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Nov 24, 2024
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GLY 550 - Geology of New York State Geologic history of New York State as interpreted from the rock record. Special emphasis on Paleozoic stratigraphy and depositional environments; metamorphism, magmatism and deformation of the Adirondack and Hudson Highlands; Grenville, Taconic, Acadian and Alleghanian orogenic events; Pleistocene continental glaciation. Seven-and-a-half lecture hours per week; four weeks. One all-day Saturday field trip required. Prerequisite: GLY 261 or equivalent. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of radiometric and relative dating and its application to rocks in NY State.
- Analyze the sedimentary rock record in NY State.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the orogenic history of NY State as interpreted from the rock record.
- Analyze the record of glacial deposits in NY State.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the geology and origin of NY State mineral and rock natural resources.
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