University General Course Catalog 2018-2019 
    
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GEOL 405 - Geology of the National Parks

(3 units)
Fundamental geological principles applied to understanding the origin of geological features in National Parks and discussion of issues affecting National Parks.

Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 ; CH 201  or CH 202  or CH 203  or CH 212 ; Junior or Senior standing.

Units of Lecture: 3
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. apply information and techniques from previous coursework across disciplines to complete geologic field exercises.
2. describe the geologic timing and history that results in the present shape of the National Parks.
3. apply information and techniques from previous coursework across disciplines to complete geologic field exercises.
4. describe the geologic timing and history that results in the present shape of the National Parks.


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