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ESCI 0056G - Coastal Geology

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Catalog Description Hours: 36 lecture Description: Exploration of the natural history of the western American coast. May include national parks (eg. Pfeiffer, Point Reyes, Redwoods). Some hiking required. Camping and/or park entrance fees may be required. A 2 hour and 50 minute classroom pre-session is required. (CSU) Course Student Learning Outcomes CSLO #1: Describe the accretionary events in the convergent plate boundary that built the coastal geologic environment of the Pacific coast. CSLO #2: Explain coastal features and the processes that sculpt the continent- ocean interface. Effective Term Fall 2018 Course Type Credit - Degree-applicable Contact Hours 36 Outside of Class Hours 72 Total Student Learning Hours 108 Course Objectives 1. Relate rock types to the different formations of the Coast Ranges (e.g. Franciscan Formation, Carmelo Formation, Sur Series, Monterey Formation, Purissima Formation, Drakes Bay Conglomerate). 2. Compare and contrast tectonic feature of the San Andreas Fault as it pertains to coastal geomorphology. 3. Interpret coastal geologic history and landforms. 4. Analyze the geomorphic processes that sculpted the coast line, emphasizing coastal geomorphology, the Coast Range Mountains, valleys and fault features. 5. Relate the physical and biological environments of the coast and San Andreas fault. 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 Reports Example: Students will create a report (2-4 pages) on a topic related to the geology or paleontology of the area of the field course. Other Example: The student will create accurate and thorough field notes of the entire field experience to be turned in approximately 2 weeks after the trip. Repeatable No Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Lecture: The instructor will lecture on the geomorphic features and earthquake activity of the San Andreas Fault in the Coast Range Province explaining the great earthquake of 1906, the right later offsets and bay forming erosion tied to rising seas. The instructor will lecture on the coastal processes caused by the interaction of the shore with the activities of coastal processes at the land sea interface. Students are expected to actively engage in the lecture and discussion. Typical Out of Class Assignments Reading Assignments 1. Read handouts on basic geological settings, the geologic time scale, rock types and be prepared for discussion. 2. Read handouts on the San Andreas Fault and California Plate boundary and be prepared for discussion. 3. Read handouts on beach features and be prepared for discussion. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Using oral and written guidelines, create accurate field notes. 2. Complete a 4-6 page research paper based on a topic identified by the student and approved by the instructor, such as a paper on the coastal plate tectonics of the Coast Range or interactions of the ocean at the shoreline creating modern coastal geomorphology. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Required Materials Roadside Geology of the Northern and Central California Author: Alt and Hynman Publisher: Mountain Press Publication Date: 2016 Text Edition: Classic Textbook?: OER Link: OER: Geology of the California Central Coast Author: Mar Leech Publisher: San Francisco State University Publication Date: 2006 Text Edition: Classic Textbook?: OER Link: OER: Introduction San Andreas Fault Author: U.S Geological Survey Publisher: USGS Publication Date: 2005 Text Edition: Classic Textbook?: OER Link: OER: In Search of Ancient Oregon Author: Ellen Bishop Publisher: Timber Press Publication Date: 2011 Text Edition: Classic Textbook?: OER Link: OER: Introduction to Coastal Processes and Geomorphology Author: R. Davidson-Arnott Publisher: Cambridge Press Publication Date: 2010 Text Edition: Classic Textbook?: OER Link: OER: Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.