Ge 121a: Advanced Field and Structural Geology
Last updated 11/03/2009 by Joann Stock
Images from our field area, South Bristol Mtns, CA
Course Description
The objective of the course is to improve competency in field mapping in volcanic terrain. Students will make a coherent map of original depositional and intrusive features, as well as subsequent tectonic deformation structures, in a volcanic and continental basin setting (lavas, tuffs, sandstones). The field area is in the Bristol Mountains, California, in the easternmost part of the Eastern California Shear Zone.
Units: 12. Auditing not permitted.
Prerequisites: Ge11a and b, Ge106, and Ge120 or equivalent are required. Ge112 is recommended.
Course Grading
Letter Grades, based on field performance, final geological map, cross-sections, stratigraphic column, and a written report about the field area. Note that you have to attend all of the scheduled field trips in order to pass the course.
Regular Class Time
Next class: Tues, Nov 3, 3-4 p.m., in the GIS lab.
Instructor
Joann M. Stock, 356 South Mudd, jstock@gps.caltech.edu, x6938Teaching Assistant
Janet Harvey, 305 North Mudd jch [at] caltech.edu ,
Office Hours
TBA
Ombudsperson
Claire Waller, cwaller[at]caltech.edu
GIS lab
309 North Mudd, x6107Lisa Christiansen, lisac[at]gps.caltech.edu