Those courses that satisfy neither of these requirements are free electives which have been approved for transfer to any of the 16 institutions of the University of North Carolina. Geology Course Abbrev. This course introduces basic landforms and geological processes. Topics include rocks, minerals, volcanoes, fluvial processes, geological history, plate tectonics, glaciers, and coastal dynamics. Upon completion, students should be able to describe basic geological processes that shape the earth.
Emphasis is placed on the study of rock strata, fossil groups, and geological time.
Upon completion, students should be able to identify major fossil groups and associated rock strata and approximate ages of geological formations. 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.