Sierra Nevada Aquatic Research Laboratory

13 Apr, 11 AM - 15 Apr, 08 AM

This proposal requests the use of dormitory and kitchen space at SNARL from April 13 to April 15, 2007 as part of a geologic field trip to the Long Valley and Mono Basin regions as part of the undergraduate course entitled, "Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology (GEOL 303B)", offered through the Department of Geological Sciences at California State University, Fullerton. One university professor will lead this activity (Brandon Browne) with the aid of one accompanying graduate assistant (Beverly Berekian). 18 undergraduate students (6 females, 12 males) currently enrolled in the course will also attend. We request dormitory space for our group as well as access to your kitchen facilities so that we may prepare and cook meals during our 2-night stay. Of course, we fully understand that our group is responsible for our own food, bedding, towels, vehicles, and equipment. We also understand our responsibility to leave SNARL in better condition (clean and orderly) as when we arrived. Field areas to be explored on this field trip include the Mono-Inyo Volcanic Chain (especially Obsidian Dome, Panum Crater, and Grande Coule), Mono Lake, the Long Valley Caldera region (especially outflow and airfall deposits of the Bishop tuff, and Hot Creek), and possibly Mammoth Mountain depending on snow levels and schedule. The overlying aim of this field trip includes observing and characterizing (not collecting) volcanic rocks of contrasting composition, mineralogy, and emplacement mechanisms exposed in this truly unique region. Students will primarily perform geologic mapping and petrology-based exercises at different outcrops in order to gain valuable knowledge of the origin, emplacement, and hazards of volcanic rocks/activity in eastern California. Little/no impact to local plants and animal populations is expected from this activity (we will take appropriate measures to minimize our impact on local plants and animal populations). This activity as planned could not occur without the SNARL facilities for several reasons. First, SNARL offers a safe and affordable lodging opportunity, as tent camping presents weather-related risks (nighttime temperatures commonly fall below freezing in April) and local hotel rooms are too expensive. Second, SNARL has sufficient space to facilitate group discussions and scientific discourse, which is critical to the learning process. And third, SNARL is located exceptionally close to an incredibly diverse assortment of volcanic rocks and landforms, which is necessary for an Igneous Petrology field trip destination.

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Approved

Under Project # 7796 | Class

CSUF Igneous Petrology Field Trip

faculty - Humboldt State University (CSU)

Reservation Members(s)

Group of 2 Faculty Apr 13 - 15, 2007 (3 days)
Group of 18 Undergraduate Student Apr 13 - 15, 2007 (3 days)

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Dorm 20 Apr 13 - 15, 2007