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• GEOL 125 Introduction to Field Geology & Lab 6 credits

  This course introduces fundamental principles of geology and geological reasoning using the geology of southern Minnesota as a guide. Weather permitting, much of the classroom and lab time will be spent outdoors at nearby sites of geological interest. Using field observations, descriptions, data-gathering and interpretation, supplemented by lab work and critical reading, students will piece together the most important elements of the long and complex geologic history of southern Minnesota. Field trips, including one or two all-day weekend trips, and laboratories included.

  During registration, students will register for both the lecture and a corresponding lab section, which will appear on the student's academic transcript in a single entry.

  Extra Time Required: Weekend field trips

  • Offered: Fall 2025
  • Liberal Arts Requirements: LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
  • Prerequisites:

    Not open to students who have taken another 100-level Geology course.

  • Tags: ARCN Pertinent CL: 100 level ENTS Introductory

  • GEOL  125.01 Fall 2025

  • Faculty:Cameron Davidson 🏫 👤
  • T, THAnderson Hall 129 10:10am-11:55am

  • GEOL  125.54 Fall 2025

  • Faculty:Cameron Davidson 🏫 👤
  • Size:18
  • THAnderson Hall 129 1:00pm-5:00pm

  • Extra Time Required: Weekend field trips

    18 seats held for First Years (FR01 and FR02) until the day after first year priority registration.

• GEOL 255 Petrology and Lab 6 credits

  An introduction to the fundamental physical, chemical and tectonic principles that are relevant to the formation of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Labs emphasize description and interpretation of the origin of rocks based on hand specimen and thin section study. Field trips and laboratories are included.

  During registration, students will register for both the lecture and a corresponding lab section, which will appear on the student's academic transcript in a single entry.

  Extra time for field trips

  • Offered: Spring 2026
  • Liberal Arts Requirements: LS, Science with Lab
  • Prerequisites:

    Student has completed any of the following course(s): GEOL 250 with a grade of C- or better.

  • Tags: CL: 200 level

  • GEOL  255.01 Spring 2026

  • Faculty:Cameron Davidson 🏫 👤
  • M, WAnderson Hall 123 8:30am-9:40am
  • FAnderson Hall 123 8:30am-9:30am

  • Extra Time Required: for field trips

  • GEOL  255.53 Spring 2026

  • Faculty:Cameron Davidson 🏫 👤
  • Size:18
  • WAnderson Hall 123 2:00pm-6:00pm

  • Extra Time Required: for field trips