GEOL 220Geology of the National Parks

Grossmont College · 3 credits · UGRD

Catalog

This course explores the most distinctive and intriguing geological features of America's National Parks. Each park will be examined separately in slide show/ travelogue format, with emphasis placed on their formation and evolution. The theory of plate tectonics will provide the organizational structure for the course with each park representing a distinct stage in the Wilson Cycle. (CSU) (AA/AS-5, CSU-B1)

Recent sections

Fall 2026 · 1 section

Aug 24 – Dec 21

Section	Days & time	Location	Instructor
0968Class #0968-GEOL-220-0968	Distance Education/Online WEB (Internet 100%)	Distance Education/Online WEB	Carter, S
0968 notes: Section 0968 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp] ZTC Zero Textbook Cost section: This course does not require purchase of a textbook and may use free Open Educational Resources (OER) or free textbook alternatives.