GEOL 3510 - Yellowstone Field Study

4 Semester Hours
This course is designed to provide students with a field-based introduction to the Yellowstone region (Montana, Wyoming & Idaho) Students learn the tectonic; volcanic history of the Yellowstone Plateau,; observe the modern expression of this volcanic field in Yellowstone’s famed geysers; hot springs In addition, evidence of recent earthquakes is investigated; mapped Through various field exercises, students also examine stream processes; chemistry Requires consent of instructor to enroll