Course Catalog - 2021-2022

     

EEPS 334 - EARTH LABORATORY

Long Title: THE EARTH LABORATORY
Department: Earth/Environmnt/Planetary Sci
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Prerequisite(s): (ESCI 322 OR EEPS 322) AND (ESCI 323 OR EEPS 323) AND (ESCI 101 OR ESCI 107 OR ESCI 108 OR ESCI 110 OR ESCI 111 OR ESCI 115 OR ESCI 301 OR EEPS 101 OR EEPS 108 OR EEPS 110 OR EEPS 111)
Description: A capstone course aimed at the interpretation of the Earth’s history through the integration of geological observations in the field. Includes the introduction to the basic methods of description, recording, and interpretation of geologic features in the field, including rock and outcrop description, geologic mapping and cross-section construction. The course includes a required seven-day excursion during Spring Break. Taught every Spring. ESCI 323 may be taken concurrently with ESCI 334.