The study of the earth, its composition, structure, landscape development, internal processes, origin, and evolution.
Laboratory includes introduction to minerals, rocks, and maps.
Learn the materials from which the Earth is made. Learn the processes that create and alter Earth materials. Exercise observational and scientific reasoning skills in lab, particularly during mineral and rock identification and map interpretation. Develop a familiarity with the topics studied by geologists. Gain an appreciation for the ever-changing nature of Earth.