A first course in the principles of physical geology, including study of minerals and rocks, volcanoes and earthquakes, plate tectonics and the landforms of Earth's surface.
Attention is given to the development of the basic principles used in interpretation.
An introductory course that applies basic geological concepts to current environmental issues including the availability and use of water and soil resources, pollution causes, effects and solutions, and causes and prediction of environmental hazards including floods, landslides, subsidence, earthquakes and volcanoes. Laboratory, two hours per week. One three-hour field trip required. Laboratory, two hours per week. This course is designed to cover essential elements of the field of geology through hands-on, laboratory exercises.