2011-2012 University Catalog 
  
2011-2012 University Catalog

GEOL 101 - Introductory Geology I

Credits: 4 (NR)
Covers Earth, processes that operate within Earth and on surface, and human interaction with Earth. Topics include minerals, earthquakes and seismology, isostasy, igneous processes and rocks, paleomagnetism and plate tectonics, weathering, mass movements, rivers and streams, groundwater, glaciers, and marine processes.

Fulfills general education requirement in natural science (lab).

Notes: May include field trips.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 3