The application deadline has passed. Complete our interest form if you would like to be notified when information for next year's workshop is available.
This workshop is designed to provide teachers the opportunity to learn about the geology of Iowa through a week-long, activity-based, short course taught at the University of Northern Iowa and at selected geological sites in Eastern Iowa. Earn two semester hours of graduate credit for participating in this workshop.
Obtain practical experience in the field and in the laboratory that you can use with your own students. Develop rock, mineral, and fossil collections and obtain a basic proficiency in their identification. Focus on the significance of these items in understanding and interpreting Earth’s history and the geology of Iowa and investigate the economic aspects of geology and the importance of geological resources to the citizens of Iowa.
Download 2010 conference brochure and printable application
This workshop is sponsored by the Iowa Limestone Producers Association, in conjunction with the UNI Department of Earth Science and with assistance from the Iowa Geological and Water Survey.
INTRODUCTION TO THE GEOLOGICAL HISTORY OF IOWA
PROCESSES AND PRINCIPLES OF GEOLOGY
GEOHYDROLOGY, SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE
GEOLOGY AND LAND USE
ECONOMIC GEOLOGY
COURSE CULMINATION
The application deadline has passed. Complete our interest form if you would like to be notified when information for next year's workshop is available.
Sunday, June 20 – Friday, June 25, 2010
Each day begins with announcements and an overview of the day's events. Most days also include evening sessions, which may consist of special presentations, laboratory work, and/or a review of the day's activities. This is an intensive course, and everyone is expected to participate in all workshop sessions.
All fees for this course, with the exception of a $60 registration fee (billed upon acceptance), are covered by the generous support of the Iowa Limestone Producers Association for Iowa teachers. This includes two hours of graduate credit, lunches and dinners, textbooks and equipment, transportation in the field, instructional costs and housing (if needed).
Students who desire housing at the University of Northern Iowa may make arrangements with the UNI Department of Residence. The cost (single occupancy in an air-conditioned residence hall) will be paid by the ILPA. For further information and to reserve a room, contact David Schmid, UNI Department of Residence, at 319-273-2333 or 866-207-9411.
If your plans change and you must cancel, please contact UNI Continuing and Distance Education at 319-273-5970 or 800-648-3864 as soon as possible so we may allow those on the waiting list the opportunity to attend. Cancellations must be made by May 21 in order to receive a refund of the $60 registration fee.