EPS 101: Crossey

The National Parks: A Geologic Perspective
EPS 110
(Professor Laura Crossey)

View of the Muav and Redwall Limestone from the Colorado River. Vertical dike cross-cuts sedimentary strata near Toroweap Canyon, Grand Canyon.

General Information

Testbook: none required... handouts & reserve readings

The National Parks of the US are noted for their geology diversity and scenic wonder. This course highlights National Parks of the Southwest (Grand Canyon, Canyonlands, Arches, Zion, Bryce...) and the basic geology associated with their unique features. Learn about Carlsbad Caverns, Arches, Grand Canyon and White Sands; glimpse Yellowstone, Yosemite, Hawaii, and the Everglades. How have their spectacular landscapes formed? What role does volcanism, water, and climate play? We will use interactive websites and virtual visits on the internet to augment the classroom experience. This one-credit offering also fulfills A&S science requirements.

Handouts, etc.
Class Syllabus
Geologic Time Scale
Class Assignment: Geologic Guide to the Park of Your Choice

Class Notes (These links will be refreshed on next offering of the course)
Class notes from lect 1
Class notes from lect 2
Class notes from lect 3
Class notes from lect 4
Class notes from lect 5
Class notes from lect 6
Class notes from lect 7
Class notes from lect 8

Good Websites, etc.
Plate Tectonics Primer- click here.
National Parks Geologic Tours website- click here.
National Parks Geologic Resources Science website- click here.
Neat paleogeographic reconstructions by Ron Blakey, Northern Arizon University- click here,
Climate website (US EPA)- click here.
More on Paleoclimate (NOAA)- click here.

The National Parks: A Geologic Perspective
EPS 110
(Professor Laura Crossey)

View of the Muav and Redwall Limestone from the Colorado River. Vertical dike cross-cuts sedimentary strata near Toroweap Canyon, Grand Canyon.

General Information

Testbook: none required... handouts & reserve readings

Handouts, etc.
Class Syllabus
Geologic Time Scale
Class Assignment: Geologic Guide to the Park of Your Choice

Class Notes (These links will be refreshed on next offering of the course)
Class notes from lect 1
Class notes from lect 2
Class notes from lect 3
Class notes from lect 4
Class notes from lect 5
Class notes from lect 6
Class notes from lect 7
Class notes from lect 8

Other related UNM links:

This site last updated: 7/1/02


View of the Muav and Redwall Limestone from the Colorado River.	Vertical dike cross-cuts sedimentary strata near Toroweap Canyon, Grand Canyon.

The National Parks: A Geologic Perspective EPS 110 (Professor Laura Crossey) View of the Muav and Redwall Limestone from the Colorado River. Vertical dike cross-cuts sedimentary strata near Toroweap Canyon, Grand Canyon.

General Information

Testbook: none required... handouts & reserve readings

Handouts, etc. Class Syllabus Geologic Time Scale Class Assignment: Geologic Guide to the Park of Your Choice

Class Notes (These links will be refreshed on next offering of the course) Class notes from lect 1 Class notes from lect 2 Class notes from lect 3 Class notes from lect 4 Class notes from lect 5 Class notes from lect 6 Class notes from lect 7 Class notes from lect 8

Other related UNM links:

This site last updated: 7/1/02

The National Parks: A Geologic Perspective
EPS 110
(Professor Laura Crossey)

View of the Muav and Redwall Limestone from the Colorado River. Vertical dike cross-cuts sedimentary strata near Toroweap Canyon, Grand Canyon.

Handouts, etc.
Class Syllabus
Geologic Time Scale
Class Assignment: Geologic Guide to the Park of Your Choice

Class Notes (These links will be refreshed on next offering of the course)
Class notes from lect 1
Class notes from lect 2
Class notes from lect 3
Class notes from lect 4
Class notes from lect 5
Class notes from lect 6
Class notes from lect 7
Class notes from lect 8