2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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GEY 4820 - Geologic Evolution: Grand Canyon to Mt. Whitney – Seminar


Credit(s): 2

This course examines the stratigraphic, structural and tectonic evolution of the southwestern Cordilleran Province from the Colorado Plateau east of the Grand Canyon to the Sierran Front near Mount Whitney in preparation for expedition GEY 4830. Detailed study of geologic processes, structures and landforms includes construction of geologic cross-sections, map and air photo interpretation and discussion of current literature. This course may be repeated for credit once with permission of the instructor but may be counted only once toward degree program requirements.

Prerequisites: The prerequisite is GEY 1111. GEY 2112 is recommended. This course is offered every even-numbered fall.



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