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Field Geology

All geology majors complete a five-week summer field methods course (GEOL215).  The Field Geology course takes place primarily in Wyoming.  Students spend time learning and mapping the geology of the Big Horn Basin, the Owl Creek Mountains, and the Seminoe Mountains.

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  • Steve Ballou points out an outcrop in the distance at Sheep Mountain.

    Steve Ballou points out an outcrop in the distance at Sheep Mountain.

  • Mapping at Sheep Mountain.

    Mapping at Sheep Mountain.

  • Making dinner after a day of mapping in Seminoe State Park.

    Making dinner after a day of mapping in Seminoe State Park.

  • Using Jacob Staffs and Brunton compasses to map Sheep Mountain.

    Using Jacob Staffs and Brunton compasses to map Sheep Mountain.

  • Checking out a road cut.

    Checking out a road cut.

  • Jim Rougvie taking notes in his field notebook.

    Jim Rougvie taking notes in his field notebook.

  • Recording data at Sheep Mountain next to some awesome ripple marks!

    Recording data at Sheep Mountain next to some awesome ripple marks!

  • Getting a lift from Triceratops.

    Getting a lift from Triceratops.

  • Walking down a hill at Sheep Mountain.

    Walking down a hill at Sheep Mountain.

  • Taking a break for lunch.

    Taking a break for lunch.

  • Working hard at Sheep Mountain.

    Working hard at Sheep Mountain.

  • Enjoying the Tetons from the campsite.

    Enjoying the Tetons from the campsite.

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