Department of Earth and Environmental Science

GEOL 390: Field Excursions in the Mid-Atlantic Region

This field based course allows student's to observe and participate in a wide variety of field related activities and research.

Water rushes underfoot as student's explore the Delaware Bay to learn about Paleobotany and the potential for plant preservation in such environments.

Student's and faculty listen as Martin McDermott explains drilling procedures on 33rd street in Philadelphia. From left to right: Tina Gravatt ('06), Jon Baker ('06), Sophia Dillard, Dr. Hermann Pfefferkorn, Dr. Stephen Phipps, Dr Ed Doheny, Martin McDermott.

Dr. Stephen Phipps leans on an earth auger while listening to Martin McDermott explain about the difficulties in working in the tight confines of the site.

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