Mar 17, 2026  
University of Alberta Calendar 2026-2027 
    
University of Alberta Calendar 2026-2027

EAS 234 - Geology Field School


Course Career Undergraduate
Units 3
Approved Hours 12 DAYS
Fee index 6
Faculty Science
Department Earth & Atmospheric Sci
Typically Offered either term

Description
Geological field studies with emphasis on properties of sedimentary rocks, paleontology, stratigraphy, Quaternary geology, structural mapping, and Cordilleran tectonics. Field exercises teach the fundamentals of recording field data, reconstructing depositional environments, and tectonic interpretation. Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar. Enrolment is restricted to students in Geology, Environmental Earth Sciences and Paleontology programs. Prerequisites: EAS 233, and one of EAS 222, 235 or 236. Cannot be taken if credit has already been received for EAS 237. [Faculty of Science]