GEO 130N - Geology of Northwest Montana

Credit(s): 3

Lectures and field trips designed to acquaint the student with the geologic history, rock types, structural features, landforms, and natural resources of Northwest Montana. Field trips in the Flathead and Mission Valleys and Glacier Park. (Fall and Summer Semesters)

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to

Apply scientific concepts and methods of inquiry.
Discuss the geologic history, and some of the current natural resource issues, of the area and region.
Distinguish between wind, water, and ice-related processes and the landforms they produce.
Identify major landforms of the area.
Identify the common rock types of the area.
Use and interpret geologic maps.
Communicate an understanding of introductory geology topics, in written and/or oral form.