GSCI 462 - Geography and Geology of World Regions

3 Credit(s)

This field course, offered during winter, spring, or summer break, explores regions of the world through a geographic and geological perspective. A different region is studied every other summer. Focus is placed on understanding the structural geology, tectonic landscape, surficial processes, and human-environment interactions of the region. Students will gain an intimate knowledge of world regions, landscapes, and cultures. Examples of world regions include the Northern Alps, Iceland, Great Britain and Newfoundland, and Japan.