June 9 – July 9, 2024
Summer Term: dates include travel
EARTH 116 is an introductory geoscience course taught mainly out of doors in the Teton-Yellowstone region of Northwest Wyoming. Students learn firsthand from field excursions and class projects about the tectonic history of the Rocky Mountains, the evolution of western landscapes, volcanoes, earthquakes and mountain building processes. Classroom lectures are complemented by excursions to Grand Teton National Park and the Bridger-Teton National Forest, among other local sites. Overnight field trips to locations such as Yellowstone National Park, Craters of the Moon, and City of Rocks will allow students to explore a broader range of geologic environments in the western United States. Over the 4 weeks of instruction, students will acquire an in-depth appreciation of Earth’s history and environmental change. This place-based course uses the Rocky Mountains as a laboratory to explore and understand the earth sciences, and students should be comfortable living, hiking, interacting and learning in a natural environment.
Instructors: Earth 116 will be team taught by two Professors and two graduate student instructors. Faculty for summer include: Prof. Jamie Gleason and Prof. Zack Spica
Prerequisites: No prerequisites are required. Graduating high school seniors and university students are encouraged to apply. Entering first-year students could arrive on campus in the fall term with 6 hours of science credit already earned studying rocks and minerals in the mountains of the West. Benefits include reduced food, and lodging costs.
Fulfill Requirements:
Satisfies 6 LS&A Natural Science credits.
Satisfies Earth Intro Geology requirement.
Satisfies PITE Field experience requirement.
Satisfies PITE Intro Geology requirement.
Costs:
Tuition – All Camp Davis courses are considered Summer Half Term. Tuition rates for all Camp Davis courses are set by the Registrar’s office and are billed the 2nd week in June and due June 30th. Students will be billed for 6 credits at a rate consistent with the student’s residency status (in-state/out-of-state), the College or School that the student is enrolled in, and the student’s academic standing (lower-level/upper-level). Please visit the UM Tuition & Fees web page for current tuition rates.
Course Fees – In addition to tuition, course fees will be assessed at a rate of $2300 to cover travel, meals, lodging, course materials, and other course-related expenses. Course fees will be billed by the 2nd week in June and due June 30th.
Financial Aid: Multiple forms of funding are available to most qualifying students. Strict deadlines vary between sources. Please visit our financial aid & scholarships web page to apply.
Frequently Asked Questions: Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for answers and additional information. Please feel free to contact us directly with any additional questions or concerns. Phone: 734-615-8600/ Text Message: 734-678-1564/ Email: campdavis@umich.edu
