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Claire Bucholz
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Claire E. Bucholz

Assistant Professor of Geology
B.S., Yale University, 2009; Ph. D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2016; Caltech, 2017-.
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I investigate a variety of petrologic problems pertaining to the formation of the continental crust, mass transfer occurring at subduction zones, and temporal variations in the chemistry and character of igneous rocks. My general approach to geologic questions begins with detailed field studies that are complimented by a number of techniques, including geochemistry, geochronology, and modeling.

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Geology; 

Please see Claire Bucholz's publication page: http://www.its.caltech.edu/~cbucholz/Publications.html

Ge 119. Geology of the American Southwest. 9 units (3-0-6); third term, 2020-21. This course is a lecture-based course on the geologic history of the American Southwest (broadly defined as the southern parts of California, Nevada, Utah, and Colorado, as well as, Arizona, New Mexico). Lectures will cover the geologic history in chronologic order and will highlight the important scientific studies that deciphered the geologic record of the region. Not offered 2020-21.
Instructor: Bucholz
Ge 120 a. Field Geology: Introduction to Field Geology. 9 units (1-6-2); third term, 2020-21. Prerequisites: Ge 11 ab, Ge 106 (may be taken concurrently with Ge 106). A comprehensive introduction to methods of geological field mapping in preparation for summer field camp. Laboratory exercises introduce geometrical and graphical techniques in the analysis of geologic maps. Field trips introduce methods of geological mapping.
Instructor: Bucholz
Ge 120 b. Field Geology: Summer Field Camp. 15 units (0-15-0); summer, 2020-21. Prerequisites: Ge 120 a or instructor's permission. Intensive three-week field course in a well-exposed area of the western United States covering techniques of geologic field observation, mapping, analysis, and report preparation. Field work begins in mid-June after Commencement Day.
Instructor: Bucholz
Ge 123. Continental Crust Seminar. 3 units (1-0-2); second term, 2020-21. A seminar course focusing on a topic related to the continental crust, which will be decided depending on the interest of participating students. Potential topics include arc magmatism, the evolution of the composition of continental crust through time, formation of granites, or specific localities/regions that help shape our understanding of continental crust generation. The course will comprise weekly student-lead discussion of scientific journal articles.
Instructor: Bucholz
Ge 195. Special Topics in Field Geology. Units to be arranged; Offered by announcement, 2020-21. Field experiences in different geological settings. Supporting lectures will usually occur before and during the field experience. This course will be scheduled only when special opportunities arise. Class may be taken more than once.
Instructor: Staff
Ge 120 a. Field Geology: Introduction to Field Geology. 9 units (1-6-2); third term, 2019-20. Prerequisites: Ge 11 ab, Ge 106 (may be taken concurrently with Ge 106). A comprehensive introduction to methods of geological field mapping in preparation for summer field camp. Laboratory exercises introduce geometrical and graphical techniques in the analysis of geologic maps. Field trips introduce methods of geological mapping.
Instructor: Bucholz
Ge 120 b. Field Geology: Summer Field Camp. 15 units (0-15-0); summer, 2019-20. Prerequisites: Ge 120 a or instructor's permission. Intensive three-week field course in a well-exposed area of the western United States covering techniques of geologic field observation, mapping, analysis, and report preparation. Field work begins in mid-June after Commencement Day.
Instructor: Bucholz
Ge 123. Continental Crust Seminar. 3 units (1-0-2); third term, 2019-20. A seminar course focusing on a topic related to the continental crust, which will be decided depending on the interest of participating students. Potential topics include arc magmatism, the evolution of the composition of continental crust through time, formation of granites, or specific localities/regions that help shape our understanding of continental crust generation. The course will comprise weekly student-lead discussion of scientific journal articles.
Instructor: Bucholz
Ge 195. Special Topics in Field Geology. Units to be arranged; , 2019-20. Offered by announcement. Field experiences in different geological settings. Supporting lectures will usually occur before and during the field experience. This course will be scheduled only when special opportunities arise. Class may be taken more than once.
Instructor: Staff
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