GEO220 — Pacific Northwest Geology
GEO 220 - Pacific Northwest Geology GEO 220 - Pacific Northwest Geology 5 Credits To give the student an understanding of the geologic history of the Pacific Northwest by including the influence of plate tectonics upon the mountain building and microcontinent plate collisions; includes several overnight field trips which gives geologic field evidence emphasizing physical and biological records of rock strata and structure. 0 and MATH 81 or higher with min 2.0 Placement Eligibility Math 91 or higher Course Note Includes several overnight field trips, camping, and walking over uneven terrain Fees Geology Field Trip Fee Science Lab Support Fee Quarters Typically ummer Fall Winter Spring Designed to Serve This course is designed both for general transfer students and students that desire an understanding of the natural history of the Pacific Northwest Active Date 20250521T14:44:27 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 20 Lecture 33 Lab 44 Total Degree Distributions: AA Science Natural Science Natural Science Lab ProfTech Related Instruction BAS Course Outline The geologic framework of Cordilleran landscapes Columbia and the Rocky Mountains North Cascades Central and Western British Columbia San Juan Islands Coast Range Province Cascade Range of Oregon and Southern Washington Cascade volcanoes Blue Mountains Province Southeastern Oregon Volcanic highland Snake River Country Columbia Plateau Puget-Willamette lowlands The geologic history of these diverse regions are correlated to
Prerequisites: GEO101, GEO105, MATH81