Schedule of Lectures and Field Trip
Lectures in Scovel Hall Room 116, Friday, 2:30 – 3:50 p.m.
January 16 –
Introduction to Deserts of the World
Reading: USGS Online Desert Booklet (please read all pages)
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January 23 –
Introduction to the Mojave Desert (Geology and History)
Reading: USGS Geology of the Mojave National Preserve (please read all pages)
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Assignments: (Research topics will be discussed.)
January 30 –
The Ever-Present Wind: Dunes, Ventifacts and Other Geological Results
Reading: Miller & Wright, pages 25-31; websites on this week’s page.
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Assignments: Paper topics due on January 30.
February 6 –
Tectonic and Structural Context of the Mojave Desert
Reading: Miller & Wright, pages vii-xiii, 2-13, 33-48.
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February 13 –
Desert Water: Alluvial Fans, Wadis and Playas of the Mojave
Reading:
Special events: Field trip deposit due to Patrice Reeder.
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February 20 –
A Magmatic and Volcanic Tour of the Mojave National Preserve
Reading:
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February 27 –
Virtual Tour of Our Field Area
Reading:
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March 6 –
Introduction to the Field Trip Locations and Projects
Reading:
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Field Trip! (March 8-14)
March 27 –
Summary of the Field Trip: Observations and Other Adventures
Reading:
Special events: (This is the last class meeting before poster presentations on May 1.)
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May 1 –
Poster presentations.