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Taos, New Mexico
Tentative - May 28 to July 5, 2006 Department of Geological Sciences University
of Alabama |
The Geology of Northern New
Mexico
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Taos, New Mexico
Tentative - May 28 to July 5, 2006 Department of Geological Sciences University
of Alabama |
Essentials of Field Geology : Outcrop description; Introduction to geologic mapping; Interpretation
of Sedimentary, Metamorphic, & Igneous rocks; and Structural Analysis.
The first exercises teach the use of a compass, writing geological notes,
use of topographic maps, map making, traversing, and an introduction to the
geology of the Rio Grande Rift and Sangre de Cristo Mountains. A series of
increasingly complex exercises follow: 1) mapping undeformed sedimentary strata,
2) measuring sections of Mesozoic sedimentary rocks, 3) mapping simply deformed
Mesozoic sedimentary rocks, 4) mapping complexly folded and faulted Paleozoic
sedimentary strata, and 5) mapping complexly deformed Precambrian metamorphic
rocks. There will be excursions to examine Tertiary volcanic rocks in the
Valles Caldera, Front Range faults of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, sand
dunes in the San Luis Valley, and radial dikes at Spanish Peaks.
Mapping exercises incorporate global positioning system (GPS) for locations and digital mapping skills with geographic information system (GIS) software.
Course
information: GEO 495, six semester credits. Prerequisites: Igneous and metamorphic petrology;
structural geology; and stratigraphy, sedimentology, or sedimentary petrology.
Fees: Course fees and tuition total approximately $3,325 (Alabama resident) or $5,475 (nonresident). Includes all transportation, round-trip
from Tuscaloosa AL to Taos NM, accommodations and food in Taos, and tuition.
This amount does not include medical insurance (required) and
food when away from Taos (14 days), field gear, and personal items.
Students who successfully complete the course will qualify for a scholarship
of $1000. A $100 nonrefundable deposit (checks to University of Alabama)
must be paid to Debbie Frank at the Department of Geological Sciences by April
3. Remaining course fees
and tuition must be paid to University of Alabama Student Receivables in
May.
Lodging: The
course is based at the Austing Haus &
Amizette Inn, -- 9,000 elevation in the spectacular Taos Ski Valley. About
14 days will be spent camping in northern New Mexico and southern Colorado.
Contact information:
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Ms. Debbie Frank Dept. of Geol. Sciences Box 870338, 202 Bevill Building University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
Dr, Harold Stowell Field Course Director |
University of Alabama Student Receivables Box 870120, 116 Rose Admin. Building University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 205 348 5350 |
Field Course Admission Requirements