GEOL327

This field course explores New Jersey's 1.5 billion year geologic history through analysis and interpretation of clues left in the rocks. We will examine each of the four provinces of the state, from the bedrock to the surface, focusing on the geologic history of the state and its geologic resources; we will also look at environmental geology issues such as water resources, land use, and waste management. This course includes four full-day field trips and seminars before each trip (and a wrap-up session at the end). All trips are mandatory. This course fulfills the Field Studies requirement for the Environmental Studies major and can be used as an elective in the Environmental Science major and minor, Environmental Studies major, and for Earth Science Teacher Certification.