GEOL 65 - GEOLOGY FIELD STUDIES: YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK

    Recent Professors
    M. Bordelon
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2023
    Class Size
    20 students
    Credits
    1
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This field study course introduces students to the geology of the Sierra Nevada Mountains with an emphasis on the geologic origin and evolution of Yosemite National Park, California. Introductory lectures complement direct field observations, field data collection, analysis and interpretation. The course is taught in the field. It is intended for both science majors and non-majors. Students in geology, earth science, marine science, biology and geography are encouraged to enroll. Students are limited to taking four field study courses in geological sciences (GEOL 65, 69, 60, 61, or 66) for a maximum of 4 units. This course was formerly offered as GEOL 165.