Field Methods

ERTH-2210

Principles and methods of field work in Geological and Environmental Sciences, including geologic mapping of formations across spatial scales, basic orienteering, glacial geology, modern lake characterization, climate reconstruction using tree and sediment cores, drainage basin analysis, well-logging and water-well sampling, and basic pedology. Students are trained in the use of instruments to address selected field problems. Numerous all-day field trips every Wednesday throughout the semester (occasionally on weekends) required. Course culminates with an independent research project. This is a communication-intensive course.

4 credits Communication Intensive

Past Term Data

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2023
Field Methods (4c) [CI]
  • Morgan Frederick Schaller
Seats Taken: 14/24
2022
Field Methods (4c) [CI]
  • Morgan Frederick Schaller
Seats Taken: 19/30
2021
Field Methods (3c) [CI]
  • Morgan Frederick Schaller
Seats Taken: 22/24
2020
2019
Field Methods (3c) [CI]
  • Morgan Frederick Schaller
Seats Taken: 11/24
2018
Field Methods (3c) [CI]
  • Morgan Frederick Schaller
Seats Taken: 12/24
2017
Field Methods (3c) [CI]
  • Morgan Frederick Schaller
Seats Taken: 7/24
2016
Field Methods (3c) [CI]
  • Morgan Frederick Schaller
Seats Taken: 11/24
2015
Field Methods (3c) [CI]
  • Theresa Marie Sommer
  • Morgan Frederick Schaller
Seats Taken: 9/24
2014
Field Methods (3c) [CI]
  • Morgan Frederick Schaller
Seats Taken: 8/24
2013
Field Methods (3c) [CI]
  • Benjamin Walker Hallett
Seats Taken: 8/24
2012
Field Methods (3c) [CI]
  • Benjamin Walker Hallett
Seats Taken: 10/24
2011
Field Methods (3c) [CI]
  • David Joseph De Simone
Seats Taken: 12/0
2010
Field Methods (3c) [CI]
  • David Joseph De Simone
Seats Taken: 11/24
2009
Field Methods (3c) [CI] [WI]
  • David Joseph De Simone
Seats Taken: 8/24
2008
Field Methods (3c) [CI] [WI]
  • David Joseph De Simone
Seats Taken: 7/24
2007
Field Methods (2c) [CI] [WI]
  • Joseph Michael Pyle
Seats Taken: 7/24
2006
Field Methods I (2c) [WI]
  • Kimberly A. Watson
  • Frank Spear
Seats Taken: 7/24
2005
2004
Field Methods I (2c) [WI]
  • Frank Spear
Seats Taken: 6/24
2003
2002
Field Methods (2c) [WI]
  • David A Wark
Seats Taken: 6/24
2001
Field Methods (2c)
  • David A Wark
Seats Taken: 8/24
2000
Field Methods (2c)
  • David A Wark
Seats Taken: 9/24
1999
Field Methods (2c)
  • David A Wark
Seats Taken: 15/24
1998
Field Methods (2c)
  • David A Wark
Seats Taken: 17/24