GEOL 151 - Geology of the Mojave Desert
- Recent Professors
- Eric Hetherington
- Recent Semesters
- Spring 2026, Fall 2023, Fall 2022
- Class Size
- 25–30 students
- Credits
- 1
- Spring 2026 Sections
- View Spring 2026 sections of GEOL 151
- Transfers To
- CSU
- Description
- This field trip course introduces the geology and natural resources of the Mojave Desert. Major themes include tectonics and structure, mineral resources and mining, and energy resources. Some geologic features will be discussed en route, while extended stops, that include some hiking, allow closer examination of phenomena such as faults, volcanoes, mines, and solar power plants.
- Usually Held
- Sat 9:00am–3:00pm