Registration for field camp has changed along
with everything else in the curriculum. For New Mexico Tech students the
six week course now consists of each of the following:
ERTH 483, Field Methods in Earth Science
I, 2 cr Prerequisites: ERTH 203, 380 , ERTH 385 Offered Summers
(first 2 weeks)
Collection, processing and interpretation of geological data from stratified
rocks, collected by geologic mapping and other means. Presentation of
geologic reports involving stratigraphic sections, maps, cross sections, and
other data. (Johnson)
ERTH 484, Field Methods in Earth Science
II, 2 cr Prerequisites: ERTH 483 Offered summers (second 2 weeks)
Collection, processing and interpretation
of geological data from landforms and unconsolidated regolith, collected by
geologic mapping and other means. Presentation of geologic reports involving
maps, cross sections, and other data. Students should register for this
course in the spring semester. (Harrison)
ERTH 485, Field Methods in Earth Science
III, 2 cr Prerequisites: ERTH 483 Offered summers (third 2 weeks)
Collection, processing and interpretation
of geological data from igneous, metamorphic and/or structurally complex
rocks. Presentation of geologic reports involving maps, cross sections, and
other data. Students should register for this course in the spring
semester. (Axen)
These three courses are offered consecutively
each summer commencing in mid-May and continuing through late-June without
interruption. While we anticipate that these courses will be taken
consecutively by most students, they may be spread out over more than one summer
as long as the prerequisites for each portion are met.
If you plan to take all or part of the field
course this summer, you are strongly encouraged to register for
field camp classes as part of this Spring's registration, even if this means registering for more than 18 credits. It
will mean that you pay your tuition "up front," but doing so will save you money by avoiding payment of increased tuition and summer fees.
If you do register for Spring semester, your lab fees need not be paid until
May 23, 2008 - just before field camp begins. Furthermore you will be assured of a place in the
Summer courses. If you feel that you cannot register for the Spring 2008 semester, contact
immediately. If you are a New Mexico Tech student on financial aid or if you expect financial aid for Geology 480, be sure that you visit
in the Financial Aid Office as soon as possible.
Dates
Saturday 24 May through Sunday
6, July 2008. Students should assemble in Socorro on Friday 23, May preparing to
travel to the field on 25 May. The group will return to New Mexico Tech via
Albuquerque on 6 July.
Expenses for *Summer 2008 Registration:
Undergraduate
Graduate
ERTH
480 6 cr
ERTH
483 2 cr
ERTH
484 2 cr
ERTH
485 2 cr
ERTH
480 6 cr
ERTH
483 2 cr
ERTH
485 2 cr
ERTH
484 2 cr
Summer
Fees
$1,795.75
$598.58
$598.58
$598.58
$1,795.75
$598.58
$598.58
$598.58
Estimated
Tuition
$947.66
$315.89
$315.89
$315.89
$1,319.82
$439.94
$439.94
$439.94
total
$2,743.41
$914.47
$914.47
$914.47
$3,115.57
$1,038.52
$1,038.52
$1,038.52
Logistics and Equipment
Topographic maps, geologic compasses, and air photos will be provided. Students must
supply their personal gear, sleeping bag, tent, geologic pick, hand lens, notebooks, etc.
Approximately five weeks will be spent in dormitories, and one-week camping. Lab fees (except
for approximately 6 travel days when food costs will be borne by the participants) cover food
costs associated with the field camp.