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Curriculum Vitae Robert I. Davies
Professor of Astronomy, Geology & Physical Science
Office - Science 125 Fields of Interest: California Geology, Vertebrate Paleontology, and Oceanography
Education
2002-2005 San Francisco State University, San Francisco, California M.S. Applied Geosciences 1996-1999 Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, California B.S. Geology 1995-1996 CSU San Bernardino, San Bernardino, California 1994-1995 College of the Desert, Palm Desert, California 1991-1994 Palomar Community College, San Marcos, California
Academic Positions Professor Merced College Astronomy 01 Fall, 2006 to present Physical Science 01 Fall, 2006 to present Geology 01 Fall, 2006 to present Geology Lab Fall, 2006 to present Physical Science Lab Fall, 2006 to present
Adjunct Instructor San Francisco State University Geology 105-01, History of Life Spring 2006, Fall 2005, Spring 2005 Geology 105-02, History of Life Spring 2006, Fall 2005, Spring 2005 Geology 302-02, Violent Earth Spring 2006, Fall 2005 Geology 302-03, Violent Earth Spring 2006, Fall 2005 Geology 103-04, Introduction to Oceanography Laboratory Fall 2004, Spring 2003
Lecturer Sonoma State University Geology 110-01, Natural Disasters Fall 2005 Geology 102-03, Introduction to Geology Laboratory Fall 2005 Geology 303-01, Advanced Principles of Geology Laboratory Fall 2005
Teacher Cloverdale High School Physics (2 sections) 2001-2002 Physical Science (1 Section) 2001-2002 Integrated Science (3 Sections) 2001-2002
Awards, Scholarships, Recognition
1999 G. Davidson Woddard Field Scholarship, Sonoma State University Fall 1997, Spring 1997 Deans List
Academic Field Trip Experience 2007 Geography and Geomorphology of Palomar Mountain (NAGT Field Trip) 2007 A Geologic Cross-section from Merced to Yosemite 2006 A Geologic Cross-section from Merced to Yosemite 2005 Geology of Sonoma and Marin Counties, California 2003 Coastal Processes from Daily City to Half Moon Bay 2002 Lake Lahontan: Sedimentary and Landform Record, Wadsworth, Nevada 2003 Soils of the Mendocino Ecological Staircase, Fort Bragg, California 2003 Quaternary Faulting in the Central Nevada Seismic Belt, Dixie Valley, Fairview Peak, and Fondaway Canyon, Nevada 1999 Mapping a Section of the Cenozoic Badlands deposits, South Dakota 1999 Geology of Little Elk Creek, South Dakota 1999 Geology of Boxelder Creek, South Dakota 1999 Geology of Deadmans Gulch, South Dakota 1999 Freemont Lake Glacial Mapping, Pinedale, Wyoming 1999 Leucite Hills Volcanic Mapping, Rock Springs, Wyoming 1999 Geologic Map of Whitewood Peak, South Dakota 1999 Geologic Map of Berne, South Dakota 1999 Geology of Point Reyes Peninsula, California 1999 Geology of the Southernmost Nopah Range and Northern Alexander Hills, Tecopa pass Quadrangle, California 1998 The Structural Features of a Portion of Poleta Folds, Deep Springs Valley, California 1998 The Geology of a Section of Submarine Fan Deposits in the Northern Area of Ocean Cove Beach, California 1998 Reconnaissance Mapping of the Sub-Members of the Carrera Formation and Stratigraphic Columns of a Cambrian Thrombolite Reef at Eagle Mountain, Death Valley, California 1998 Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology Field Studies in the East Mojave Desert, and Death Valley, California 1997 The Geology of the Southwest Portion of Lone Mountain, Nevada 1993 Colorado Desert and Salton Trough Geology 1993 A Geologic Cross-Section of San Diego County 1993 Oceanographic Cruise on RV Sea Explorer 1993 Coastal Processes of North San Diego County 1993 Field studies in the East Mojave Desert, California Publications/ Presentations
Davies, R.I., and Spittler, T.S., 1999, Index to published landslide maps, California Coast Ranges, Monterey County and north for use in timber harvesting plan preparation on non-federal land, California Division on Mines and Geology Special Publication 120, 1999.
Wilen, J.E., Lancaster, J.,Allen, J., and Davies R.I. 2002, Temporal Significance of Volcanic Ash, Petrified Wood, and Uplifted Fluvial Terrace Deposits in the Chileno and San Antonio Creek Drainages, Marin County, California, GSA Poster session, Denver Colorado. Professional Experience
Staff Paleontologist/Geologist Garcia and Associates, August 01 to June 04 Staff Geologist,The Geoservices Group, February 02 to June 04 Soils Technician, Kleinfelder Associates, March 00 to September 00 Geologic Assistant, California Division of Mines and Geology, January 99 to August 99 Rainwater Technician, Toxscan/ Kinnetic Laboratories, July 93 to June 94 Apprentice level Survey Chainman, NBS Lowery Civil Engineers, April 86 to October 88 Professional Geologic ProjectsGeologic Evaluation, Mapping, and Slope Stability Studies T-T Vineyards Sonoma Country Inn (Auberge Resorts) Palisades Inn and Spa (Calistoga) Fetzer Vineyards- McNab Ranch Dam Matanzas Elementary School Peter Michael Winery- Seaview Road Property Plumas National Forest Mt. Hough Ranger District
Paleontologic Identification, Environmental Impact Assessment Paleontologic Studies for Old Airport Road Business Park, Auburn California Cultural and Paleontological Sensitivity and Existing Conditions Report for the Russian River Watershed, Sonoma and Mendocino Counties Preliminary Paleontologic Studies for Jefferson-Martin 230 kV Transmission line Preliminary Paleontologic Studies for Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit Corridor Study Three Mountain Power Plant Project Paleontological Resources Monitoring and Mitigation plan
Environmental Investigation and Groundwater Remediation Bodega Avenue, Petaluma, California 1275 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa, California 930 South A Street, Santa Rosa, California 2800 Gravenstein Highway South, Sebastopol, California 18017 Sonoma Highway, Boyes Hot Springs, California 280 South Main Street, Sebastopol, California 120 Washington Street, Cloverdale California (Washington School) Hansen’s Truck Stop, Fortuna, California Cumulative Watershed Effects Analysis, Mount Jura Defensible Fire Protection Zone
Other Experience/ Skills · Excellent communication skills · Educational and professional computer fluency · Experience using Web CT and Blackboard · World wide geologic knowledge from extensive travels · Experience in a variety of Private Sector Geologic Applications
Volunteer Work Petaluma Animal Shelter - Guide Dogs for the Blind - Guide Dogs of the Desert References
Alan P. Trujillo, MSc. Palomar Junior College (760) 744-1150 x 2734 Karen Grove. Ph. D., San Francisco State University (415) 338-2617 Matthew J. James, Ph.D., Sonoma State University, (707) 664-2301 Eugene Lile, Principal, Cloverdale High School (707) 894-1900
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