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Summer 2017
Apr 29,2024 |
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| G 147 - National Parks Geology |
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Associated Term:
Summer 2017
Learning Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: 1. Describe and explain the geologic origin of several national parks of the western United States. 2. Classify park rocks, landforms, mountain-building episodes and plate tectonic settings. 3. Assess and examine theories of formation of various rocks, features, and mountain ranges in national parks, including the rock cycle, volcanism, glaciation, plate tectonics, and patterns of erosion and deposition in the parks studied. 4. Evaluate the effects of park tourism within the parks and consequences of mining and other resource extraction in neighboring areas. 5. Interpret the sequence of geologic history, inter-relationships of Earth’s cycles, and development of life as exposed in the rock record of the national parks and monuments 6. Evaluate and interpret the history and culture behind the development of the National Park system and the sustainability of the National Park System. Required Materials: Technical Requirements: |
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