Next May,
play in America’s backyard
Geology of the National Parks
Term 9 2009-10
The United States was the first nation to set aside land as a national park for the purposes of preservation and
recreation. This class will explore the spectacular geology of our country as the principal factor in the establishment of national parks. Students will investigate the diversity of geological formations and learn about the dynamic processes that cause such diversity on Earth.
The 2009-10 course will travel from southern Colorado into southeast Utah and visit locations such asthe Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Great Sand Dunes National
Park. Mesa Verde, and Canyonlands. (Professor Emily Walsh)
Prerequisite: GEO 111 or 114
*This course entails additional costs*