Santa Fe, NM
Van life OutdoorsField sites Sci., Engineering, & Tech
Learn advanced applications of geological engineering field instruments and techniques.
15 days travel at
$2,250 plus tuition
GE 401
3 Credit Hours
Instructed by
Dr. Robert Holt
Apply by
March 7, 2025
Travel Overview
Go beyond textbooks and lecture halls. Study USA’s travel courses combine academic learning with hands-on, real world experiences. Every class maximizes its unique location with immersive activities.
You’ll earn academic credit, apply what you’re learning directly to your surroundings, and engage in lively class experiences—all guided by Ole Miss faculty.
What You'll Do
- Prepare geologic and engineering reports, maps, and figures.
- Work on geologic engineering mapping exercises covering topics like hydrology, environmental applications, hazards engineering, and more.
- Explore the historic and unique town of Santa Fe.
What You'll Learn
- See and study interesting geomorphological features and unique formations not seen in the Eastern US.
- Gain a deeper understanding of the professional skills required to be in the field.
- Learn advanced applications of geological engineering field instruments and techniques.
- Enhance your geologic observation and interpretation skills.
All activities are tentative and subject to change depending on scheduling, booking availability, and course adjustments.
Meet Your Instructor
All Study USA courses are designed and led by Ole Miss faculty. Your instructor(s) will be your first point of contact during your travels and lead you through all the class experiences.
Robert Holt
Professor of Geology & Geological Engineering
rmholt@olemiss.edu
Dr. Robert M. Holt joined the University of Mississippi faculty of Geology and Geological Engineering in August of 2000. He earned his B.S. in Geological Engineering from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in 1983. He went on to earn his M.S. in Geology from University of Texas at El Paso in 1988 and his Ph.D. in Earth and Environmental Science from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology in 2004. That same year, Dr. Holt received the School of Engineering Junior Faculty Research Award.
His areas of expertise include contaminant transport, engineering geology, environmental engineering, environmental geology, geological engineering, geostatistics, groundwater, groundwater hydrology, hydrology, nuclear waste disposal, stochastic hydrology, subsurface geological characterization, and vadose zone hydrology.