Vol. 35 (2012)
Research Station Class

Laramie County Community College Geology of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks GEOL 1035-60

Trina Kilty
Laramie County Community College
Trent Morrell
Laramie County Community College

Published 2012-01-01

Abstract

A study of Yellowstoneâs and the Grand Tetonâs earth materials and processes including rocks, minerals, streams, glacial history, geologic structures, earthquakes, and plate tectonics. Students acquire scientific knowledge about the formation of Yellowstoneâs landscape, geothermal features, soils, and geologic hazards. Students will record observations and take notes in a field book that will be assessed as part of their grade.