EART 3Geology of National Parks
Geologic concepts and processes responsible for shaping our national parks including mountain building, volcanic and earthquake activity, sedimentation, weathering, erosion, and glaciation. An understanding of how geology impacts our lives is emphasized. Appropriate for both science and non-science majors who wish to enhance their knowledge, enjoyment, and appreciation of our national parks.
- EART 3 includes several hands-on activities designed to expand upon the course material in the mini-lectures and readings. Activities include using Google Earth Pro, which requires a desktop or laptop computer and good internet connection. Google Earth Pro software is not available for iPhone or iPad (iOS/iPadOS) and cannot be directly installed on tablets.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | TBA | Online | J. A. Williams | Open 0/200 |
Summer 2026Open Summer 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | TBA | Online | M. Telus | Open 22/150 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | TBA | Online | M. Telus | Open 244/260 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myriam Telus | 3.3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 67% | 3 |
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