March 19, 2003 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 19, 2003
Department of Geology Offers Hawaiian Volcano Field Study, June 20 - 26.
IRVINE, CA Irvine Valley College is offering a geology field class to study volcanoes on the big island of Hawaii during Summer Semester 2003. The class will include daily excursions to study and observe Kilauea, the worlds most continuously active volcano, and Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea volcanoes.
Field sessions will include the study of glacial features, active lava flows, historic and prehistoric eruptions, and other evidence including footprints purported to be from people trapped during an eruption in 1790. The class will include hikes, with one near the top of Mauna Kea at an elevation of 13,000 feet.
A $300 course fee covers accommodations at the Kilauea Military Camp (KMC) and local transportation during the field trip. Students must make their own travel arrangements to Hawaii and pay for their own food and incidental expenses. Students may enroll online at www.ivc.edu, by phone at (949) 582-4299, or in person at the Student Services Center.
The Geology 170 class to Hawaii includes a mandatory orientation meeting at IVC on May 28. The meeting will include an overview of the field work, grading, schedule, clothing, and other logistics. Those interested in the field study are encouraged to register early as space is limited to only 28 students.
For more information, contact Professor George Brogan at (949) 451-5687 or at gbrogan@ivc.edu, or Professor Amy Stinson at (949) 451-5622 or at astinson@ivc.edu. For more information about the KMC, go to www.kmc-volcano.com.
Irvine Valley College is located at 5500 Irvine Center Drive, on the corner of Jeffery Road and Irvine Center Drive in Irvine.
Irvine Valley College Summer Session Geology Course
WHAT: Geology 170, Hawaiian Volcanoes Field Study, 1 unit.
WHEN: June 20 26, 2003.
WHERE: Kilauea Military Camp, Joint Services Recreation Center, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii.
COST: $300, not including air transportation, food and incidental expenses