Summer Field

Summer Field 2025

GEL 110A — Summer Field Geology: Structures & Neotectonics (4 units)
Offered in even-numbered years.

GEL 110B — Summer Field Geology: Volcanology (4 units)
Course Description: Advanced application of geologic field methods to the study of volcanic and plutonic rocks and their interpretation in terms of igneous processes. Includes development and interpretation of geologic maps, cross sections, stratigraphic sections, and outcrop scale observations. Six days/week for three weeks in an off-campus location.
Prerequisite(s): GEL 105; GEL 109
Instructor: Cooper
Dates: Summer Special Session, July 11 – 31, 2025
Location: TBD
Fees: In addition to the per unit Course Fee and Summer Campus Fee, this course has a program fee to partially cover transportation, lodging, and most meals while in the field. Health insurance is not included in this program fee.
Fees for UC Undergraduate Students*:
    Course fee: $279 per unit
    Summer Campus fee: $403.90 per session
    Program fee: generously covered by gifts from the Moores family
    Total Fees Charged to UC Undergraduate Students: $1,519.9
*Higher unit-based fees are charged to non-UC students.
For refund information and last day to drop for a full refund, see Summer Session

Some or all instruction for all or part of the Academic Year may be delivered remotely. Tuition and mandatory fees have been set regardless of the method of instruction and will not be refunded in the event instruction occurs remotely for any part of the Academic Year. Figures for tuition and fees represent currently approved or proposed amounts and may not be final. Actual tuition and fees are subject to change by the University of California as determined to be necessary or appropriate. Final approved tuition and fee levels may differ from the amounts presented.

last updated 4/17/2025

Past Summer Field courses

Summer Field 2023
GEL 110A | Summer Field Geology: Structures & Neotectonics
CRN: 60290
Dates: Summer Special Session, June 19 - July 7, 2023
Location: Lassen Volcanic National Park
Units: 4
Course Description: Advanced application of geologic field methods to the study of deformed rocks and their interpretation in terms of tectonic processes. Includes development and interpretation of geologic maps, cross sections and stratigraphic sections. Six days/week for three weeks in an off-campus location.
Prerequisite: GEL 060; GEL 103; GEL 109
Instructor: Oskin
Fees: In addition to the per unit Course Fee and Summer Campus Fee, this course has a program fee to partially cover transportation, lodging, and dinners while in the field. Health insurance is not included in this program fee.
Fees for UC Undergraduate Students*:
    Course fee: $1,116 ($279 per unit x 4 units)
    Summer Campus fee: $373.19
    Program fee: $600
    Total Fees Charged to UC Undergraduate Students: $2,089.19

    *Higher unit-based fees are charged to non-UC students: $357 per unit X 4 units. Total fees charged to non-UC students is $TBD.
For refund information, see Summer Session

Summer 2023 | Undergraduate
GEL 110B | Summer Field Geology: Volcanology and Petrology
CRN: 60291
Dates: Summer Special Session, July 9 – July 29, 2023 (July 9th and 29th are travel days)
Location: White Mountain Research Station, Bishop, CA
Units: 4
Course Description: Advanced application of geologic field methods to the study of volcanic and plutonic rocks and their interpretation in terms of igneous processes. Includes development and interpretation of geologic maps, cross sections, stratigraphic sections, and outcrop scale observations. Six days/week for three weeks in an off-campus location.
Prerequisite: GEL 105; GEL 109
Instructor: Ratschbacher
Fees: In addition to the per unit Course Fee and Summer Campus Fee, this course has a program fee to partially cover transportation, lodging, and most meals while in the field. Health insurance is not included in this program fee.
Fees for UC Undergraduate Students*:
    Course fee: $1,116 ($279 per unit x 4 units)
    Summer Campus fee: $373.19
    Program fee: $600
    Total Fees Charged to UC Undergraduate Students: $2,089.19

    *Higher unit-based fees are charged to non-UC students: $357 per unit X 4 units. Total fees charged to non-UC students is $TBD.
For refund information, see Summer Sessions.
Some or all instruction for all or part of the Academic Year may be delivered remotely. Tuition and mandatory fees have been set regardless of the method of instruction and will not be refunded in the event instruction occurs remotely for any part of the Academic Year. Figures for tuition and fees represent currently approved or proposed amounts and may not be final. Actual tuition and fees are subject to change by the University of California as determined to be necessary or appropriate. Final approved tuition and fee levels may differ from the amounts presented.
Summer Field 2024
GEL 110A — Summer Field Geology: Structures & Neotectonics (4 units)
Course Description: Advanced application of geologic field methods to the study of deformed rocks and their interpretation in terms of tectonic processes. Includes development and interpretation of geologic maps, cross sections and stratigraphic sections. Six days/week for three weeks in an off-campus location.
Prerequisite(s): GEL 103; GEL 060 recommended.
Instructor: Oskin
Dates: Summer Special Session, June 17 - July 6, 2024
Location: Lassen
Fees: In addition to the per unit Course Fee and Summer Campus Fee, this course has a program fee to partially cover transportation, lodging, and dinners while in the field. Health insurance is not included in this program fee.
Fees for UC Undergraduate Students*:
    Course fee: $279 per unit
    Summer Campus fee: $388.81 per session
    Program fee: $600
    Total Fees Charged to UC Undergraduate Students: $2,104.81
*Higher unit-based fees are charged to non-UC students.
For refund information and last day to drop for a full refund, see Summer Session
GEL 110B — Summer Field Geology: Volcanology (4 units)
Course Description: Advanced application of geologic field methods to the study of volcanic and plutonic rocks and their interpretation in terms of igneous processes. Includes development and interpretation of geologic maps, cross sections, stratigraphic sections, and outcrop scale observations. Six days/week for three weeks in an off-campus location.
Prerequisite(s): GEL 105; GEL 109
Instructor: Cooper
Dates: Summer Special Session, July 12 – August 2, 2024
Location: White Mountain Research Station
Fees: In addition to the per unit Course Fee and Summer Campus Fee, this course has a program fee to partially cover transportation, lodging, and most meals while in the field. Health insurance is not included in this program fee.
Fees for UC Undergraduate Students*:
    Course fee: $279 per unit
    Summer Campus fee: $388.81 per session
    Program fee: $600
    Total Fees Charged to UC Undergraduate Students: $2,104.81
*Higher unit-based fees are charged to non-UC students.
For refund information and last day to drop for a full refund, see Summer Session
Some or all instruction for all or part of the Academic Year may be delivered remotely. Tuition and mandatory fees have been set regardless of the method of instruction and will not be refunded in the event instruction occurs remotely for any part of the Academic Year. Figures for tuition and fees represent currently approved or proposed amounts and may not be final. Actual tuition and fees are subject to change by the University of California as determined to be necessary or appropriate. Final approved tuition and fee levels may differ from the amounts presented.

last updated 5/3/2024