The fact that Earth is still evolving today is evidenced by earthquakes, volcanos, ocean basins that open and close, and continents that drift together and apart. That students gain an understanding of how the earth works by learning about volcanos, earthquakes, and plate tectonics. That students learn to identify the common rock forming minerals and the common igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. That students learn to read and interpret topographic maps with respect to geologic processes. That students develop a working vocabulary of geologic terms.
Physical geology is a lecture and laboratory course.
The lectures will consist of TV lessons presented each week on Cox Cable of Tulsa, Channel 21. Assigned readings from the textbook will also be part of the lecture portion. See the Course Schedule for the time and dates for the TV lessons and reading assignments. Since you are taking this course away from campus on your own time schedule, you will not have the benefit of regular classroom interactions. The instructor is available to answer questions and provide assistance in order for you to successfully complete the course.