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Sacramento State Geology & U.S. Geological Survey
Fall 2006 COLLOQUIUM SERIES For more info, download PDF

• Wed, Oct 4: “Reviving ancient organisms in crystals: Jurassic Park or Fantastic Lark?”
  Tim Lowenstein, Binghamton University
• Tues, Oct 10: “Head Water Meadows, Flood Transmission, and Stream Restoration”
  Craig Oehrli, United States Forest Service
• Tues, Nov 7: “Structural geologic influences on channel sinuosity of the Middle Fork of the American River near Horseshoe Bar, Sierra Nevada, California”
  Nate Manley, Sacramento State Geology M.S. Thesis
• Tues, Nov 21: “Sierra Nevada Foothills Residential Land Development in an Area of Historic Mine Activity: Compatability or Ticking Time Bomb?”
  George Wheeldon, P.G.
• Tues, Dec 5:
  • "Evaluating Methods for Quantifying Volume Percent of Magma Mixing: An Example from Lassen Volcanic National Park"
    Christina Stout, Sacramento State Geology B.S. Thesis
  • “California Licensure and the Geologist-in-Training Program”
    Mike Luksic, Calif. Board for Geologists & Geophysicists
    

UCR Extension: GIS and GPS fall classes begin soon!
Complete course catalog

Introduction to ArcGIS
Date/Time: Sat.-Sun. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 14-15 (2 meeting/s)
Reg #: 062-SCG-G09
Fee: $420 (Includes text)
Location: Palm Desert: UCR Palm Desert, 75-080 Frank Sinatra Dr.

Practical Approaches for Implementing Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Date/Time: Thurs. 6-9:30 p.m., Sept. 21-Nov. 9 (8 meetings)
Reg #: 062-SCG-G02
Fee: $395
Location: Riverside, UCR Extension Center, 1200 University Ave.

GIS Applications Lab
Date/Time: Wed. 6-9:30 p.m., Sept. 27-Nov. 15 (8 meeting/s)
Reg #: 062-SCG-G04
Fee: $395
Location: Riverside, UCR Extension Center, 1200 University Ave.

GIS Data Resources
Date/Time: Tues. 6-9:30 p.m., Sept. 26-Nov. 14 (8 meeting/s)
Reg #: 062-SCG-G03
Fee: $395
Location: Riverside, UCR Extension Center, 1200 University Ave.

GIS Project Management
Date/Time: Mon. 6-9:30 p.m., Sept. 18-Nov. 13 (9 meeting/s)
Reg #: 062-SCG-G07
Fee: $395
Location: Riverside, UCR Extension Center, 1200 University Ave.

Programming ArcMap Using Visual Basic for Applications
Date/Time: Sat.-Sun. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 7-8 (2 meeting/s)
Reg #: 062-SCG-G05
Fee: $395
Location: Riverside, UCR Extension Center, 1200 University Ave.

Using GIS in Crime Analysis
Date/Time: Sat.-Sun. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Nov. 4-5 (2 meeting/s)
Reg #: 062-SCG-G12
Fee: $395
Location: Riverside, UCR Extension Center, 1200 University Ave.

Working with CAD Data in GIS
Date/Time: Sat.-Sun. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 21-22 (2 meeting/s)
Reg #: 062-SCG-G06
Fee: $395
Location: Riverside, UCR Extension Center, 1200 University Ave.

Principles of GPS Technology
Date/Time: Thurs. 6-9:30 p.m., Sept. 28-Nov. 16 (9 meeting/s)
Reg #: 062-SCG-G10
Fee: $395
Location: Riverside, UCR Extension Center, 1200 University Ave.

Survey Data Adjustments
Date/Time: Sat.-Sun. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Nov. 18-19 (2 meeting/s)
Reg #: 062-SCG-G11
Fee: $395
Location: Riverside, UCR Extension Center, 1200 University Ave.

ESRI ArcGIS User Group Locations
ArcGIS User Groups provide a forum for ESRI users to share their experiences with each other, exchange best practices, and learn about new technology. These groups are very effective for new as well as experienced users. Topics range from entry level to advanced. Each meeting offers a focused, education-based agenda. Register now for the upcoming meeting in your area: http://gis2.esri.com/usersupport/usergroups/ugselect.cfm

Fall 2006 Environmental Training Courses from the Northwest Environmental Training Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit program of the Northwest Environmental Education Council

Complete NWETC Course Catalog: http://www.nwetc.org/training.htm
Reduced tuition available for Native American tribes; government employees; nonprofits; students; and NAEP members

Introduction to ArcView 9 for Fisheries and Wildlife Biology Applications
November 7 - 9, 2006, 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (3 Days)
ExecuTrain of Sacramento
2901 K Street, Suite 450, Sacramento, California
Registration: $595 ($495 for Native American Tribes; nonprofits;
government agencies; students; and AFS, and NAEP members).
Course website: http://www.nwetc.org/gis-400_11-06_sacramento.htm
Download Information Packet (PDF File)

Introduction to ArcGIS 9 and Environmental Applications of GIS
Course ID: GIS-403
December 5 - 7, 2006, 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (3 Days)
ExecuTrain-Los Angeles
6053 West Century Blvd., Suite 150, Los Angeles, California
Download Information Packet (PDF File)

Introduction to ArcGIS 9 and Environmental Applications of GIS
Course ID: GIS-403
December 12 - 14, 2006, 8:30 A.M. to 5 P.M. (3 Days)
ExecuTrain San Francisco
210 Spear Street, San Francisco, California
Download Information Packet (PDF File)

Environmental Forensics - Analytical and Geochemical Applications for Contaminant Transport, Risk Assessment, and Apportioning Liability
Course I.D. CHEM-405
January 30 - 31, 2007, 8:30 A.M. - 5 P.M. (2 Days)
Radisson Hotel - Sacramento
500 Leisure Lane, Sacramento, California
Download Information Packet (PDF File)

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