GEOL 69 - GEOLOGY FIELD STUDIES-ZION NATIONAL PARK, UTAH

    Recent Professors
    C. Gebhardt Rath, M. Bordelon
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Spring 2025, Spring 2023
    Class Size
    20 students
    Credits
    1
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This field study course introduces students to the geology of the Colorado Plateau region with emphasis on the origin and evolution of Zion National Park, Utah. 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 169.