GEOL 105 - Introduction to Geology of National Parks

Credits: 3

Description
Geology of selected national parks and monuments in North America with emphasis on surface processes including the causes and effects of Pleistocene glaciation and major tectonic events that have shaped the topography of the United States and Canada.

Student Learning Outcomes

Understand geographic locations for selected parks and monuments.
Appreciate geologic development of United States.
Understand surface process and tectonics that shaped topography of the United States and Canada.

Prerequisite: None