Field Courses
Riparian Geography, Summer 2013
Instructor Information
Email: Dr. James Dunn
(970) 351-2834
Office: Candelaria 2080
University of Northern Colorado
Dates & Times
Both field courses require pre-trip class meetings on the UNC campus: Saturday August 3rd, Sunday, August 4th, and Monday August 5th, 2013, 9:30am to 1:30pm each day. The field courses then take place on Thursday-Saturday. There are no meetings in between the UNC class meetings and the field course.
Field Trip 1 Colorado River Canoe Trip:
Thursday, August 8th to Saturday August 10th, 2013. Locations: The lecture will be held at the UNC campus in Candelaria. The field trip will begin and end near Grand Junction, Colorado.
Field Trip 2 Gunnison River Canoe Trip:
Thursday, August 15th to Saturday August 17th, 2013. Locations: The lecture will be held at the UNC campus in Candelaria. The field trip will begin and end near Grand Junction, Colorado.
Timeline Details for 2013
Outfitter and Tuition Fees:
The outfitter charges $325 (Colorado trip fee includes a shuttle from Utah to Colorado). The University charges $750 for 3 credits of tuition. See the timeline for details on when fees are due. Enrollment is done on a first come, first serve basis for remaining space. Tuition charges are the same for in-state and out-of-state students!
3 semester credit hours of Geography 392 (important note: this course is registered in the Fall, 2013 semester. It is eligible for financial aid)
How to Register:
PICK EITHER FIELD COURSE 1 or FIELD COURSE 2. Complete the Registration Form and return the form to Dr. Dunn at Campus Box 115, Greeley, CO 80639
Dropping the class: You can drop the class up until August 1. It is your responsibility to contact the Office of Extended Studies at 1-800-232-1749 to formally withdraw from the class. The outfitter has its own separate cancellation policy.
Our Outfitter:
Centennial Canoe Outfitters, Inc.
720-283-0553
toll free 1-877-353-1850
fax 303-347-8296
Pay Centennial Canoe outfitting fee online.
More Trip Information
Photos from previous trip (and here's the link: http://www.wix.com/jmdunnbco/geography )
- Course syllabus
- Information in printable version
- Maps for our trip: SEE BLACKBOARD
- Required Readings and Materials to Print and Bring on the River Trip SEE BLACKBOARD
