GEOL.3400 Geology of North America

Id: 042018 Credits: 2-2

Description

This is a reading course that is paired with a summer field experience lab section (GEOL.3420L). This course will involve familiarization of the geology of a region in North America including, but not limited to State and National Parks, with a different regional focus each time the course is offered. Students will read and discuss papers on the region of geologic interest and will learn necessary skills (e.g., geologic mapping, sampling, geophysical methods, equipment use, safety, etc.) needed for the subsequent field experience.

Prerequisites

Pre-Req: ENVI.2010 Earth Systems:Geosphere & EEAS Majors Only.

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Course prerequisites/corequisites are determined by the faculty and approved by the curriculum committees. Students are required to fulfill these requirements prior to enrollment. For courses offered through online or GPS delivery, students are responsible for confirming with the instructor or department that all enrollment requirements have been satisfied before registering.