This course is an introduction to the concepts and methods of physical geology. Lecture covers earth materials, geologic time, and geologic processes. Four laboratory exercises include study and identification of common rocks and minerals. This course is an introduction to the concepts and methods of physical geology.
Lecture covers earth materials, geologic time, and geologic processes.
Four laboratory exercises include study and identification of common rocks and minerals. There will be a quiz every week, unless otherwise specified. Quizzes cover material studied during the preceding week and test student's comprehension and retention of the material. Two quiz grades will be dropped at the end of the semester. The final will be comprehensive, with emphasis on what was studied after the midterm.