Syllabus for the freshman seminar course ID1, Critical Inquiry, Section 25, also known as "The Wilderness, Paradise on Earth?”. The handout provides information on the course's instructor, readings, logistics, graded assignments and schedule. It...
Chemistry-Study and teaching; Wilderness areas; Parks, National
Page providing details on the ID1, Critical Inquiry, Section 25 field trip to Joshua Tree National Park on November 15, 2008. If includes information on and maps for two possible destinations -the Desert Queen Mine and the Lost Horse Mine.
Chemistry-Study and teaching; Wilderness areas; Parks, National
Map of the entire park offering a a birds-eye view of Joshua Tree, used for the ID1, Critical Inquiry, Section 25 field trip to Joshua Tree National Park on November 15, 2008.
Chemistry-Study and teaching; Wilderness areas; Parks, National
Route from Split Rock to the Desert Queen Mine, with UTM coordinates in kilometers. The image shows one possible trail and destination of the ID1, Critical Inquiry, Section 25 field trip to Joshua Tree National Park on November 15, 2008. It was...
Chemistry-Study and teaching; Wilderness areas; Parks, National
Topographical map of Joshua Tree, focusing on the area from Split Rock to the Desert Queen Mine. The mine was one possible destination of the ID1, Critical Inquiry, Section 25 field trip on November 15, 2008. The trail is shown in bright red.
Chemistry-Study and teaching; Wilderness areas; Parks, National
Satellite image of the area from Split Rock to the Desert Queen Mine. The mine was one possible destination of the ID1, Critical Inquiry, Section 25 field trip to Joshua Tree National Park on November 15, 2008. The trail is shown in bright red and...
Picture of the group at Desert View, the lunch stop near Hidden Lake. This image was taken on Monday during the 1999 orientation adventure: backpacking San Jacinto Peak via Humber Park.
Picture of Chris at Desert View, the lunch stop near Hidden Lake. This image was taken on Monday during the 1999 orientation adventure: backpacking San Jacinto Peak via Humber Park.
Chemistry-Study and teaching; Wilderness areas; Parks, National
Homepage for the Fall 2006 and 2008 ID1 class known as "The Wilderness, Paradise on Earth?". The page provides information on the course's goals, mechanics and resources.
Chemistry-Study and teaching; Wilderness areas; Parks, National
Image depicting the profile for the hike to Desert Queen Mine, one possible destination of the ID1, Critical Inquiry, Section 25 field trip to Joshua Tree National Park on November 15, 2008. The profile was determined by the instructor.
Chemistry-Study and teaching; Handouts; Thermodynamics; First law of thermodynamics; Chemical equilibrium
Introduction. The purpose of this short discussion is to provide a correct yet understandable introduction to thermodynamics. It is intended to replace and not complement the material in your text. The author is schooled in the Oberlin school of...
Picture of Tahquitz Canyon and Palm Springs from Desert View, the lunch stop near Hidden Lake. This image was taken on Monday during the 1999 orientation adventure: backpacking San Jacinto Peak via Humber Park.
