EARTHSC 2FE3 - Introduction to Field Methods

3 unit(s)

A field camp to introduce students to field equipment and methodologies used by earth and environmental scientists focusing on recognition and description of rock types, construction of geological maps and cross-sections. Most of this course occurs outside the regular academic term, usually the first two weeks of May; details and applications are available in January.

Students enrolling in this course must pay both the incidental fees as prescribed by the School of Geography and Earth Sciences and the regular tuition fees. Students intending to enroll in this course must submit an application by February 15 of the academic year prior to registration. Application forms are available from the School of Geography and Earth Sciences main office after January 15. Students will be informed of acceptance of their application by March 1 subject to fulfillment of the requirements.
Prerequisite(s): One of EARTHSC 1G03 , ENVIRSC 1G03 , ISCI 1A24 A/B ; and permission of the instructor