MCCCD Program Description

Grand Canyon Field Geology

Course: GLG251MC

First Term: 1995 Fall

Laboratory 1 Credit(s) 5 Period(s) 1 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: H

Description: A geology field trip by raft through the Grand Canyon from Lees Ferry to Lake Mead. Special fees required to cover trip expenses

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify common igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks found in the Grand Canyon. (I) 2. Use a geologic map to locate rock units, structures, and other geologic features in the Grand Canyon. (I, II, VI) 3. Use a topographic map to locate one`s position and various geologic features in the Grand Canyon. (III) 4. Decribe the types and amounts of weathering and erosion in the Grand Canyon. (IV) 5. Identify the various landforms found in the Grand Canyon. (V) 6. Identify the rock units (formations) found in the Grand Canyon. (VI) 7. Describe the environments of deposition indicated by the various rock units found in the Grand Canyon. (VI) 8. Identify the common fossils found in the Grand Canyon. (VII) 9. Describe the geologic history of the Grand Canyon region during different geologic eras, including Precambrian, Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic. (VIII) 10. Describe the various theories of the origin of the Grand Canyon. (VIII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Basic Geology A. Igneous rocks B. Sedimentary rocks C. Metamorphic rocks D. Geologic structures II. Colorado Plateau A. Location B. Geological features III. Topography A. Reading topographic maps B. Topography of the Grand Canyon IV. Weathering and Erosion A. Effects of climate B. Types and amounts of weathering C. Types and amounts of erosion D. Erosion by the Colorado River V. Landforms A. Horizontal layers B. Tilted layers VI. Stratigraphy A. Geologic time B. Environments of deposition C. Formations of the Grand Canyon VII. Fossils A. Preservation B. Fossils of the Grand Canyon VIII. Geologic History of the Grand Canyon A. Precambrian B. Paleozoic C. Mesozoic D. Cenozoic E. Origin of the Grand Canyon

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 4/25/1995

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