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Nov 21, 2024
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◆ GEY 1108 - Geology of U.S. National Parks (GT-SC2)3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Next Generation Accuplacer Writing scores 246-300; or equivalent ACT score 18 or SAT score 470; or passed any CCR course, ENG 0092 , or 1000-level ENG course with a grade of C- or higher. The college may also use previous academic history, including high school information, for placement.
Explores significant geologic features and the processes that create them using examples and case studies from the U.S. National Park System. Weathering and erosional landforms, caves and reefs, coasts, glaciers, volcanoes, and complex mountains are discussed. Fundamental geologic concepts including plate tectonics, deep time, and rock classifications are introduces and incorporated throughout the course. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC2 category.
Prev. Course Codes: GEY-108
LEC 45 Contact hours
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