GEOL 110 Intro to Geology of Southern Idaho

This course explores the geologic processes that have formed the unique and varied landscape of southern Idaho. The course will examine important events and/or topics related to the geologic development of southern Idaho such as the Yellowstone "hot spot", the 1983 Borah Peak earthquake, recent volcanism in the Snake River Plain, groundwater in southern Idaho, the Bonneville Flood, Ice Age glaciers, and landslides in the Snake River Canyon.  The course will include required field trips to local areas of geologic interest.

Credits

the 1983 Borah Peak earthquake

GEOL 110Intro to Geology of Southern Idaho

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

Credit Hours Narrative

the 1983 Borah Peak earthquake

III. Catalog Course Description

This course explores the geologic processes that have formed the unique and varied landscape of southern Idaho. The course will examine important events and/or topics related to the geologic development of southern Idaho such as the Yellowstone "hot spot", the 1983 Borah Peak earthquake, recent volcanism in the Snake River Plain, groundwater in southern Idaho, the Bonneville Flood, Ice Age glaciers, and landslides in the Snake River Canyon.  The course will include required field trips to local areas of geologic interest.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies