Cliffs and Red Rocks in Jemez Mountains, New Mexico

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Geological Engineering Design Field Camp 2

G E 401

Dates: July 28, 2024 – August 11, 2024
Credit Hours: 3
Instructors: Dr. Robert Holt, Professor of Geology and Geological Engineering
Dr. Lance Yarbrough, Associate Professor of Geology and Geological Engineering
Course Fee: $2100 plus tuition
Application Deadline: March 1, 2024

Please verify specific dates with instructor and confirm that the course has adequate enrollment to make before making travel arrangements. Itinerary subject to change.

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  • Learn advanced applications of geological engineering field instruments and techniques.
  • Enhance geologic observation and interpretation skills.
  • Prepare geologic and engineering reports, maps, and figures.
  • Work on geologic engineering mapping exercises on topics like hydrology, environmental applications, hazards engineering, and more.
  • Explore the historic and unique town of Santa Fe.

Students will travel to Santa Fe, New Mexico, for arrival on Sunday, July 28, 2024 and depart on Sunday, August 11, 2024.

Students will spend two weeks in and around Santa Fe, New Mexico. Shared accommodations at a local hotel will be provided.

This program is for geology and geological engineering majors. Students must have successfully completed GE 301, GEOL 303, GEOL 305, and ENGR 340.

$2100 plus tuition. Included in the program fee are housing, group ground transportation, all breakfasts and lunches, selected course materials, tours, and admission fees. Excluded from the cost are tuition, travel expenses to/from New Mexico, most evening meals, and personal spending money.

Once accepted to a program, the student accepts financial responsibility for Study USA program fees and tuition and must adhere to the application and withdrawal policy.

Students will make their own travel arrangements to and from Santa Fe. Students can fly into either Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) or Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF). From Albuquerque, students must make arrangements for travel to Santa Fe, either by private vehicle or via Airport Shuttle. Group ground transportation for course site visits will be provided. Shared accommodations will be provided.  Study USA students may have their airfare billed to their bursar account. Details will be available upon enrollment in the course.