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. This course provides insights into geologic forces that cause environmental changes influencing man's activities.
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.