GEY 108 Geology of National Parks: GT-SC2

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. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC2 category.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Grade of C or higher in the following courses: CCR 092 or CCR 094 and MAT 050 or MAT 055; or equivalent placement scores.