2019-2020 Catalog

GEY 108 Geology of U.S. National Parks

Explores significant geologic features and the processes that create them using examples and case studies from the U.S. National Park System. Weathering and erosional landforms, caves and reefs, coasts, glaciers, volcanoes, and complex mountains are discussed. Fundamental geologic concepts including plate tectonics, deep time, and rock classification are introduced and incorporated throughout the course.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

CCR 092 or CCR 093 or CCR 094 or ENG 121 or higher. The CCR course or ENG 121 may be taken at the same time with this course.