Geology is the study of the earth, including its origin, evolution, composition, and processes that continue to shape and change it. It is important for us to understand earth systems because many current environmental and political issues are directly impacted by their behavior. We will focus on the relationships between the various processes that occur on the surface of the Earth, and how these processes are reflected in the landscape and preserved in the geologic record. There will be a midterm exam on February 12 and a final exam on either March 17 or March 19. Discussion Sections are weekly meetings where students will work directly with concepts being presented in lecture.
Attendance is required.
There will be a field trip on Saturday February 27 to the Oregon Coast. This room can be difficult to find. The Home Page and its links for this class contain important information, such as keys to discussion section exercises, lecture outlines, and more. These pages will be updated on a regular basis throughout the term.