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EARTH 6 - Mountains, Boots, and Backpacks: Field Study of the High Sierra

Earth Science College of Letters and Science

Full Course Title

Mountains, Boots, and Backpacks: Field Study of the High Sierra

Instructor Name(s)

MORELL

Course Description

Ten-day, off-campus, field-based investigation of faults, volcanoes, glaciers, rivers, and related geologic processes in the Sierra Nevada and nearby mountains. Emphasis on observations; analysis of geologic and environmental field data. Held in September before the start of Fall Quarter classes.

Unit Value

4

Maximum number of times course can be repeated for additional credit

0

Maximum Units

4

Prerequisites

Minimum 3.0 GPA requirement.

Advisory Enrollment Comments

Need ability to hike 1-2 hours/day. Course materials fee charged. Instructor approval required to finalize registration. Priority enrollment to freshmen and sophomores.

General Subject Areas

C

Special Subject Areas

WRT