Honors Colloquium for Geological Mapping

Program Overview

This 1-credit colloquium enhances Geological Mapping (GEO 331) with 3-day field trips to the New England Intercollegiate Geologic Conference. Led by Professor Michael Williams, the immersive experience allows students to learn from scientists in the field and gain insights into New England's geological evolution. It is open to students enrolled in GEO 331 and is part of the Commonwealth Honors College at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Content: The Honors Colloquium for Geological Mapping enhances the experience of GEO 331 (Geological Mapping) by providing students with the opportunity to attend the 3-day New England Intercollegiate Geologic Conference.
• Structure: The colloquium is a 3-day series of field trips held in early October.
• Course Schedule: The colloquium takes place during the Fall 2024 semester, starting on September 3, 2024, and ending on December 10, 2024.
It is a single, intensive experience focused on field trips and learning from scientists.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The colloquium is primarily experiential, with a focus on field trips and hands-on learning.
• Faculty: Michael Williams is the instructor for the colloquium.
• Unique Approaches: The colloquium provides students with the opportunity to visit interesting geologic outcrops and locations with scientists who have mapped them.
Students can see current field projects in progress and learn about the latest ideas for the geologic evolution of New England.

Other:

• The colloquium is offered as a 1-credit course.
• It is an in-person course, meeting in Hasbrouck Room 236.
• The colloquium is open to students enrolled in GEO 331.
• The colloquium is part of the Commonwealth Honors College at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.