GEOL 310 - Geology of the Western National Parks

Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B6
An introductory course using selected U.S. National Parks as examples to introduce geologic topics and concepts, the features which make each park unique, and the geologic history western North America, as interpreted by features preserved in our national parks.

Strongly Recommended Preparation: Upper division status (greater than 60 earned semester units) and completion of lower division Areas B1-B3.
Prerequisites: Completion of GE Areas A1, A2, A3 and B4 with grade C- (CR) or better.
Credit Restrictions: Not for Geology or Environmental Sciences major or minor credit.
Equivalent Quarter Course: GEOL 3100.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: B6 - Upper Division Science Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning
Course Typically Offered: Variable Intermittently