FIELD EXPEDITION 2007
During Second Summer Block
This class offers students a learning experience unmatched by books and classrooms. The Expedition is a way to increase in knowledge and spirituality in the grandeur of nature. On Expedition, students can take all of their natural science GE credits and a religion course.
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What: |
Learning Hiking Rafting Volcanoes Mountains Religion Tide Pools Climbing Fossils & Minerals Beaches Rivers Campfire Earthquakes Geysers Glaciers Trees & Flowers Big Horn Sheep, Elk, & Deer |
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When: |
May 31st - July 6th. During 2nd Summer Block 2007 |
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Where: |
The Western United States is our Classroom: Oregon, Idaho, Utah, & Arizona! Grand Teton National Park Grand Canyon National Park & Havasupai Yellowstone National Park Mount Saint Helens The Oregon Coast (Sunset Bay) Fossil Butte & Dinosaur National Monuments Central Idaho & Gold Mine Arches & Canyonlands National Parks |
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Courses: |
Students can take all of their natural science GE courses and a religion course. |
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Geol 101: Introduction to Physical Geology (3 credits) Taught by Bro. Moore Geol 102: Geology Lab (1 credit) Taught by Bro. Moore Biol 118: Field Biology (4 credits) Taught by Bro. Scrivner Rel 333: Teachings of the Living Prophets (2 credits) Taught by Bro. Scrivner Geol 380: Regional Geology (4 credits) Taught by Bro. Moore |
If you want to take your GE Natural Science courses in the Outdoors instead of in the classroom or from a book, this class is for you.
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Itinerary |
May 31 - Jun 1 June 2-3 June 4-15 June 16-17 June 18-29 June 30 - Jul 1 July 2-6 |
Class on campus Weekend in Rexburg Grand Canyon Trip Weekend in Rexburg Pacific Coast Trip Weekend in Rexburg Yellowstone & Teton Trip |
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Physical Condition |
All students must be in good physical condition. Students must be able to travel (we log over 5,000 miles), camp (we camp every night, except when we're in town), and hike / backpack (our longest trip is ~10 miles in one day). |
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Standards |
Students are expected to maintain BYU-Idaho standards and conduct. |
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Housing |
Most weekends and some week days will be spent in Rexburg. Students must make arrangements for housing in the Rexburg area during those times. |
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Equipment |
Students provide personal camping gear. (A detailed equipment list is provided when the student registers.) Expedition provides the rest, e.g., tents, cooking equipment, food. |
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Insurance |
Each participant will be required to have family health and accident insurance or sign up for BYU-Idaho student insurance. Students are required to sign a liability waiver. |
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Cost |
The cost is tuition plus a $950 field trip fee. The field trip fee covers travel, camping fees, food, books, and most other expenses while on the field trip. |
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Application Information |
Students from any of the three university tracks can participate. Expedition is limited to only 29 students. The course fills quickly, so submit your application soon.
To apply for Expedition you must fill out the form below and bring it or mail it to the Geology Department (Dr. Dan Moore, Geology Department, 150 Romney Building, Rexburg, ID, 83460-0510). After your application has been received, the Expedition fee ($950) will be charged to your student account and we will send you a registration packet, which provides further Expedition information and contains the forms you need to fill out to register for Expedition. ($150 of the Expedition fee is a non-refundable deposit.) The field trip fee must be paid before May 29th. Please contact Dr. Moore (E-mail: moored@byui.edu) or the Geology Dept. (Phone: 208-496-1905) if you have questions. |
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