May 19, 2026  
Ohio University 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
Catalog Navigation
  Catalog Home
  Mission, Vision and History
  Advising
  Academic Calendar
  Academic Policies
  Admissions
  Fees and Financial Aid
  General Information
  Graduation Requirements – University-wide
  American Civic Literacy
  OHIO BRICKS
  Services for Students
  Arts and Sciences
  Business
  Communication
  Education
  Engineering and Technology
  Fine Arts
  Health Sciences and Professions
  Honors Tutorial
  Leadership and Public Service
  University College
  OHIO Online/eCampus
  Regional Higher Education
  Course Descriptions
  Course Information
  Curricula – Certificates, Major Programs, Minors
  Departments and Schools
  Faculty
  Major, Minor, and Certificate Codes
  Abbreviations
  University Contacts
  Notice of Non-Discrimination and Title IX Coordinator Contact Information
  Copyright and Disclaimer
  My Portfolio
HELP
Ohio University 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Facebook this Page (opens a new window)
Tweet this Page (opens a new window)
Add to Portfolio (opens a new window)

ERTH 4610 - Regional Field Geology

Students engage in field study of the geologic features of a particular region. Students make detailed observations of geologic features, solve geologic problems, and summarize their field data in professional reports. Region of study will vary between offerings.

Requisites: ERTH 2550 and one or more of ERTH (3120 OR 3150 OR 3300 OR 3400 OR 3500 OR 3600 OR 3700)
Credit Hours: 3
OHIO BRICKS: Bridge: Learning and Doing, Capstone: Capstone or Culminating Experience
General Education Code (students who entered prior to Fall 2021-22): 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 9.0 hours.

Lecture/Lab Hours: 40.0 laboratory, 1.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Term(s) Typically Offered:
  • Athens: Spring Semester, Every Year
Learning Outcomes:
  • tudents will be able to connect relevant field geology experiences to previously learned academic knowledge, as shown through proper data and observation collection.
  • Students will be able to connect relevant field geology experiences to lab content from prior courses, as shown through the use of proper lab methodologies.
  • Students will be able to find and make connections that span multiple geologic disciplines, as demonstrated by diverse methods and techniques.
  • Students will be able to solve a range of geologic problems using data and observations collected in the field.
  • Students will be able to adapt and apply skills, abilities, theories, or methodologies gained in one field location to a new location.
  • Students will be able to complete a field analysis using visual representations of data and interpretations, such as stratigraphic columns, facies diagrams, and geologic maps, in ways that enhance meaning.
  • Students will be able to demonstrate a developing sense of self as a geologist and build on prior experience to respond to new and challenging contexts.
  • Students will be able to apply knowledge they gained in previous courses to solve new geological problems.


Facebook this Page (opens a new window)
Tweet this Page (opens a new window)
Add to Portfolio (opens a new window)