Earth 132Field Studies in Death Valley

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Earth 132-Field Studies in Death Valley

• What and where is it?
• When is it?
• How much does it cost?

• How do we get there?
• What will I see?
• How do I sign up?

Badwater 284 feet below sea level
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What is Earth 132?

• A 5-day field course where you learn about
  Californias physical geology and geologic
  history as recorded by the rocks in the Death
  Valley region.
• 2.7 units, UC/CSU transferable
• Where is it?

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Where is it?
Death Valley
SBCC
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When is Earth 132?

• April 13-17, 2005 (Wed.-Sun.)
• Depart SBCC on Wed. _at_ 530am
• Return on Sunday _at_ 5pm.

How much does it cost?

• 125.00 plus the cost of units

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How do we get there?

• A large bus and three 15-passenger vans

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What will I see and learn?

• Mountains, valleys, rocks, volcanoes, and faults!
• 2.0 billion years of earth history!
• Other people having a great time!

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Bring your own camping gear.
Your home!
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What about the food?
HRC department cooks the food, but you will do
dishes!
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It can get cold.
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Gorgeous scenery!
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Your view from the toilet!
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Scottys Castle
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Did I mention the Gorgeous scenery!
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Dont forget about the swim stops!
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How do I sign up?

• Turn in Request to Participate form.
• Register and pay.
• Attend the orientation meeting.