GEOG 53 - Natural History-West Sierra NV

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Barstow Community College

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This five-day field course will provide first-hand study and investigation of the natural history of the gold country of western Sierra Nevada including: climate, vegetation, geology, history of gold mining, and man's impact on the area. 42 Hours Total. Grades: Option (A-F), P/NP. Degree Applicable. 2.000 Credit Hours 12.000 Lecture hours 30.000 Lab hours Levels: Undergraduate, Audit Schedule Types: Lecture, Lab/Studio/Activity Barstow College College MATH/SCIENCE/PHYS.EDUCATION Division Geography Department Course Attributes: Course is not Basic Skills GEOL 1L Physical Geology An introduction to the science of the earth with emphasis on: minerals and rocks, plate tectonics, volcanic activity, earthquakes, geologic processes which shape the earth's surface, and structure of the earth. The lab includes the identification of common rocks and minerals and the interpretation of geologic features from maps, aerial photos, and field observations. One day field trip required. Grades: Option (A-F), P/NP. Degree Applicable. UC/CSU (CAN GEOL 2) 4.000 Credit Hours 54.000 Lecture hours 54.000 Lab hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture, Lab/Studio/Activity, Lab/Studio/Activity P/T inst. Barstow College College MATH/SCIENCE/PHYS.EDUCATION Division Geology Department Course Attributes: CSUC-Physical Science, CSUC-Laboratory Activity, BCC-Nat Sci-Physical, Laboratory Component, Course is not Basic Skills, CAPP Reading comp (3 disc) GEOL 2 Geology of California An introduction to the development of California's varied landscape with emphasis on the geologic features of the state and their relationship to large-scale crustal movement (plate tectonics) of western North America. Special consideration will be given to the occurrence and distribution of earthquakes in the state. One-day field trip required. Grades: Option (A-F), P/NP. Degree Applicable. UC/CSU 3.000 Credit Hours 54.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate, Audit Schedule Types: Lecture Barstow College College MATH/SCIENCE/PHYS.EDUCATION Division Geology Department Course Attributes: CSUC-Physical Science, BCC-Nat Sci-Physical, Course is not Basic Skills, CAPP Reading comp (3 disc) GEOL 3 Natural Disasters A study of the interrelationship between man and his geologic environment, focusing on the causes and consequences of such natural hazards as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides and flooding. The lab includes the interpretation and investigation of geologic hazards from topographic maps and field observations. One-day field trip required. Grades: Option (A-F), P/NP. Degree Applicable Credit. Area of Emphasis and Gen Ed Applicable. UC/CSU 4.000 Credit Hours 54.000 Lecture hours 54.000 Lab hours Levels: Undergraduate, Audit Schedule Types: Lecture, Lab/Studio/Activity Barstow College College MATH/SCIENCE/PHYS.EDUCATION Division Geology Department Course Attributes: CSUC-Physical Science, CSUC-Laboratory Activity, BCC-Nat Sci-Physical, Laboratory Component, Course is not Basic Skills, CAPP Reading comp (3 disc) GEOL 4 The Age of Dinosaurs The historical geology and paleontology of the Mesozoic era including dinosaur evolution, ecology, lifestyles, habitat and extinction. Current controversies in dinosaur research will also be discussed. A one day field trip is a requirement of this course. Grades: Option (A-F), P/NP. Degree Applicable Credit. Area of Emphasis and Gen Ed Applicable. UC/CSU 3.000 Credit Hours 54.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture, Comp Asstd Instr/Distance Lrng Barstow College College MATH/SCIENCE/PHYS.EDUCATION Division Geology Department Course Attributes: CSUC-Life Science, BCC-Nat Sci-Physical, Course is not Basic Skills, CAPP Reading comp (3 disc) GEOL 5 Fossils & the History of Life An introduction to the study of fossils. Evolution of animals and plants and their role in the interpretation of the geological history of the earth. Fossil preservation, distribution and paleoecology. One field trip

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2.00

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Institution Website:

www.barstow.edu

Phone Number:

(760) 252-2411

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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