We may not have the Rockies in our back yard, but we have the roots of mountains that were as high as the Alps. Although local earthquakes are rare now, this area broke in two twice and ocean flowed in. Central Atlantic geology tells a story as fascinating as any place on the planet. Course lectures introduce the landscapes, subsurface structures and geologic history of our region. Three field trips emphasize the recognition of local rock units and of the geological processes that created them. FieldTrip Dates: October 17 and November 14, 2010. 2011 Field Trip Dates: October 23 and November 13. ACE College Credit Recommendation Service reviewed.


This course is part of the Certificate of Accomplishment in Natural History Field Studies.

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