Civilization and Geology, Egypt

  Egypt

Alexandria,  Cairo,  Giza

Term: Spring 
Dates: 5/01/09-5/16/09

Description: The course is an introduction to the geology of Egypt and the role of geology in the civilization and culture of ancient and modern Egyptians. The class will meet on campus during the spring semester for 1 lecture and 1 discussion/lab section per week.

There will also be a required 2 week field trip to Egypt immediately following the spring semester.

Students will earn 3 credit hours (applicable to Gen. Ed. Area IV) for the course. Graduate students will be able to receive credit (3 hours) as a 6000 level course (GEOS 6340).

This program is designed to help students understand the link between science and the role it plays in forming and developing societies and civilizations. Course work during the spring semester will provide an in-depth background for students to be able to fully understand and appreciate what they are observing during the field trip portion of the course. The field trip will provide students with global insights that go beyond the simple tourist, travel experiences. Faculty led excursions, with both introductory and follow-up lectures, will be part every day's activities.

Students are required to keep a field note book of their daily observations, and write a field-trip report analyzing those observations. Exposure to Egyptian geologists from South Valley University in Qena, Egypt, will help the students realize that we do not operate in intellectual isolation. Rather, good science is a world-wide pursuit contributing to all cultures alike.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: $2,595, Spring 2009 Scholarships available

Experience Required: yes

This is a required attached program to a spring semester course at Western Michigan University.

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Egypt in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of To be determined

Application Process Involves:

• Disciplinary Clearance Form
• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Transcript

Western Michigan University's Mission Statement: The Diether H. Haenicke Institute for Global Education, established by the Board of Trustees in 1998, promotes and supports efforts towards globalization and internationalization of the academic environment of Western Michigan University. The Institute works closely with the International Education Council of the WMU Faculty Senate, as well as with international education committees and projects within and across colleges.

Year Founded: 1903