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May 02, 2024
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GLG 262AW - Geology of Mackinac IslandCredits: 1 Studies the bedrock geology and glacial features of Mackinac Island and surrounding areas, including Tahquamenon Falls. Weekend field trip required with students paying their own expenses.
Prerequisite(s): READING LEVEL 2 and WRITING LEVEL 2 and MATH LEVEL 2 Corequisite(s): None Lecture Hours: 15 Lab Hours: 0 Meets MTA Requirement: Natural Science Pass/NoCredit: Yes
Outcomes and Objectives
- Describe the rocks on Mackinac Island and surrounding areas.
- List major classes of rocks.
- Outline the steps involved in the formation of sedimentary rock.
- Describe the rock formations comprising Mackinac Island.
- Classify and identify unknown rocks on the basis of their physical properties.
- Describe and identify geologic features found on and around Mackinac Island.
- Describe the glacial features on Mackinac Island.
- Outline the steps in the formation of the Mackinac breccia.
- Describe the erosional features found on Mackinac Island.
- Explain the geological development of Tahquamenon Falls.
- Explain the concept of geologic time.
- Contrast relative vs. absolute time.
- Describe the formation of the Michigan basin.
- Describe the use of fossils in age-dating sedimentary rocks.
- Critically assess the evidence for glaciation of Mackinac Island and its affect on history.
- Analyze and describe the relevant evidence for Ice Age lake level changes on Mackinac Island.
- Explain the historical significance of geologic features on the development of Mackinac Island.
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