Geology A program within the Physical Sciences Department

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Geology of the Southwestern Colorado Plateau 2009

Things to do GLG 230 is a field course designed for everyone who wants to understand the geology of the southwestern Colorado Plateau in northern Arizona and southern Utah. Whether you're a geology major, a K-12 teacher, or simply someone interested in the history told by the spectacular landscapes of central and northern Arizona, you'll have the opportunity to collect rocks and fossils (where permitted), interpret the ancient environments, take photos and video footage of classic geological features, and use geologic intruments to gather data and relate it to geologic maps. On most days, we will also have to opportunity to explore the geology on foot via a hike. Generally, the hikes will have easy, moderate, and difficult options to cater to the varying abilities/tastes of the students. Click here for Official Course Competencies.   There are no prerequisites for this course.   We will be camping each night in an improved campground- i.e. toilets and water will be available. The course fee will include campsite and entrance fees, most lunches and one breakfast for the days in which we will be away from civilization. Other meals will be at the expense of the students in a town or commercial area near the campsite. Course Information: Dr. Gary Calderone, Instructor, gary.calderone@gccaz.edu Pre-Trip Meeting: Wednesday, May 13, 7:00 - 8:30pm, PS 174 Field Excursion: Monday, May 18 @ 7:00 am to Friday, May 22 ~ 6:00 pm   Continuing students may register according to their registration permit info beginning March 30. Open Enrollment begins April 6 GCC Registration Line 623-845-3333 Register for: GLG230AA, Section 21895, 1 credit Lab fee is not refundable after May 13.   Tentative Itinerary Monday, May 18   Leave GCC around 7:00 am Explore Montezuma's Well Check out the geology of Oak Creek Canyon Explore the Lava River Cave northwest of Flagstaff Explore the guts of the Red Mountain Volcano Camp at Ten X Site B Group Camp near Tusayan   Tuesday, May 19   Explore the Geology of the Grand Canyon Optional Hermit Trail Hike Trail of Time Exhibition Geology Museum at Yavapai Point Rim Walk Geology. Camp at Ten X Site B Group Camp near Tusayan   Wednesday, May 20   Leave the Grand Canyon via Desert View Check out the Gorge of the Little Colorado River Check out the geology of the Echo Cliffs Explore the geology of Marble Canyon & Lee's Ferry Check out the geology of the Vermillion Cliffs Explore the geology of Zion Canyon Camp at Watchman Group Site E-2 in Zion (showers avaliable in Springdale)   Thursday, May 21   Explore the geology of Buckskin Gulch Collect fossils at Big Water (Lake Powell) Geology of Glen Canyon Dam & Lake Powell Camp at Navajo National Monument Group Camp   Friday, May 22   Explore the geology of Black Mesa with possible Coal Mine tour Check out real dinosaur tracks near Tuba City Explore the geology of Sunset Crater Return home via I-17 through Camp Verde & Sunset Point

Places to See.              Grand Canyon Hermit Trail                                   Lees Ferry Balanced Rocks                         Zion Canyon West Rim Trail                     Big Water Fossil Collecting                                  Sunset Crater

Photos from previous years' trips