GLG229AB, Section 2878: Field Geology of the Southwest- Summer II, 2008

Fire & Ice: Geology of South-Central California

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This class includes two evening meetings (one pre-expedition on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the PS Commons and one post-expedition on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at 7:00p.m. in the PS Commons); plus a seven day field expedition from Saturday, July 26, 2008 to Friday, August 1, 2008 to observe outstanding desert, volcanic and glacial landforms in east-central California. The spectacular and rare vistas of Death Valley, Owens Valley, Long Valley, and the edge of Yosemite will be explored with an eye towards the unique and breathtaking geology and violent volcanic and subsequent weathering processes that have shaped this unique and stunning landscape. The class will also visit locations NASA uses for its Mars rover simulations like "Ventifact Hill" and Mono Lake. Ample opportunities for sample collection (where permitted) and photography will exist so that K-12 teachers and teachers-in-training can beef up their teaching supplies. Temperatures will range from approximately 5 degrees warmer than Phoenix (in Death Valley) to possibly below freezing (at the highest elevations in/near Yosemite). Elevations will range from -282 to over 11,000 feet. There are no prerequisites for this course.

We will be camping most nights in developed campgrounds- i.e. toilets and water will be available. The course fee will cover transportation (school vans), campsite and unwaivable entrance fees and most lunches in the field. Other meals will be at the expense of the students in a town or commercial area near the campsite.

Course Information:

Steve Kadel, Instructor, 623.845.3618

E-mail: s.kadel@gccaz.edu

Pre-Trip Meeting: Wednesday, July 23, Physical Sciences Lobby

Field Excursion: Saturday, July 26 through Friday, August 1

Post-Trip Meeting: Wednesday, August 6, Physical Sciences Lobby

Continuing students may register according to their registration permit info beginning April 1.

Open Enrollment begins April 7

GCC Registration Line 623-845-3333

Register for:

GLG229AB Section 2878, 2 credit

and

NC500 0259 to pay the $100 lab fee. The lab fee will pay for all travel and camping in developed campgrounds in scenic localities along the route, as well as for some lunches in the field. The $100 lab fee is non-refundable after July 23, 2008.

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