GEO-31 — Regional Field Studies in Geology

Prerequisite: None., Advisory: GEO-1 and GEO-1B and GEO-2 and GEO-3

Description: An extensive field course experience with trips to regional points of geologic interest. This class can be taught as a series of field excursions or as one, week-long geology trip to a site of interest, often found in rugged or remote locations, and requires students to camp outdoors in primitive campgrounds. Sites include, but are not limited to, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Death Valley, Owens Valley, the Mother Lode country, Mount Lassen, San Luis Obispo,Carlsbad Caverns and Baja California. Designed to supplement other courses in geology and to increase the interest and understanding of those enrolled in these courses. 54 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)