Fieldwork is at the heart of being an Earth Scientist. The Earth is a natural laboratory, and the best place to study it is outdoors on the outcrops. Skills gained during fieldwork are key as part of an Earth Scientist’s toolbox, and are highly regarded in a career. This course introduces fieldwork to students during a week-long fieldtrip in late August looking at outcrops of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks around Ontario, teaching critical field methods employed by Earth Scientists to understand our planet. Methods taught will include basic geological observation, description and interpretation, the collection of field notes, geological measurements and presentation of collected data. Enrolment approval into the course is by application only, and requires an addition course fee which covers accomodation, transport, geological equipment and some food costs. Registration on ACORN is required; priority will be given to Earth Science Specialists and Majors. Please see the UTM CPS Earth Science Fieldtrip page for more information.