This course provides a study of the structure and composition of the earth's crust. Emphasis is placed on weathering, erosional and depositional processes, mountain building forces, rocks and minerals, and structural changes. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the structure, composition, and formation of the earth's crust. Emphasis is placed on coastal and sea floor landforms and processes that shape these features. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the origin and evolution of both coastal and sea floor landforms.
Emphasis is placed on natural hazards and disasters caused by geologic forces.
Upon completion, students should be able to relate major hazards and disasters to the geologic forces responsible for their occurrence. Copyright UNC 2000.