2021 Fall

EPS 101 001 - FLD 001

Formerly Geology 101

Field Geology and Digital Mapping

Nicholas Swanson-hysell

Aug 25, 2021 - Dec 10, 2021

11:00 am - 04:59 pm

Off Campus

Class #:25036

Units: 4

Instruction Mode: In-Person Instruction
Time Conflict Enrollment Allowed

Offered through Earth and Planetary Science

Current Enrollment

Total Open Seats: 0

Enrolled: 16

Waitlisted: 0

Capacity: 16

Waitlist Max: 10

Open Reserved Seats:

1 reserved for Geology Majors

5 reserved for Students with Enrollment Permission

5 reserved for Geophysics Majors with 6 or more Terms in Attendance

Hours & Workload

2 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, 7 hours of instructional activity in non-classroom settings per week, and 3 hours of outside work hours per week.

Other classes by Nicholas Swanson-hysell

Geological mapping, field observation, and problem-solving in the Berkeley hills and environs leading to original interpretation of geological processes and history from stratigraphic, structural, and lithological investigations. Integration of the Berkeley hills geology into the Coast Ranges and California as a whole through field trips to key localities. Training in digital field mapping, global positioning systems, and laser surveying. Interdisciplinary focus encourages participation by nonmajors.

Class Notes

Prerequisite of EPS 50 or equivalent will be enforced. Priority for enrollment will go to geology and geophysics students. If you do not meet the criteria please add yourself to the wait list.