Course Description
Field study of classic geologic localities and geomorphic processes not indigenous to North Carolina. Typical areas: New England and adjacent Canada, northern Mexico and southwestern United States and Pacific Northwest. Representative subjects include Canadian Shield, Precambrian mineral deposits, San Andreas fault, desert geomorphology, Grand Canyon stratigraphy, modern and ancient reefs and glaciated volcanoes. Mineral, rock and fossil collecting. Required student reports.
Fall 2025
Instructors
Meeting Patterns
Classes Start:
August 18, 2025
Classes End:
December 2, 2025
Location:
02115 Jordan Hall
Class Days:
H
Class Start Time:
4:30pm
Class End Time:
5:20pm
Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
1.00
Restrictions:
Prerequisite: MEA 101 or MEA 120, Senior standing