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ESCI 0054C - Great Valley, Coast Ranges, and Sutter Buttes

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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Formerly known as GEOL 51C Hours: 9 lecture Description: Field lecture course designed to teach students the geology of portions of the Great Valley, the Coast Ranges, and the Sutter Buttes. Sites west from Roseville through Woodland and Capay Valley to Clear Lake, the Central Sacramento Valley, and the Sutter Buttes are examined. (CSU) Units 0.5 Lecture-Discussion 9 Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours 9 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Compare and contrast geologic features of specific field localities. Analyze and evaluate geologic processes responsible for producing specific landforms of the area covered. Interpret the tectonic setting of area covered. Course Content Outline I. Class Meeting to Prepare Students for field experience II. Instruction on basics of the geology of the experience III. Field experience to the Great Valley, the Coast Ranges, and the Sutter Buttes A. Sites from Roseville through Marysville, the Central Sacramento Valley, the Sutter Buttes, Bear Valley, Cache Creek and the Capay Valley B. Geology of the Miocene Mehrten lahars C. Flood plain hazards in the Sacramento Valley and the great flood of 1861-1862 D. Geology of the Sutter Buttes volcano E. Geology of the Mesozoic Great Valley Group F. Geology of the Franciscan formation G. Geology of the Plio-Pleistocene Cache Formation H. Rocks, Minerals and fossils of the Great Valley, Coast Range and Sutter Buttes I. Mesozoic Plate Tectonics of the Great Valley and Coast Range Provinces J. Rocks, Minerals and Fossils of the Great Valley and Coast Range Provinces Course Objectives Course Objectives Through hands-on field experiences, discussion and assignments: 1. Compare, contrast, and describe geologic features of portions of the Great Valley, Sutter Buttes and Coast Range Provinces. 2. Evaluate the geologic history of the Great Valley, Sutter Buttes and Coast Range Provinces. 3. Analyze and evaluate geologic processes and deduce valid conclusions as to the tectonic and erosional activity of the Great Valley, Sutter Buttes and Coast Range Provinces. 4. Create accurate written field notes. Methods of Evaluation Projects Reports Reading Assignments 1. Instructor will require each student to read the handout on required field equipment and bring that field equipment with them on the field class. 2. Instructor will assign each student to read the section on proper field techniques. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Using oral and written guidelines, create accurate field notes. 2. Complete a 2-4 page research paper based upon a topic identified by the student and approved by the instructor. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course. Map of area Supplemental library of area of field experience handouts Supplemental reading related to the area of the field experience