To complete the major, students must have field experience. They may take two semesters of EES:1180 Geology Field Trip: Selected National Parks or EES:3160 Field Trip, or one semester of each of these courses (total of 4 s.h.). Or they may take one semester of EES:2831 Geologic Field Methods or the Iowa Lakeside Laboratory session.
A junior or senior who is ready to pursue independent research for credit in Earth and Environmental Sciences may assist a faculty member or graduate student with a current research project in EES:2190 Directed Study or may initiate a small-scale project involving a combination of field, laboratory, and library investigation with EES:3190 Directed Study.
The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Iowa provides education and conducts research in earth processes, earth history, and environmental sustainability using physical, chemical, and biological methods.
The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Iowa provides education and conducts research in earth processes, earth history, and environmental sustainability using physical, chemical, and biological methods.
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