ESCI 12000. GEOLOGY OF OUR NATIONAL PARKS Examination of the fundamental geologic processes responsible for the unique landscapes of the U.S. National Parks. Topics include plate tectonics; geologic time; Earth materials; mountain building; volcanism; climate change; and surficial and subsurface landscape evolution through glacial, stream, and groundwater activity. An overview of the geologic histories of selected National Parks will be emphasized. Three hours of lecture weekly. [MNS]
- Teacher: Alex Crawford-Alley
- Teaching Assistant: Kendra Devereux