A study of the processes and principles involved in geologic development of our national parks. Emphasis is placed on understanding and appreciating the special geologic features for which each park is famous. GEOL 110 . A nontechnical survey, especially designed for nonscience majors, of what is currently known about dinosours and their world. Their origin, evolution, ecology, physiology, and social behavior are reconstructed from bones, tracks, nests, and applied biology, and reasons for their extinction are considered.
Emphasis is placed on viewing dinosaurs as superbly successful members of their ecosystem.
GEOL 206 . Engineering properties of rocks, properties of soils, construction materials, earthquakes, earth movements, subsurface exploration and site selection for engineering works. Credit may not be earned in both GEOL 101 and 206. GEOL 208 . Two hours laboratory to accompany 208.