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California Geology 20

Fossilized Paleozoic Trilobites

          California Geology 20 Syllabus Spring 2008

            California Geology 20 Spring 2008

Camp in Yosemite National Park for three days! Explore the rocks at Point Lobos State Reserve and the north coast of Santa Cruz on 1 day local field trips. Learn about the Geologic History of California from 2 Billion years to present. Study Minerals, Rocks, Fossils, Volcanoes, Mass Extinction and California's Geomorphic Provinces! Explore how earthquakes, volcanoes, shallow seas and continental drift have shaped and formed California's diverse landscape and rocks.

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Course Information

A study of the geology of California. Includes an introduction to the phenomena and basic principles of geology and a survey of the topography, structure, geologic history, climate and resources of each geomorphic province of California. Field trips required. Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU. Transfers to UC.

High Yosemite Sierra Trip July 2006 (slide show)

 

Lecture Outlines

Plate Tectonics

Mesozoic Tectonic Settings (PowerPoint)

Mesozoic Tectonic Settings (.pdf)

 

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