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ESCI 0054D - Western Sierra Nevada and the Mother Lode

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Catalog Description Formerly known as GEOL 51D Hours: 9 lecture Description: Field lecture course designed to teach students the geology of portions of the Western Sierra Nevada and the Mother Lode. Sites along Highway 49 are examined. Entrance and transportation fees may be required. (CSU) Course Student Learning Outcomes CSLO #1: Compare and contrast geologic features of specific field localities. CSLO #2: Analyze and evaluate geologic processes responsible for producing specific landforms of the area covered. CSLO #3: Interpret the tectonic setting of area covered. Effective Term Fall 2018 Course Type Credit - Degree-applicable Contact Hours 9 Outside of Class Hours 18 Total Student Learning Hours 27 Course Objectives Through hands-on field experiences, discussion and assignments: 1. Compare, contrast, and describe geologic features of the southern Mother Lode country of the Sierra Nevada. 2. Evaluate the geologic history of the southern Mother Lode country of the Sierra Nevada. 3. Analyze and evaluate geologic processes and deduce valid conclusions as to the tectonic and erosional activity of the southern Mother Lode country of the Sierra Nevada. 4. Create accurate written field notes. General Education Information Approved College Associate Degree GE Applicability CSU GE Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU approval) Cal-GETC Applicability (Recommended - Requires External Approval) IGETC Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU/UC approval) Articulation Information CSU Transferable Methods of Evaluation Projects Example: Students will create field notes including a clear description of the experience. Strong notes will be carefully written and present information in a road-log that includes mileage, turns, geology, photographs and/or drawings. Reports Example: Students will write research paper on a student-identified topic based on the trip. Example: Students will write a report on the Western Sierras. Repeatable No Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Lecture: Instructor will stop at a site that illustrates a particular geologic structure and, through discussion and perhaps diagram, explain the geological process that created it. Instructor will demonstrate relationships between geologic structures and the evolution of the landscape. Typical Out of Class Assignments 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 4-6 page research paper based upon a topic identified by the student and approved by the instructor. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Required Materials Geology of the Sierra Nevada Author: Mary Hill Publisher: UC Press Publication Date: 2006 Text Edition: Revised Classic Textbook?: OER Link: OER: Roadside Geology of Northern and Central California Author: Alt and Hynman Publisher: Mountain Press Publication Date: 2016 Text Edition: 2nd Classic Textbook?: OER Link: OER: 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 trip Handouts Supplemental reading related to the specific area