Special Programs
Wild Rockies Field Institute
Cycle the Rockies: Energy and Climate Change in Montana
Program Type
Field Experience
Discipline(s)
Climate Change Studies, Natural Resource Science a
Location
Montana
Term
Summer
Credits
6
Plan
Host Only
This course takes place on a bicycle tour of Montana, beginning in the ranchlands and coalfields near Billings, through various energy production facilities on the central plains, to the center of energy policy debates at the state capitol in Helena, and finally over the Divide to Glacier National Park. Students on this course will explore the ecological, social, and economic issues associated with energy production and use, and global climate change. We will traverse rolling plains and beautiful mountains, enjoying the changing landscapes and meeting with people deeply involved in energy and climate issues. Traveling by bicycle will give us a unique perspective and an appropriate pace for examining the past, present and future of energy and climate change in the West.
Costs: Tuition after NSE Discount (20% of total tuition): $5996 Credit Registration Fee (Required): $310 Food Costs: $650 (estimated) Books/Misc: $100 (estimated) Travel to/from Missoula, MT for course start: Various Total estimated program cost: $7056 (Estimated)
Access Types:
Additional Information
Requirements: Students must be prepared for a rigorous academic and physical experience. WRFI assesses each student's preparation through our Academic Course Application, including references for academic capability.Costs: Tuition after NSE Discount (20% of total tuition): $5996 Credit Registration Fee (Required): $310 Food Costs: $650 (estimated) Books/Misc: $100 (estimated) Travel to/from Missoula, MT for course start: Various Total estimated program cost: $7056 (Estimated)
Access Types:
- Direct: student may apply and go directly to the program site from the home campus if approved
- Competitive: not all eligible applicants will have the opportunity to participate
- Open: open to all eligible applicants who meet stated deadlines
Contact Information
Kelsey Wellington Student Experience Manager 406-549-4336 (P) kelsey.wellington@wrfi.net | PO 7071 Missoula, MT 59807 |