2011 Introductory and Advanced
Field Camps
Geo 3911 - Introductory Field Geology
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4 credits
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Prerequisite Geo 3202 and instructor permission
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Course fee of $900
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Dates: June 5 to June 28, 2011
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Description: Geologic mapping
on topographic maps and aerial photos; field identification of igneous,
sedimentary and metamorphic rocks; measurement of stratigraphic sections;
study of structural and geomorphic features. Location likely to be near
Dillon, MT.
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Instructor: Josh Feinberg, 612-624-8429,
feinberg@umn.edu
Geo 4911 - Advanced Field Geology
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4 credits
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Prerequisite Geo 3911 and instructor permission
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Course fee of $900
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Date: (three weeks in July), 2011
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Description: Geologic mapping;
study of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks; structures and surficial
features; problem solving. Paper required. Location likely to be in Montana, Idaho, Utah. COURSE WILL BE TAUGHT ONLY IF AT LEAST 7 STUDENTS ENROLL.
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Instructor: Annia Fayon, fayon001@umn.edu
Geo 4971W / 5971 - Hydrogeology Field Camp (Hydrocamp)
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4 undergrad credits (4971W) or 2 graduate credits (5971)
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Fulfills writing intensive (W) course requirement
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No Prerequisites
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Course fee of $900 + $250
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Date: July 11 - July 31, 2011
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Description: Hydrogeologic mapping and surveying, water quality sampling,
field tests, chemical analyses, well drilling observation, borehole geophysical techniques, single-
and multiple-well aquifer testing, stream gauging, analyzing groundwater-surface-water interactions,
groundwater flow and pumping test numerical modeling.
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Web Site: http://www.geo.umn.edu/orgs/camp/hydrocamp
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Instructor: Martin Saar, 612-625-7332; Calvin Alexander, 612-624-3517; Scott Alexander, 612-626-4164
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