ESC 230 - Geology of New York State

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Ulster County Community College

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Description:

3 Credits Math,Science,ENGR, & TECH Earth Science This course will examine the unique and often spectacular geology of New York State. Topics include a study of New York's geologic provinces, important rock formations exposed throughout the State, our important mineral resources, past life in New York as preserved in the fossil record, and a broad survey of our 1.3 billion-year geologic history. This course includes several local field trips held during regular class time and a required weekend field trip to the Adirondacks. Prerequisite or corequisite: ESC 102, ESC 104, or ESC 223. 3 hrs. lect. Field trip expense.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.SUNYULSTER.EDU

Phone Number:

(845) 687-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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