2020-2021 Catalog

GEOL105 Physical Geology and Lab

Physical Geology and Lab is an introduction to general geologic topics such as plate tectonics, structure and mass movement, rock and mineral identification, geological dating techniques, natural hazards (e.g. earthquakes, volcanoes, floods, and tsunamis), erosional and depositional processes and their landforms (e.g. glaciers, deserts, and water features). This class is integrated with field based exploration and practical laboratory exercises designed to complement lectures.

Credits

5

Prerequisite

none

Corequisite

none

Offered

F