Program Details

Oklahoma

Oklahoma

Geological Engineering Design Field Camp 1

GE 301

Dates: May 22-June 2, 2023*

Credit Hours: 3

Instructors: Dr. Brian Platt, Associate Professor of Geology and Geological Engineering, and Dr. Julie Retrum, Instructor of Geology and Geological Engineering

Cost: $1,495 plus tuition

Application Deadline: April 6, 2023

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  • Learn the use of the Brunton compass for measuring and orienting in the field
  • Measure and describe stratigraphic sections while in the field
  • Experience geological mapping and construction of relevant geological illustrations from the data collected
  • Explore Southern Oklahoma

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

Dates: Students should plan to arrive in Ardmore, OK, on May 21, and the field camp will take place May 22 – June 2, 2023.

Location: Students will be based in Ardmore, OK; field experiences will be centered on Davis and Ardmore, OK.

This program is a required class for all students in the B.S. degrees of both Geology and Geological Engineering. GEOL 225 and GEOL 314 are prerequisites.

Program cost is $1,495 plus tuition. Included in the cost are housing, group ground transportation in Oklahoma, meals, selected course materials, tours, and admission fees. Excluded from the cost are the Study USA application fee, tuition, travel expenses to/from Oklahoma, and personal spending money.

Students will make their own travel arrangements to and from Ardmore, OK. Ground transportation and shared accommodations in Oklahoma will be provided.

Study USA Scholarships

Deadline: Coincides with program deadline

Outreach Study USA Scholarship
The Outreach Study USA Scholarship supports student participation in Study USA courses. Scholarship awards range from $500 to $750 and are designed to help offset the additional expenses associated with academic travel.

Carolyn Ellis Staton Study USA Scholarship
The Carolyn Ellis Staton Study USA Scholarship was established to increase access to unique experiential learning programs. These scholarships will help to make engaging educational travel opportunities more accessible to students with financial need. Scholarship awards range from $250 to $750 and are designed to help offset the additional expenses associated with academic travel.