SUMMER-ABROAD.UCDAVIS.EDU May 13, 2008 05:51 PM
Class Size: 18-24
Experience the magnificence of an active volcano while living and studying on the summit of Kilauea on the Big Island, Hawaii. The goal of the course is for students to learn fundamental aspects of physical and chemical volcanology; the course will have a major field study component, and subjects which are introduced in lectures will be reinforced and expanded on through exercises in the field. Field work may involve hiking as much as 15 miles a day; all students are expected to participate as well as keep up with the rest of the group.
Robert Zierenberg, Ph.D
Geology, UC Davis
zierenberg@geology.ucdavis.edu
Professor Zierenberg’s fields of study include aqueous geochemistry, stable isotope geochemistry, and economic geology. His research has focused on water/rock interaction in active and ancient hydrothermal systems, including the "black smokers" on the mid-ocean ridges. Prof. Zierenberg’s ecent work includes investigation of seafloor hydrothermal systems on sediment-covered portions of the northern Juan de Fuca Ridge and southern Gorda Ridge during Leg 169 of the Ocean Drilling Program. Ancient analogs of seafloor hydrothermal systems investigated include the Turner-Albright massive sulfide deposit in the Josephine Ophiolite, OR, and the Red Dog Pb-Zn-Ag deposit in the Brooks Range, AK. Prof. Zierenberg’s other interests include the environmental effects of mining, particularly the generation of acid mine drainage, mercury contamination in Clear Lake related to the abandoned Sulphur Bank Hg mine, and the geochemical and biological cycling of sulfur.
This Program carries a total of 6 units. Auditing is not an option.
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Students will stay in the Barracks at Kilauea Military Camp (KMC), a Joint Services Recreation Center, http://kmc-volcano.com/default.asp. KMC is surrounded by the dramatic beauty of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Nearby is the world’s most active volcano, Kilauea. Students will need to provide their own bed linens and towels. Men and women’s accommodations and bathrooms are separated by gender.
Dinner will be provided by an outside caterer. With advance notice it is possible to accommodate vegetarian and/or vegan diets. All other meals are your responsibility and will likely be eaten in the field.
Fees for Summer Abroad include the Summer Abroad Program Fee, Course Fee, and Accommodations and Activities Fee. The Accommodations and Activities Fee covers lodging, selected meals (if included), selected field trips, group accidental death & dismemberment and emergency health insurance, select publications, and additional program specific costs. Air fare is not included. All fees are subject to change.
| $500.00 | UC Davis Summer Abroad Program Fee (includes $300 non-refundable deposit) |
| $882.00 | Course Fee ($147/unit X 6 units)* |
| $702.00 | Accommodations and Activities Fee |
| $2,084.00 |
TOTAL ESTIMATED FEES CHARGED TO STUDENTS |
* This fee level is based on the proposed 2007-08 governor's budget. The fees are subject to Regental, legislative, and gubernatorial action and may change without notice.