GEO151 — Geology of Mount St. Helens Field Trip
GEO 151 - Geology of Mount St. Helens Field Trip GEO 151 - Geology of Mount St. Helens Field Trip 1 Credits Explore Washington’s volcanic history in a one-day trip to Mount St. Helens! This class examines the events leading up to, during, and after the May 18, 1980 cataclysmic eruption as well as the 2004-2008 eruptions from this active and dangerous volcano. You will learn about what explosive eruptions look like by studying the deposit and materials left behind and discuss the impact of these eruptions on our state. The class includes a field trip and classroom instruction before the trip. Course Note A field class that requires navigating steep and uneven terrain and traversing distances of about 2 miles of dusty and rocky environments. Fees Geology Field Trip Fee Science Lab Support Fee Quarters Typically ummer Fall Winter Spring Weekend Designed to Serve Students who are interested in the course content. Active Date 20250521T11:39:16 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 20 Lecture 5.5 Lab 11 Total .5 Degree Distributions: AA Science Natural Science ProfTech Related Instruction BAS Course Outline Geologic framework and plate tectonic setting of Mount St. Helens. Basic introduction to volcanology. Geologic history of Mount St. Helens. Precursors to May 18, 1980 eruption. The eruption and its effects. Post May 18 activity. Current status of volcano. Field trip to Mount St. Helens. Student Learning