GEOL 101 - Physical Geology

(NSLD, GEEL)

A study of the physical aspects of the earth. Topics explored in this course include minerals, rocks, soils, structures, landforms, plate tectonics, volcanoes, earthquakes, streams, erosion, and weathering. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101/ENGL 011, MATH 050. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory each week; field trips.

4 semester hours

May not be taken concurrently with MATH 017 or MATH 020 or MATH 030 or MATH 045 without appropriate Math assessment score.

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

Analyze, interpret, and use scientific data to evaluate geologic hypotheses.
Infer geologic processes from the identification of common minerals and rocks through the systematic observation and measurement of physical properties.
Compare and contrast rates of various processes operating on earth.
Evaluate the impact of geology and geologic resources on society using information from printed or electronic sources.
Predict the likelihood of geologic hazards in a region using geological and historical data.
Interpret the landforms and geologic evolution of a region using topographic and geologic maps.

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