printer friendly pageGES 1A: Introduction to Geology: The Physical Science of the Earth
For non-majors or prospective majors in the Earth Sciences. Lectures, hands-on laboratories, and three one-day weekend field trips. Focus is on the physical and chemical processes of heat and mass transfer within the earth and its fluid envelopes, including deep-earth, crustal, surface, and atmospheric processes. Topics include the dynamics of and interactions between the inner earth, plate tectonics, surface processes, and atmospheric processes such as climate change and global warming. Only one of GES 1A, 1B, or 1C may be taken for credit. Prerequisites: MATH 19 or equivalent.
Terms: Aut
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Units: 5
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UG Reqs: GER:DBNatSci
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Grading: Letter or Credit/No Credit
Instructors:
Hilley, G. (PI)
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Mallis, J. (PI)
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Mott, A. (PI)
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Rotzien, J. (PI)
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Instructors:
Hilley, G. (PI)
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Mallis, J. (PI)
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Mott, A. (PI)
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Rotzien, J. (PI)
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Shelef, E. (PI)
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Thomas, D. (PI)
GES 1BN: Introduction to Geology: California Desert Field Geology
For non-majors and prospective majors or minors in the Earth Sciences. California's Death Valley and Owens Valley are used as natural laboratories for studying active geologic processes that shape Earth's surface (earthquakes, mountain building, volcanoes, glaciers) and for tracing a billion years of Earth history, climate change, and historic human impacts. Lectures on physical geology and hands-on laboratory exercises involving rock identification and interpreting topographic and geologic maps and remote sensing imagery provide the background necessary to appreciate the 6-day field trip to these desert areas during Spring Break. Camping and moderate hiking required. Onl...
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For non-majors and prospective majors or minors in the Earth Sciences. California's Death Valley and Owens Valley are used as natural laboratories for studying active geologic processes that shape Earth's surface (earthquakes, mountain building, volcanoes, glaciers) and for tracing a billion years of Earth history, climate change, and historic human impacts. Lectures on physical geology and hands-on laboratory exercises involving rock identification and interpreting topographic and geologic maps and remote sensing imagery provide the background necessary to appreciate the 6-day field trip to these desert areas during Spring Break. Camping and moderate hiking required. Only one of GES 1A, 1B, or 1C may be taken for credit. Recommended: high school chemistry.
Terms: not given this year
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Units: 5
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UG Reqs: Writing2, GER:DBNatSci
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Grading: Letter or Credit/No Credit
GES 1C: Introduction to Geology: Dynamic Earth
For non-majors or prospective majors in the Earth Sciences. Integrated lecture-lab includes hands-on activities and local field trips. Focus is on reading the dynamic geological landscape, with an emphasis on California-primarily Bay Area-geology. Topics include plate tectonics, earthquakes and volcanoes, Earth materials, geologic time, stream processes, and climate change over geologic time. Only one of GES 1A, 1B, or 1C may be taken for credit.
Terms: Spr
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Units: 4
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UG Reqs: GER:DBNatSci
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Grading: Letter or Credit/No Credit
GES 4: Evolution and Extinction: Introduction to Historical Geology (EARTHSYS 4)
Introduction to the basic tools and principles geologists and paleontologists use to reconstruct the history of the Earth. Principles of stratigraphy, correlation, the geological timescale, the history of biodiversity, and the interpretation of fossils. The use of data from sedimentary geology, geochemistry, and paleontology to test theories for critical events in Earth history such as mass extinctions. Two half-day field trips.
Terms: Win
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Units: 4
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UG Reqs: GER:DBNatSci
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Grading: Letter (ABCD/NP)
Instructors:
Payne, J. (PI)
GES 5: Living on the Edge
A weekend field trip along the Pacific Coast. Tour local beaches, geology, and landforms with expert guides from the Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences. Enjoy a BBQ dinner and stay overnight in cabins along the Santa Cruz coast. Get to know faculty and graduate students in the Earth Sciences. Requirements: One campus meeting and weekend field trip to Pacific Coast. Enrollment limited to 18. Freshman have first choice.
Terms: Aut
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Units: 1
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Grading: Satisfactory/No Credit
Instructors:
Miller, E. (PI)
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Hoiland, C. (TA)
GES 7A: An Introduction to Wilderness Skills
Living, traveling, and working in the wilderness for those planning fieldwork in the back country. Local geology, environmental ethics, trip planning, first aid, and leadership techniques. Four mandatory weekend outings focus on back country travel, minimum impact camping, equipment use and maintenance, rock climbing, and navigation. 7A emphasizes wilderness travel and climbing. 7B emphasizes winter camping skills and back country skiing. Food, group, and major personal gear provided. Guest speakers. Fee. See https://www.stanford.edu/class/ges7, or email [email protected].
Terms: Aut
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Units: 1
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Grading: Satisfactory/No Credit
Instructors:
Bird, D. (PI)
GES 7B: An Introduction to Wilderness Skills
Living, traveling, and working in the wilderness for those planning fieldwork in the backcountry. Local geology, environmental ethics, trip planning, first aid, and leadership techniques. Four mandatory weekend outings focus on backcountry travel, minimum impact camping, equipment use and maintenance, rock climbing, and navigation. 7A emphasizes wilderness travel and climbing. 7B emphasizes winter camping skills and backcountry skiing. Food, group, and major personal gear provided. Guest speakers. Fee. See https://www.stanford.edu/class/ges7, or email [email protected].
Terms: Win
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Units: 1
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Grading: Satisfactory/No Credit
Instructors:
Bird, D. (PI)
GES 7C: Advanced Wilderness Skills
For students with prior backcountry experience. Backcountry skiing, mountaineering, climbing, first aid, and trip planning. Focus is on outdoor leadership experience and trip management techniques. Food, group, and major personal gear provided. Four mandatory weekend trips. Fee. See https://www.stanford.edu/class/ges7/ for information or contact [email protected]. Prerequisite: application.
Terms: Spr
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Units: 1
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Grading: Satisfactory/No Credit
Instructors:
Bird, D. (PI)
GES 8: Oceanography: An Introduction to the Marine Environment
For non-majors and earth science and environmental majors. Topics: topography and geology of the sea floor; evolution of ocean basins; circulation of ocean and atmosphere; nature of sea water, waves, and tides; and the history of the major ocean basins. The interface between continents and ocean basins, emphasizing estuaries, beaches, and continental shelves with California margin examples. Relationships among the distribution of inorganic constituents, ocean circulation, biologic productivity, and marine environments from deep sea to the coast. One-day field trip to measure and analyze waves and currents.
Terms: Sum
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Units: 3
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UG Reqs: GER:DBNatSci
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Grading: Letter or Credit/No Credit
Instructors:
Ingle, J. (PI)
GES 12SC: Environmental and Geological Field Studies in the Rocky Mountains (EARTHSYS 12SC, EESS 12SC)
Three-week field program emphasizing coupled environmental and geological problems in the Rocky Mountains, covering a broad range of topics including the geologic origin of the American West from three billion years ago to the present; paleoclimatology and the glacial history of this mountainous region; the long- and short-term carbon cycle and global climate change; and environmental issues in the American West related to changing land-use patterns and increased demand for its abundant natural resources. Examination of earth/environmental science-related questions in three different settings: 1) the three-billion-year-old rocks and the modern glaciers of the Wind River M...
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Three-week field program emphasizing coupled environmental and geological problems in the Rocky Mountains, covering a broad range of topics including the geologic origin of the American West from three billion years ago to the present; paleoclimatology and the glacial history of this mountainous region; the long- and short-term carbon cycle and global climate change; and environmental issues in the American West related to changing land-use patterns and increased demand for its abundant natural resources. Examination of earth/environmental science-related questions in three different settings: 1) the three-billion-year-old rocks and the modern glaciers of the Wind River Mountains of Wyoming; 2) the sediments in the adjacent Wind River basin; and 3) the volcanic center of Yellowstone National Park and the mountainous region of Teton National Park. Small group work to analyze data and prepare reports and maps. Lectures in the field prior to and after fieldwork. Note: One week of backpacking in the Wind Rivers and hiking while staying in cabins near Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Terms: Aut
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Units: 2
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Grading: Letter (ABCD/NP)
Instructors:
Chamberlain, P. (PI)
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