GEO 265 - Geology of Michigan

GEO 151 or consent of instructor(3)

Geologic history of Michigan and its relationship to the landscape and natural resources of the state. Ancient mountain-building and the growth of ore deposits, through Paleozoic sedimentation and basin development to Pleistocene glaciation and the history of the Great Lakes. Geologic maps, charts, and sections. Description and identification of typical minerals, rocks and fossils.Local field tripsGraded ABCD>N