Physical and Historical Geology
General
- Undergraduate; 1st year
- 30 learners; teams of 5
- 30 hours per learner
- Dates set by experience
- Educators assign learners to projects
Preferred companies
- 5/5 project matches
- Anywhere
- Academic experience
- Any company type
- Any
Categories
Skills
Project timeline
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February 12, 2024Experience start
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February 17, 2024Milestone #1
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March 26, 2024Milestone #2
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April 13, 2024Experience end
Timeline
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February 12, 2024Experience start
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February 17, 2024Milestone #1
Approximately one page text document with the following headings: (1) Project Overview, (2) Project Timeline, and (3) Team Responsibilities. In the Project Overview section, describe the project and indicate how your team can contribute. For the Project Timeline section, describe how long it will take to complete your project. Charts and tables can be utilized as required. For the Team Responsibilities section, indicate who will be responsible for each section of the project and how work will be allocated. How often will you meet to work on the project and how will you keep the employer updated?
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March 26, 2024Milestone #2
Approximately one page text document with the following headings: (1) Project Progress, (2) Project Timeline, and (3) Team Responsibilities for Completion. In the Project Progress section, indicate what has been completed in the context of the project up to this date. For the Project Timeline section, describe what needs to be done to complete your project. In the Team Responsibilities for Completion section, indicate what needs to be done and who is going to work on the project.
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April 13, 2024Experience end
Overview
- Details
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Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on learners from College of the Rockies to be your learner-consultants, in a project-based experience. Learners will work on one main project over the experience of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools.
Learners in this program/experience receive a comprehensive introduction to key principles in structural and historical geology. From exploring geologic time to studying fossil records and mineral deposits, students dive into the Earth's history, dating techniques, organic evolution, and natural resource issues.
- Learner skills
- Data processing, Structural geology
- Deliverables
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Deliverables are negotiable, and will seek to align the needs of the learners and the organization.
Some final project deliverables might include:
- A 10-15 minute presentation on key findings and recommendations
- A detailed report including their research, analysis, insights and recommendations
Project Examples
Learners in groups of 3-5 will work with your company to identify your needs and provide actionable recommendations, based on their in-depth research and analysis.
Project activities that learners can complete may include, but are not limited to:
- Conducting research related to biogeography
- Completing surveys related to structures and the geological history of a region
- Research and present on geologic processes
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Be available for a quick phone/virtual call with the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the experience.
Provide a dedicated contact person who is available for weekly/bi-weekly drop-ins to address learners’ questions as well as periodic messages over the duration of the project.
Provide an opportunity for learners to present their work and receive feedback.
Provide relevant information and/or data as needed for the project.
How is your project relevant to the experience?