EART 109LField Geology Laboratory
Laboratory exercises essential to the successful completion of fieldwork required in course 109. Topics include topographic maps, Brunton compass, rock identification and description, geologic map analysis, structure section "construction," and landslide recognition.
Concurrent enrollment in EART 109 is required. Enrollment is restricted to Earth sciences majors and minors and the combined majors with anthropology and environmental studies or by permission of instructor.
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When it runs
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | Wed 9:00am–12:00pm | Earth&Marine D258 | H. Savage | Open 10/13 |
| 02 | Laboratory | Wed 1:00pm–4:00pm | Earth&Marine D258 | H. Savage | Open 8/13 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | Wed 8:45am–11:45am | Earth&Marine D258 | J. A. Williams | Open 11/13 |
| 02 | Laboratory | Wed 1:15pm–4:15pm | Earth&Marine D258 | J. A. Williams | Open 11/13 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | Wed 9:00am–12:00pm | Earth&Marine D258 | H. Savage | Open 9/13 |
| 02 | Laboratory | Wed 1:00pm–4:00pm | Earth&Marine D258 | H. Savage | Open 11/13 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Savage | 2.3 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 29% | 7 |
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