A lecture in the field to highlight the significant geologic, cultural and historic features focusing on the area in and around Lava Beds National Monument in northern California. The course consists of a 3 day camping field trip arranged to illustrate the geologic setting, stratigraphy and structure, topography, age and origin, significant events through geologic time, and special features unique to the region associated with Modoc prehistory and oral traditions, the Modoc War, CCC camp, WWII history, Japanese Internment Camp in Newell, water rights issues, etc. This course is also offered as G025LB for no credit or grade.

This course may be taken 1 time for credit.