Field Trips
Field experiences are an important aspect of all of the geological sciences. The UA Department of Geological Sciences integrates field trips into numerous undergraduate and graduate classes and sponsors a Regional Geology Class (GEO 490/590) that focuses on field trips to classic geologic locations. Recent locations include the La Popa Basin and Craton.
Summer Field Course
The Department of Geological Sciences offers a five-week field course for undergraduates, with opportunities to apply geologic techniques and principles, such as mapping, data collecting, and reporting. The course is offered during the first summer term (late May to late June), and students must apply to enroll.
Rio Grande, New Mexico, photo by Kim Genareau
GEO 495: Geology Field Course
The 2024 field course will take place May 30-June 30 in New Mexico. If you are interested in applying by the deadline of March 15, please contact Dr. Kim Genareau, Field Course Director. If you are not a UA student, you can still take the course for six credit hours, and should contact Dr. Genareau as soon as possible. The estimated course fee is $1000-$1500. This amount does not include the six credits of tuition ($3270 for Alabama residents; $8550 for non-residents).