Geology 120 - The Geology of American Parks

Institution:

Colgate University

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Description:

Staff This 0.5-credit course is designed to introduce first-year and sophomore students to geological processes, materials, and basic field techniques using sites at National Parks in the United States and Canada. Major goals of the course include developing facility with basic field methods used in geology and other natural sciences, promoting understanding of how regional geological history and active modern processes shape landscapes, and exploring the impacts of human interactions with the natural world. Prerequisite: at least one course in geology or other introductory field-oriented science course.

Credits:

0.50

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colgate.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 228-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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