Geology students climbing towards the summit of Italy’s Mount Stromboli, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, to observe its eruptions from a safe distance.
The Department of Geology offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field, and about 50% of our undergraduate Geology program is taught in labs or in the field.
Here’s examples of what you can expect:
This course (GEOL 3300) introduces students to basic field techniques used by geologists. Students summarize in a geological report and map the field observations, measurements, and interpretations that they gather during an eight-day field camp.
Geological Mapping Course (GEOL 4301) expands on traditional mapping techniques by incorporating field traverses over larger mapping areas and introducing modern digital tools. Through a 10-day field camp, students will collect and analyze geological data using mobile devices and integrate their findings into Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to produce detailed geological maps. The course emphasizes practical skills, accuracy in data collection, and the application of modern mapping methods.
The International Field School course (GEOL 4400) exposes students to geological features that cannot be found in Canada through international travel to locations like Italy and Greece. In practical terms, this course acquaints students with the modern. methods of structural, stratigraphic, petrologic and/or geophysical-analyses. After mastering these skills, students will undertake an independent geological report project.
In 2013, the course was offered in Italy, and over the course of two weeks featured visits to the following localities:
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