Running along the western margin of South America, the Andes is the world’s second-largest mountain belt. The area is a land of extremes characterized by vast landscapes, high topography, and active volcanoes. In this study abroad experience, students will explore the key geologic components of the Andes in northwestern Argentina, seeing how rock observations tell us about the evolution of the mountain range. Along the way, we will learn about the implications that these mountains have for plate tectonics and the Earth’s crust.
Course Details
Applied Geological Investigation of the Andes, Argentina
GEO 3920
Credits: 3
Registration
Register for: Fall 2025
Travel during: Summer 2025
Deadline
Mar 23, 2025
Refund Policies
100% Refund available until: April 1, 2025
Fees & Funding
Program Cost: $598
Payment Process
Deposit: 2 weeks after being accepted into the program – $300
Final payment due: Mar 30, 2025 – $298
Fee Covers
Lodging, activities, some meals, in-country travel, and international travel insurance.
Not Covered
Utah Tech tuition and fees, round trip airfare, passport fees, and discretionary spending.
Funding Help
Travel Dates
Jul 21, 2025 - Aug 02, 2025
Program Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age at departure
- 2.0 GPA
- Prerequisite course: GEO 1110
- If you have not taken the prerequisite, please contact Dr. Tye (alex.tye@utahtech.edu) to discuss your interest and potential participation
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