Physical and Historical Geology

GEOL 106
Open Closing on January 31, 2025
College of the Rockies
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Nicholas Kinar He / Him
Professor
(8)
5
Timeline
  • January 31, 2025
    Experience start
  • February 8, 2025
    Milestone #1
  • March 15, 2025
    Milestone #2
  • April 18, 2025
    Experience end
Experience
5 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Any company type
Any industries
Categories
Data visualization Community engagement Data science Scientific research
Skills
data processing structural geology
Learner goals and capabilities

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.

Learners
Undergraduate
Beginner, Intermediate levels
32 learners
Project
30 hours per learner
Educators assign learners to projects
Teams of 5
Expected outcomes and deliverables

Deliverables are negotiable, and will seek to align the needs of the learners and the organization. 


Some final project deliverables might include: 

  1. A 10-15 minute presentation on key findings and recommendations
  2. A detailed report including their research, analysis, insights and recommendations


Project timeline
  • January 31, 2025
    Experience start
  • February 8, 2025
    Milestone #1
  • March 15, 2025
    Milestone #2
  • April 18, 2025
    Experience end
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



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?