This extraordinary course led by Dr. Richard Hengst studies vertebrate paleontology and is a unique opportunity to work with geologists who make history-altering discoveries.  The course work is delivered in an asynchronous online environment and culminates with an onsite lab experience unlike any other.  Students participate in a true hands-on “field experience” in Eastern Utah as they work with geologists to prospect for fossils.  The one-week lab portion of the course is a true outdoors experience.  You will camp in rustic terrain and your gourmet meals will be over a campfire or out of a can.  Yet…you could be part of the next big “find”!

Online course work must be completed by May 1, 2008
Field experience scheduled for mid-May, 2008
Must contact instructor before registering

HIST 492/SPAN 280
Social and Ecological History of the Andes
June, 2008

This culturally stimulating travel/study course led by Dr. Kenneth Kincaid will take you to the exotic land of Peru in South America.  The Peruvian Andes have many natural wonders to offer and this trip brings you the enchanted majesty and mystery of it all. It will take you to Machu Picchu, Cuzco, and Lima. Visit the “Lost City of the Inca” and understand why it’s known as the “Gateway to the Sun”. Enjoy the culture of the Peruvian people as you visit Pisac, entrance to the Sacred Valley; and on your way, admire the incomparable beauty of the Cordillera. Embrace Lima, Peru’s seaside capital city at the foot of the Andes Mountains to experience and become one with the indigenous culture, architecture, and history.  Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy this awesome experience and feel the power of magical Peru!

BIOL 324
Natural History of the Great Smoky Mountains
Summer, 2008

Discover the beauty of the most rugged mountains in Appalachia! This extraordinary travel/study course led by Dr. Jason Curtis will acquaint you with the varied plant life, sparkling mountain streams and breath-taking vistas of this ancient mountain chain. Participants will explore wildlife, plant life, ecology, geology, and environmental concepts unique to the Smoky Mountains.