As part of the may experience program, students will be registering for the 2 credit course "Field Studies in Iceland" offered by the EES department. There is no separate tuition cost for this course but all travel expenses related to Iceland are paid for by the participant.
EES 352: Field Studies in Iceland (2 Credit Course)
The main focus of this field based course is to study and understand the geological processes in Iceland within the context of Plate Tectonics theory and it's implications to natural hazards, energy, resources, sustainable agriculture, and industrial activities in Iceland. Iceland is part of the mid-oceanic ridge system, and it also is an active hotspot. This course, therefore, will focus on divergent plate tectonics, ocean crust formation, basaltic volcanism, mantle plume systems, hydrothermal activity, and the structure of rift zones. The glaciers in Iceland will enable us to study glacial systems, and associated landforms. Iceland hosts some of the largest continental glaciers in the world. We will study the glaciers up close and possibly hike on them, and understand the dynamic array of landforms that are created by the interaction of volcanoes and glaciers, that are unique to Iceland.
About the Directors
Dr. Suresh Muthukrishnan and Dr. Bill Ranson both have tremendous experience leading and conducting field based courses. Any questions regarding the Iceland program or any other program offered by the department can be directed to us.
EES 352: Field Studies in Iceland (2 Credit Course)
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| Geothermal Field - hot boiling mud |
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| Active volcano in the background |
About the Directors
Dr. Suresh Muthukrishnan and Dr. Bill Ranson both have tremendous experience leading and conducting field based courses. Any questions regarding the Iceland program or any other program offered by the department can be directed to us.
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