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Mauna Ulu, Hawaii (from U.S. Geol. Survey). |
Crater Lake, Oregon. |
This is a general introduction to the concepts of Basic (Physical) Geology and Earth History taught using the examples of the National Parks and Monuments in the United States.
The specific regions and parks studied include:
The Colorado Plateau: Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce, Arches, etc.
The Cascade Range: Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Rainier, Lassen, etc.
The Deserts: Death Valley, Joshua Tree, Great Sand Dunes, etc.
The Rockies: Glacier, Grand Tetons, Yellowstone, etc.
The Sierras: Yosemite, Kings Canyon, Sequoia, etc.
Alaska: Denali, Kenai Fjords, Katmai, Wrangell-St. Elias, etc.
Hawaii: Hawaii, Haleakala.
Fossils: Petrified Forest, Dinosaur, John Day, etc.
Caves: Carlsbad Caverns, Mammoth Cave, Wind Cave, etc.
Coasts: Redwood, Olympic, Everglades, Channel Islands, etc.
There is no prerequisite for this course.
Enrolled students may participate on the Death Valley field trip during the semester.
Go to other Course Offerings or Field Trips.
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Owachomo natural bridge, Utah. |
