GEOL 200 - Geological Investigations of the National Parks

Credits: 5
An investigation of the geology of national parks of the U.S. and Canada. The primary emphasis is on the geology of the western park.

Enrollment Requirement: GEOL& 101 with a grade of 2.0 or higher; and eligible for ENGL& 101.

Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science
Course Fee: $15.00

Course Outcomes:
Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

Identify significant geological processes in the history of the National Parks discussed during class.
Solve geological questions posed during class and on assignments.
List the Geological Time Scale.
Locate the National Parks discussed during class on a map of North America.
Practice appropriate geological research skills and use standard geological writing format.
Work effectively with peers in problems finding solutions to geological problems.

Program Outcomes

Produce written interpretations of earth science materials.
Make geological inferences from newly presented materials.

College-wide Outcomes

Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.