FDR: SL, GE5a Credits: 4 When Offered: Spring Prerequisite: Three credits in geology and permission of the instructor.The emphasis and location of the study area differs from year to year. Most course activity involves outside field work with a series of multi-day to multi-week field trips. The primary goal of this course is an in-depth introduction to a particular region or field of geological study for introductory level science students. Information about the course is made available prior to the end of the fall term.Staff.