Geology for Educators

Catalog description

This is a field-based course that involves camping, limited hiking, and visits to national parks and mine sites in the western U.S. Students will camp in areas of spectacular geologic settings. In-the-field assignments will comprise the basis for grading. Regional and local geologic settings of national parks and mineral deposits are reviewed, and the clash between mineral utilization and natural resources occurrence are discussed. Introduction to geologic mapping and use of geologic compass. Evening “take-away” sessions allow for discussion of our field observations and assessment of our daily activities.