ERTH 516  North Rocky Mtn Geology: 2 Credits (1 Lab, 1 Other)

(Su) Geologic history of Northern Rocky Mountains, and landscapes from Archean to present. Structural, tectonic, and surficial elements. Field examination of geologic evidence for history of the Gallatin Range, Bridger Range, and Yellowstone National Park. Exploration and development of teaching methods and resources for the K-12 classroom. Offered Summer.

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1. Identify basic rock types and describe their origin
2. Identify landscape features and describe the geologic processes that formed them
3. Develop an understanding of geologic principles through field observations
4. Develop an understanding of how geologic history (particularly of SW Montana) is constructed through field observations
5. Construct a classroom or laboratory project based on knowledge gained in this course that would be applicable to their own teaching