ATTENTION
ALL STUDENTS
The Most Exciting
Summer Class Ever!!!!
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A Science class this summer that will MEET YOUR LAB SCIENCE
REQUIREMENT! Want a science class that will be GREAT FUN, ADVENTURE and
INSPIRATIONAL as well? Study dinosaurs, the issues involved in earth
history, and field geology at a dig site in eastern Wyoming! Travel to
major sites of geological interest in Wyoming and nearby South Dakota and
Nebraska.
Photo © 2004 Art Chadwick
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"An
introduction to the techniques and methods of data collection in vertebrate
paleontology. Topics include introductions to biostratigraphy (study of rock
layers and the fossils they contain), taphonomy (the study of how organisms
become fossils), excavation techniques, and specimen preparation and
preservation. Laboratory will include practical experience in excavation of
fossil vertebrates. Meets the General Education Laboratory Science requirement
and may apply towards the biology major. 3 Lec., 3 lab. Offered summers. Field
fee."
Spend four to six weeks you can truly enjoy excavating dinosaur remains
from the richest dinosaur fossil bed in the world! We will leave here on
June 2 to travel to Wyoming. We will spend the next four weeks studying and
unraveling the mysteries buried in the quarry, and visiting nearby sites of
geological interest, including the Black Hills and Mount Rushmore, and
experiencing lectures from Drs. Spencer, Chadwick, and Turner. Cost of four
hours tuition credit for this off-campus course is $392. Cost for lodging
in primitive field accommodations, site usage fee, food and field
transportation is $550! We will leave Keene June 2 and return during the
first week of July. Contact Dr. Chadwick for further details at
chadwick@swau.edu or ext 277. Ten student limit.
For details on the program click here.
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