Sierra Nevada Aquatic Research Laboratory

10 Aug, 01 PM - 14 Aug, 01 AM

Geology Field Camp (GEO 397) is a 2 week course (August 4-August 17, 2013) held in eastern California where the diverse geology and challenging projects form the capstone of the undergraduate geology degree. This course is both intellectually and physically challenging as well as fun. It will involve a few short stays at field stations like SNARL, interspersed with 3-4 day stints of tent camping. We will be mapping interesting geologic features near SNARL (e.g., Rock Creek, Tioga Pass) and return in the evenings to sleep and eat in the SNARL dormitory. As a capstone course, the techniques and content in this course have been developed to challenge students by putting to use the skills and information gained from all previously completed geology courses, including (1) Describing and identifying rocks, minerals and fossils; (2) Describing and identify structures, formations, contact relations, and geomorphic features; (3) Interpreting relative relations between different rocks and other geologic features in the field; (4) Interpreting the depositional environments and mode of emplacement of igneous rocks; (5) Mapping effectively and efficiently; and (6) Synthesizing field work into well-prepared geologic maps, cross sections, and stratigraphic sections.

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Under Project # 27378 | Class

Occidental College Geology Field Camp

faculty - Humboldt State University (CSU)

Reservation Members(s)

Brandon Browne Aug 10 - 14, 2013 (5 days)
Ann Blythe Aug 10 - 14, 2013 (5 days)
Group of 8 Undergraduate Student Aug 10 - 14, 2013 (5 days)

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Lodging (university class rate, 2 night minimum) 10 Aug 10 - 14, 2013