This course includes a two-week, field-oriented experience that will introduce
a group of 18 undergraduate students to the geology and natural history of
the eastern Sierra Nevada mountain chain.  It takes place on-site in eastern
California.  The course will focus on the geological processes and natural
history of one of the most geologically and biologically dynamic parts of the
continent, as well as the natural hazards and environmental issues facing the
unique and environmentally sensitive area of the western U.S.  Students will
be exposed to critical thinking on a series of scientific, societal and ethical
topics and expected to participate actively in oral and written projects.  The
final project will be a class web site with each student's contribution
equivalent to a 10-15 page research paper.

Field trip, May 10 – 24, followed by two-week independent student research
period.

The course requires an application form and has as a prerequisite seminar
session that will meet in Bloomington during the second half of the spring
semester, under the listings GEOL-G 190 (1 cr.) and CLLC-L 100 (1 cr).
To download the application form or for more information see website at
www.indiana.edu/~sierra/. Scholarships are available.