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Schedule: Full Term, Jan 14-May 16
TTh       09:00AM-10:20AM LEC J.Pittman            El Dorado EDC A109       16324 Textbook

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 14-May 16
Th        05:30PM-08:35PM LEC G.Wheeldon           El Dorado EDC A109       16329 Textbook

Schedule: Other Term, Apr 13-May 04
Mining Geology of Nevada
F         04:30PM-07:10PM LEC G.Wheeldon           El Dorado EDC A109       16425 Textbook
This is a one unit field class consisting of 3-hour pre and post class sessions and 3 days of field classes touring modern gold mining operations in Nevada. The pre-trip class is on Friday, April 13, 2012 in room EDC A109 and will include an introduction to the gold occurrences and mining operations past and present in the state of Nevada. Field trip details will be discussed, and information regarding meeting times and places will be handed out, along with maps. On Friday, April 20, 2012 the class will visit the Mackay Silver Collection, mining exhibits, and mineral collections at the University of Nevada, Reno. Admission to the museum is free. On Saturday, April 21, 2012 the class will examine the geology and mines of the Virginia City Area. We will also take a train ride on the Recently Restored V & T Railroad, from Virginia City to Carson City. On Sunday, April 22, 2012 the class will visit historic Silver City to observe past and present silver mining and milling activity. This will include a rare opportunity to collect minerals from past mining activity in this famous district. The final class meeting is on Friday, May 4, 2012, at which time students will turn in reports and share digital pictures taken during the field trip. All transportation to and from the field trip areas will be in private cars. All lodging, meals and fees will be at student expense. Immediately upon registering for this class, please contact Professor Wheeldon at wheeldon@sbcglobal.net or call 530-672-8357 for any questions in regards to this class. Contact for last minute changes will be made by e-mail, so it is imperative that Professor Wheeldon has your e-mail and cell phone number.

Schedule: Other Term, Apr 20-Apr 22
TBA       TBA             LAB G.Wheeldon           El Dorado TBA              
This is a one unit field class consisting of 3-hour pre and post class sessions and 3 days of field classes touring modern gold mining operations in Nevada. The pre-trip class is on Friday, April 15, 2011 2011 in room EDC A109 and will include an introduction to the gold occurrences and mining operations past and present in the state of Nevada. Field trip details will be discussed, and information regarding meeting times and places will be handed out, along with maps. On Friday, April 29, 2011 the class will visit the Mackay Silver Collection, mining exhibits, and mineral collections at the University of Nevada, Reno. Admission to the museum is free. On Saturday, April 30, 2011 the class will examine the geology and mines of the Virginia City Area. We will also take a train ride on the Recently Restored V & T Railroad, from Virginia City to Carson City. On Sunday, May 1, 2011 the class will visit historic Silver City to observe past and present silver mining and milling activity. This will include a rare opportunity to collect minerals from past mining activity in this famous district. The final class meeting is on Friday, May 6, 2011, at which time students will turn in reports and share digital pictures taken during the field trip. All transportation to and from the field trip areas will be in private cars. All lodging, meals and fees will be at student expense. Immediately upon registering for this class, please contact Professor Wheeldon at wheeldon@sbcglobal.net
or call 530-672-8357 for any questions in regards to this class. Contact for last minute changes will be made by e-mail, so it is imperative that Professor Wheeldon has your e-mail and cell phone number.