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Updated: October 6, 2008
GEOL 300 Physical Geology 3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in GEOL 301.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: Physical geology is an introduction to the composition and dynamics of the earth from the atomic scale of minerals to the global scale of plate tectonics. Topics include the composition of minerals and rock, volcanism, earth structures, earthquakes, erosion and surface processes, geologic time, geologic hazards, and plate tectonics. In this course, attention will focus on the rocks, landscapes, and scenic areas of the American West. Emphasis is placed on how humans affect the environment. Successful completion of physical geology prepares the student to recognize, understand, and appreciate processes which continually change our earth.
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
Th 07:00PM-10:05PM LEC G.Wheeldon El Dorado EDC A109 17025
GEOL 305 Earth Science 3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: GEOL 306
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is an introductory course covering major topics in geology, oceanography, meterology, astronomy, scientific method, and philosophy of science. This course is designed for non-science majors. Not open to students who have received credit for GEOL 300 or GEOL 310.
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
TTh 10:30AM-11:50AM LEC J.Pittman El Dorado EDC A109 17080
GEOL 306 Earth Science Laboratory 1 Unit
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: GEOL 305
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
Description: This course emphasizes scientific methods and systematic laboratory procedures. Topics include weather analysis, rock and mineral identification, study of geologic concepts by means of topographic maps, and exercises in astronomy and oceanography. One field trip is required. Not open to students who have received credit for GEOL 300 or GEOL 301.
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
T 07:00PM-10:05PM LAB B.Anderson El Dorado EDC A109 17175
GEOL 390 Field Studies in Geology .5-4 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 40 hours LEC ; 100 hours LAB
Description: This course involves the study of geologic principles and processes of specific regions (mountains, deserts, great valley, coastal region, etc.). Course content varies according to field trip destination but may include topics in physical geology, environmental geology, economic geology, and/or introduction to tools and techniques used for Geoscience field research (e.g. map and compass, Global Positioning System (GPS), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), etc.). For specific details, see the course topic description(s) listed in the schedule. Field excursions are required and students will be responsible for providing their own lodging (or camping equipment) and meals. This course may be repeated up to four times under a new topic or destination.
Schedule: Other Term, Sep 19-Oct 03
Coastal Geology of California
F 04:00PM-06:40PM LEC G.Wheeldon El Dorado EDC A109 16665
Schedule: Other Term, Sep 26-Sep 28
TBA TBA LAB G.Wheeldon El Dorado TBA
This one unit class meets at EDC for lecture on September 19 and October 3 from 4-7PM in room A109, and for a field trip on September 26-28. There are
12 hours of lecture and 36 hours of lab.
The class will tour the 167 mile long Hetch Hetchy Water System from its terminus in the San Francisco area to its origin at the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir in Yosemite National Park. This is a unique opportunity to be exposed to the diverse Geology of this amazing project and to have access to these very carefully guarded facilities. The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and the Hetch Hetchy Water and Power division will allow us access, plus supply staff & expertise for the tour. For more information, please contact the instructor at wheeldon@sbcglobal.net
Schedule: Other Term, Oct 17-Oct 31
Geology of Mono Lake Area
F 04:00PM-06:40PM LEC G.Wheeldon El Dorado EDC A109 16666
Schedule: Other Term, Oct 24-Oct 26
Geology of Mono Lake Area
TBA TBA LAB G.Wheeldon El Dorado TBA
This one unit class meets at EDC for lecture on October 17 and October 31, with a field trip on October 24-26. There are 12 hours of lecture and 36 hours of lab. On Friday Oct 24 the class will tour an Operating Pumice Quarry at an elevation of 9000 feet, in the Mono Craters. We have permission for unlimited collecting of Pumice and Obsidian. Bring Gloves as this is Volcanic Glass. On Saturday Oct. 25 the class will tour the Mono Lake Visitors Center in Lee Vining, visit the Tufa formations on the north shore of Mono Lake, and then proceed to the south shore for examination of the famous "Sand Tufas" and Panum Crater. On Sunday Oct 26 the class will proceed from Lee Vining on Highway 120 over Tioga Pass and end up in Sonora. This trip offers a cross section of the geology of the central part of the Sierra Nevada structural Block. This trip will be a great classroom for learning about one of the world's spectacular mountain ranges. You will be exposed to a 220 million year old Caldera in the vicinity of Tioga Pass, traverse over the massive Sierra Nevada Batholith, (Take me for "Granite") see evidence of the largest glacier in the Sierra's, and end up traversing over the Metamorphic Foothill Belt of the "Mother Lode". Please contact Professor Wheeldon at wheeldon@sbcglobal.net for details regarding overnight accommodations in Lee Vining. All transportation, meals and lodging will be at student's expense.
Updated: October 6, 2008
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