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Course Overview

In this class we will cover a number of geology-type parks, from canyon parks (Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce) to mountain parks (Guadalupe Mountains, Rocky Mountains, Yosemite, Grand Tetons), to volcanic parks (Mt. Rainier/Mt. St. Helens, Hawaiian Islands) to cave parks (Carlsbad, Mammoth) to sand dune parks (Great Sand Dunes, White Sands). In order to understand the different geologic features in American parks, we will first learn the basics principles of geology – about the three types of rocks (igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary) and how they form, and about plate tectonics being the driving force for the geology we see on planet Earth. There will be a rock lab and fossil lab.

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Type
In-Person Class
Days
W
Time
10:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Sep 30, 2026 to Nov 18, 2026
Schedule
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Contact Hours
16.0
Location
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $89.00 Click here to get more information
Potential Discount(s)
Drop Request Deadline
Sep 27, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Sep 27, 2026
Instructor(s)

Additional Information

A current OLLI Membership is required to register for this course, please click here to add to your cart. Please purchase one membership per account.

This class is eligible for UNM Tuition Remission under Personal Enrichment.

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