The origin, occurrence, description and classification of the more common types of rocks, with emphasis on igneous and metamorphic rocks. 5- hour lecture, lab, field trips. 5-hour lecture, lab, field work. The evolution of land forms and influence of lithology, tectonics, and climate on land forms. Surface processes related to land use and environmental planning.
Labs involve interpreting topographic and geologic maps, field projects.
Emphasizes the glacial topography of northeastern North America, with special attention to New Hampshire examples of alpine and continental glaciation. Field methods in obtaining geologic information for resource evaluation and protection, risk reduction, and environmental remediation. Formerly GEOL 450. 4-hour lecture, lab. Applications to selected examples.