GEO156 — Urban Geology Field Experience
GEO 156 - Urban Geology Field Experience GEO 156 - Urban Geology Field Experience 1 Credits Explore the urban geology of Seattle around Pioneer Square. We will exaine the history of Seattle regrades and sources of building stones used in historic buildings. We will discover how the geology of the area impacted the development of the city and continues to have important impacts today. The class includes a field trip and classroom instruction before the trip. Course Note This field class requires navigating uneven footing in a working stone yard, walking about 2 miles around Seattle, and traversing 0.5 miles of stairs and rugged terrain in inconsistent lighting underground. Fees Geology Field Trip Fee Science Lab Support Fee Quarters Typically ummer Fall Winter Weekend Spring Designed to Serve Students wishing a field experience in geology. Active Date 20250521T11:39:27 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 What is urban geology? Introduction to the properties and uses of dimensional stone. Engineering history of Seattle and the regrades. Architecture and stone. Sculpture and use of stone on the Highline campus. Field trip to Marenakos and Seattle. Student Learning