GEOS 118 - Geology and Paleontology of Patagonia

FC NSMA QFR

4 credits
Patagonia is a fascinating land that holds a vast variety of natural landscapes and captured the imagination of several travelers, including Charles Darwin during his HMS Beagle voyage. This course will explore the geomorphologic, stratigraphic, and paleontologic information of different natural landscapes of Patagonia, such as Perito Moreno glacier, Tierra del Fuego, Torres del Paine, and more, to understand how geologic processes and life shaped these environments.

This course is appropriate for new students.