Travel with Scholars—Death Valley

California: Geology of Death Valley National Park
March 24-31, 2007

Explore the desert wonder of Death Valley in this unique field course. Spend six days in the field studying the lowest and hottest spot on the continent. See marble polished to a mosaic tile in Mosaic Canyon. Travel through geologic time and experience the limestone and volcanic rocks of Titus Canyon. Explore a ghost town and mine. Hike through the colorful sediments of Golden Canyon. Ponder why rocks have left tracks in the playas of Race Track.

No previous geological coursework is required. Participants either camp at the Texas Springs group campground or stay at the Furnace Creek Ranch in Death Valley National Park. The course begins and ends in Bishop, California. Course fee includes campground fees; accommodations at the ranch are extra. (EDP 286112)

Tom Williams, M.S., P.G., an engineering geologist with the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board, has more than 25 years of professional and teaching experience. He has taught earth sciences at UC Berkeley Extension, Sonoma State University, Dominican University, Diablo Valley College, College of Marin, Napa Valley College, and Mendocino College.

Credit (Optional)

At press time, this course was under review for credit approval. For the current credit status, call (510) 642-3824.

Fees
$895. Includes course fee, hotel room (double occupancy) in Bishop, camp site, two dinners, and guided visits. A limited number of single rooms are available at Bishop for an additional fee of $100. A limited number of rooms are available at the Furnace Creek Ranch for an additional $480 double or $960 single occupancy. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from Death Valley. A deposit of $500 is due with enrollment; a second deposit is due January 19; the balance is due February 19. (Click here for enrollment and other important information.)

Orientation Meeting
Join Tom Williams for an orientation meeting in Berkeley on Wednesday, February 7, 2007, from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. For more information, call (510) 642-3824.

California: Geology of Death Valley National Park March 24-31, 2007

Credit (Optional)

Fees

Orientation Meeting

California: Geology of Death Valley National Park
March 24-31, 2007