GEL 110 - Geology of National Parks and Monuments

    Recent Professors
    Scott A. Valentine
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    4
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    This course introduces the basic concepts of geology in the context of National Parks and Monuments of the United States. Topics will include rocks and minerals, volcanoes, mountain formation, shorelines, rivers, deserts, glaciers, caverns, fossils, earthquakes, and plate tectonics.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 1:00pm–3:40pm