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Adventures in Geology – GEO 195 to visit Grand Canyon in 2012


Geosciences is pleased to offer a unique learning opportunity this spring and summer.  GEO 195 100/101 – Field Studies in the Geosciences is a 4-credit natural science focused on the Grand Canyon and the American southwest.  Beginning in March, a series of once-weekly meetings will prepare you for an 11-day trip in July where we’ll visit:

* Hoover Dam – a man-made wonder of the world
* Barringer Crater – a 40,000 year old meteor crater
*Sunset Crater – a 600 year old volcanic crater
* Red Rocks State Park– site of a massive thrust fault where the ground has moved at least 15 miles
* Grand Canyon National Park– six days on the Colorado River

The trip price ($3,460.00) includes round trip airfare from Rochester, ground transportation, lodging, meals while in the Grand Canyon, camping equipment while in the National Park, and trip insurance.

Questions?  Contact Dan Robertson (<
mailto:drobertson@monroecc.edu> or 292-2422), or attend one of the informational sessions listed below (all scheduled in 11-309):

* Monday, October 24th 12:00 – 1:00
* Monday, October 24th 5:30 – 1:00
* Thursday, October 27th 12:30 – 1:30

Dan Robertson
Geosciences
10/17/2011