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SIO 100Geological Field Methods

4 units · SIO · UC San Diego

Mapping and interpretation of geologic units. Fieldwork is done locally, and the data are analyzed in the laboratory. There will be one mandatory weekend field trip to Anza Borrego State Park. Program and/or materials fees may apply.

Before you enroll

Prerequisites

From the catalog: “SIO 50 or consent of instructor.”

Where it fits

Where it sits in degree plans

Suggested plans most often put it in Year 2 · Fall (1 program).

Required in (1)

  • Geosciences (B.S.)

One of the options in (1)

  • Environmental Systems—Earth Sciences (B.S.)
What it opens up

Courses that list SIO 100 as a prerequisite (2)