GEOL
1107
Dynamic Earth
Lecture Hours
3.0
Seminar Hours
0.0
Lab Hours
2.0
Credits
3.0
Regular Studies
Description
Formerly GEOL 1110
This course provides an introduction to physical geology. Topics include the origin and structure of the Earth, the nature of rocks and minerals, plate tectonics, deformation of the Earth's crust, seismic activity, geomorphic processes, and the development of landforms. This is a laboratory science course. Labs will emphasize rock and mineral identification techniques.
Students will receive credit for only one of GEOL 1107 or 1110.
This course provides an introduction to physical geology. Topics include the origin and structure of the Earth, the nature of rocks and minerals, plate tectonics, deformation of the Earth's crust, seismic activity, geomorphic processes, and the development of landforms. This is a laboratory science course. Labs will emphasize rock and mineral identification techniques.
Students will receive credit for only one of GEOL 1107 or 1110.