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Sierra College Field Studies Program
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Geology and Earth Science
Field Studies Programs
Please visit the online Sierra College Class Schedules Web site for the most current field class dates, meeting times, status (open or closed), instructor and other enrollment information. Select, from the pull-down menus, either the discipline "Geology" or "Earth Science" and then the specific field study class you want. If you need additional information or assistance, please contact the instructor(s) listed for the specific field study class you are interested in attending.
List of Geology and Earth Science Field Classes Currently Being Offered:
Fall 2004 Semester
Spring 2005 Semester
Fall 2004 Semester
Geology and Earth Science Field Classes
E.SCI. 016D - PT. REYES: SEASHORE GEOLOGY
A two-day overnight field exploration of Point Reyes national seashore with emphasis on coastal geology. For science and non-science majors.
-- expanded course descriptions | specific class announcement | class web page
GEOLOGY 051A - SIERRA NEVADA AND WESTERN BASIN AND RANGE PROVINCES
Field lecture course designed to teach students the geology of portions of the Sierra Nevada and Western Basin and Range Provinces. Sites along I-80 and Tahoe Basin are examined.
-- expanded course descriptions | specific class announcement | class web page
GEOLOGY 051B - GREAT VALLEY AND COAST RANGE PROVINCES
Field lecture course designed to teach students the geology of portions of the Great Valley and the Coast Range Provinces. Sites along I-80, the Russian River, the Pacific coast, and the San Andreas Fault are examined.
-- expanded course descriptions | specific class announcement | class web page
GEOLOGY 016G - FIELD PALEONTOLOGY AND ANCIENT ENVIRONMENTS (ALSO BIO. SCI. 16G)
Investigations into the ecology of environments in the geologic past through field work at fossil sites. Comparisons/contrasts made between ancient (fossil) communities and the current (living) communities of selected study sites. Differences and similarities between the plants and animals will be used as evidence to reconstruct ancient ecological communities. May be taken four times for credit.
-- expanded course descriptions | specific class announcement | class web page
GEOLOGY 051E - MAJOR ROCK UNITS OF THE NORTHERN SIERRA
The geology of major rock units of the Northern Sierra backcountry. Moderate day hike is involved.
-- expanded course descriptions | specific class announcement | class web page
GEOLOGY 052F - WEEKEND FIELD GEOLOGY
Weekend (sometimes including Friday) field trips to selected locations of geologic interest in California and bordering areas. - Three separate classes this semester to: Yosemite, Lassen, or Mendocino Coast/Point Reyes
-- expanded course descriptions | specific class announcement | class web page
Spring 2005 Semester
Geology and Earth Science Field Classes
E.SCI. 016D - PT. REYES: SEASHORE GEOLOGY
A two-day overnight field exploration of Point Reyes national seashore with emphasis on coastal geology. For science and non-science majors.
-- expanded course descriptions | specific class announcement | class web page
GEOLOGY 016G - FIELD PALEONTOLOGY AND ANCIENT ENVIRONMENTS (ALSO BIO. SCI. 16G)
Investigations into the ecology of environments in the geologic past through field work at fossil sites. Comparisons/contrasts made between ancient (fossil) communities and the current (living) communities of selected study sites. Differences and similarities between the plants and animals will be used as evidence to reconstruct ancient ecological communities. May be taken four times for credit.
-- expanded course descriptions | specific class announcement | class web page
GEOLOGY 051C - GREAT VALLEY, COAST RANGES, AND SUTTER BUTTES
Field lecture course designed to teach students the geology of portions of the Great Valley, the Coast Ranges, and the Sutter Buttes.
-- expanded course descriptions | specific class announcement | class web page
GEOLOGY 051D - WESTERN SIERRA NEVADA AND THE MOTHER LODE
Field lecture course designed to teach students the geology of portions of the Western Sierra Nevada and the Mother Lode.
-- expanded course descriptions | specific class announcement | class web page
GEOLOGY 052F - WEEKEND FIELD GEOLOGY
Weekend (sometimes including Friday) field trips to selected locations of geologic interest in California and bordering areas. - Three separate classes this semester to: Mono Lake and Western Nevada, Yosemite, Geology of Tahoe Basin
-- expanded course descriptions | specific class announcement | class web page
GEOLOGY 053F - FIELD GEOLOGY OF WESTERN NORTH AMERICA
Field trip to selected areas of geologic interest. Emphasis placed on the geologic history of the many parks and monuments of the West. This semester: Death Valley & Western Nevada - Spring Break
-- expanded course descriptions | specific class announcement | class web page
Sierra College Class Schedules
Additional Field Study Programs and Information
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