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In this introductory course, students will develop a fundamental understanding of geology through the exploration of geologic formations present in various U.S. national parks and monuments. Highlighting the significance of geoheritage and responsible environmental stewardship, the course will use the geology found in our parks as examples to learn about various geological topics such as rocks, fossils, geologic time and dating, weathering and erosion, plate tectonics, and the impacts of climate change.
Level I Prereq: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; Academic Math Level 2
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Day Class (before 5 p.m.)
Evening Class (after 5 p.m.)| Description | Hours |
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| Credits | 3 |
| Lecture Hours | 45 |
| Clinical Hours | 0 |
| Lab Hours | 0 |
| Other Hours | 0 |
| Total Hours | 45 |
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