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Fall 2023
Feb 12, 2026 |
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| GEOL 108 - Our Dynamic Planet: Introduction to Physical Geology |
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An examination of the formation, composition, structure and workings of Earth. Topics include the formation of the solar system in general and accretion of Earth in particular; the processes and driving forces of plate tectonics, including circulation of the deep mantle; the nature and origin of minerals and rocks; the use of minerals and rocks as indicators of geologic history; earthquakes, rock deformation, and the formation of mountain belts; and the effects of water, ice, and wind on weathering and shaping Earth’s surface. Students are required to enroll in the corresponding laboratory (3 hours) which includes field trips providing an authentic geological experience to all students. Note: Credit is given for this course only if taken before GEOL 208 Principles of Physical Geology. Students intending to major or minor in Earth System Science should take GEOL 208 Principles of Physical Geology instead of this course.
Prerequisite: Eligibility to enroll in college level math without corequisite remediation, or permission of the instructor.
1.250 Credit hours 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Non-Matriculated, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Environ, Society,& Sustainblty Department Course Attributes: D.v1_DomainGenEd-Domain II-B, D.v1_Laboratory Requirement, Undergraduate Level Course, 3 hour/wk laboratory component, Lrng Objective 02, Lrng Objective 03, Lrng Objective 10 |
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