Updated: November 20, 2009
GEOL 305 Earth Science 3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: GEOL 306
General Education: AA/AS Area IV; CSU Area B1; IGETC Area 5A
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, Jan 16-May 19
TTh 09:00AM-10:20AM LEC J.Pittman El Dorado EDC A109 18093
GEOL 347 Geologic Mining History of the Mother Lode 3 Units
Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This is an introductory course covering the mining and geologic history of California's Mother Lode region. Emphasis is on understanding the formation of the area's gold deposits, past and present mining methods, and the legacy left by the early miners.
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
Th 07:00PM-10:05PM LEC G.Wheeldon El Dorado EDC A109 18105
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, May 07-May 14
Mining Geology of Nevada
F 04:00PM-06:40PM LEC G.Wheeldon El Dorado EDC A109 18375
Schedule: Other Term, May 08-May 09
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 7, 2010 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, May 7, 2010 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, May 8, 2010 the class will examine the geology and mines north of Reno. This will include a rare opportunity to collect minerals from past mining activity in this famous district. On Sunday, May 9, 2010 the class will visit historic Virginia City to observe past and present silver mining and milling activity. The final class meeting is on Friday, May 14, 2010, 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 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.
Updated: November 20, 2009
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