GEOLOGY NOTEBOOK
University Centers of the San Miguel Summer Session 2008
Geology 196 Field based Geology of the San Juans
Austin Zinsser, MA azinsser@gmail.com
Textbook: How Does the Earth Work?":Physical Geology and the Process of Science
by Gary A Smith and Aurora Pun
The UCSM still has 6 more copies available for students
Orientation & Lecture Tuesday, June 24, 2008, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Mountain Village Fire Hall.
Six Tuesday morning 1/2 day field trips July 1 through August 5, 2008; 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, at various local sites of geological interest, sites TBA. Gather at 8:30 am. Carpooling from Carhenge.
Tuition and Fees $228 + $10 = $238. plus text $40
GEOL 296: Field Based Geology of the San Juans
Summer, 2008
Summer, 2008Course Description
Field based geology of the San Juans is an introductory geology class designed to introduce students to both the principles of physical geology, the study of the materials that comprise the Earth, and historical geology which uses geologic observations to interpret the history of a particular region.
Almost every rock type and geologic relationship can be found within the western San Juan Mountains and the course takes full advantage of this “natural classroom” through six half-day field trips. Through these field trips students will learn to identify rocks and minerals, make geologic observations, use observations to interpret rock forming processes and how particular rock units fit into the regional plate-tectonics framework of the southwestern U.S. The course will also delve into more general interest topics such as the origin of ore deposits, earthquake processes, mudslides, glaciers and why all those rocks down valley are red. The course is suitable for those with little scientific background but will also be of interest to more advanced students. Course materials consist of an introductory physical geology text, local geologic map and selected readings dealing specifically with the geologic history of the San Juans.
Students enrolled for college credit will be required to complete weekly homework assignments as well as a final project or paper.
GEOL 296: Field Based Geology of the San Juans Summer, 2008
Summer, 2008Course Syllabus
Instructor: Austin Zinsser
Email: azinsser@gmail.com
Home phone: 970-728-3928
Cell phone: 970-708-0873
Course times and dates: June 24 to August 5. Class meets Tuesday mornings for weekly field trips which run from 9am to 1pm. The first class will be an evening lecture.June 24th
Required materials:
How does Earth Work? by Gary Smith and Aurora Pun, Pearson Prentice Hall, U.S.
UCSM has six copies available at $40 each.
Geologic Map of the Telluride Quadrangle, Burbank and Luedke, U.S. Geological Survey
Additional sources: (copies provided)
The western San Juan Mountains, Rob Blair ed., University press of Colorado, Niwot, CO
The American Alps, Donald L. Baars, University of New Mexico Press, Albuquerque, NM
Homework: Students enrolled for college credit will be required to complete weekly readings and homework assignments. The final project will be either a research paper (~10pp) or geologic cross section using the Telluride quadrangle map. Students not enrolled for credit are strongly encouraged to complete all assignments.
GEOL 296: Field Based Geology of the San Juans Summer, 2008
Summer, 2008
