Geological Field Methods, Geological Mapping, and Geologic Writing is the “capstone” course for the BS degree in geology. To be successful in this course, students are expected to draw on the knowledge obtained from all of their geology classes. Students will use field observations and mapping to produce a synthesis report on the geologic history of the field area.
Geology Field Studies
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DATES
26 April–5 Jun 2021
HOUSING
Students will stay in Provo for much of the course. While away from Provo, students will camp or stay in hotels. Students are required to provide their own food.
COURSES
Students must take 6 credit hours of the following courses:
GEOL 420 Geological Field Methods (2 credit hours)
GEOL 421 Geological Mapping (2 credit hours)
GEOL 422 Geologic Writing (2 credit hours)
Participants may not take any other courses on this program, including BYU online courses, without approval by the program director and ISP.
COST
$1,500–2,000
Includes BYU undergraduate full tuition (increased cost for graduate and non-Latter-day-Saint students), housing when away from Provo, group transportation on field trips, and travel insurance.
Does not include meals.
TRAVEL
Students are responsible for purchasing their own airfare to and from the program sites. Airfare reservations must be made through BYU Travel. Students should contact a BYU Travel agent at:
BYU Travel
280 HRCB
(801) 422-6293
travel@byu.edu
PREPARATION
Students are required to complete prerequisite courses GEOL 352 Petrology, GEOL 370 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy, and GEOL 375 Structural Geology.
FUNDING SOURCES
Regular BYU tuition scholarships, Pell Grants, and Federal Insured Student Loans may be applied to study abroad programs.
Students who submit the financial aid section of the ISP application and who have a current FAFSA form on file at the Financial Aid Office (A-41 ASB) will be considered for a study abroad scholarship and may be considered for other scholarships. They must indicate on their original online application that they want to be considered for financial aid.
Academic departments and colleges may assist with scholarships and grants.
Private grants and scholarships outside of BYU may also assist (see kennedy.byu.edu/scholarships).
APPLICATION PROCESS
Complete the $35 (nonrefundable) online application at kennedy.byu.edu/apply. Applicants will be interviewed once the application is complete.
Students will be notified via e-mail of their acceptance into the program.
The first payment is due upon acceptance. Please refer to the 2021 Payment Information document (see kennedy.byu.edu/ isp-forms/ISPpayments2021.pdf).
Deadline: 31 Jan 2021
FACULTY
Geology professors Greg Carling, Ron Harris, Sam Hudson, Steve Nelson, Eric Christiansen, Scott Ritter, John McBride, Jani Radebaugh, and Kevin Rey.
Contact Greg Carling with questions: (801) 422-2622 or greg.carling@byu.edu.
SCHEDULE AND TIME COMMITMENT
Students should plan on being fully committed to the class for the entire six-week program.
INTERESTED STUDENTS SHOULD CONTACT
International Study Programs
101 HRCB
(801) 422-3686
isp@byu.edu
kennedy.byu.edu/isp
PROGRAM ADJUSTMENTS
International Study Programs (ISP) reserves the right to cancel this program, revise its offerings, or make any adjustments to the preliminary cost. If it becomes necessary for ISP to cancel a program, all program payments made to BYU ISP will be refunded to the student’s BYU financial account. ISP is the only office authorized to cancel any of its programs.