Homepage for the pages administered by Wayne E. Steinmetz, of the Pomona College Chemistry Department. It contains links to the various classes and other college activities led by Professor Steinmetz.
Chemistry-Study and teaching; Bibliographical citations
Handout prepared by the Writing Center and provided for students in ID1, critical inquiry, section 25, also known as "The Wilderness, Paradise on Earth?". If offers information and links on the APA, Chicago, MLA and ACS editorial styles.
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...
Page providing details on the ID1, Critical Inquiry, Section 25 field trip to the West Fork of Bear Creek on September 20, 2008. It describes the area and contains links to relevant maps and images.
Image of the map used for the ID1, Critical Inquiry, Section 25 field trip to the West Fork of Bear Creek on September 20, 2008. The trail was mapped by the instructor.
Handout providing the UTM coordinates and trail profile of the route to West Fork of Bear Canyon (Mt. Baldy) via Bear Flat. The ID1, Critical Inquiry, Section 25 field trip involved hiking the trail. The images were created by the instructor.
Topographical map created by the instructor of ID1, Critical Inquiry, Section 25 for the purpose of the class field trip to the west fork of Bear Canyon. The map shows the trail they took in red, magenta and orange, as well as the hydrology and the...
Satellite image created by the instructor of ID1, Critical Inquiry, Section 25 for the purpose of the class field trip to the west fork of Bear Canyon. The image shows the trail they took in red, magenta and orange, as well as the hydrology and the...
Chemistry-Study and teaching; Wilderness areas; Environmentalism
Description of the freshman seminar based on the explanation of it in the course catalogue. The handout gives a brief summary of the themes and goals of ID1, Critical Inquiry, Section 25, also known as "“The Wilderness, Paradise on Earth?”.
Chemistry-Study and teaching; Wilderness areas; Environmentalism
Handout providing details for the ID1, Section 25 final research paper and oral presentation on a wilderness site or potential wilderness area which has been lost or compromised or might be lost in the near future.
Chemistry-Study and teaching; Wilderness areas; Landscapes
Handout on art and the wilderness, with examples of pieces of artwork, an essay by Rebecca Solnit, and material on the Hudson River School. The handout is from the 2006 version of the ID, Critical Inquiry course.
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
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
Image of the trail to the Lost Horse Mine, a possible destination of the ID1, Critical Inquiry, Section 25 field trip to Joshua Tree National Park on November 15, 2008. The route is actually an old mining road that leads directly to the mine.
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
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; 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...
