Water-related earth processes and the role of water in modifying earth's surface materials and creating various landforms and landscapes will be discussed. The relation between the geological sciences and contemporary culture will be addressed in terms of water resources, as students create water budgets and evaluate water quantity and quality, and water-related hazards, such as flooding. The laboratory component of the course will concentrate on methodology, experimentation, and observations used by geologists in attempting to understand the hydrologic cycle and its impact on our earth. Please note that this course has both lecture and separate lab periods that each student must attend. Some attention will focus on the role of the professional geologist and the knowledgeable layperson, as they consider together some current and potential problems arising from continued utilization and modification of our physical environment.
Students can expect considerable flexibility in the format of the course.
Attendance at both hours of lab is required. Math placement 22 or above recommended. Although this course can be expected to cover some of the same fundamental concepts and topics outlined for Geology 110, it is a more comprehensive introduction to the science of geology. It is suggested for those students who are interested in the possibility of a geology major or minor, other science majors, or any student who desires a more comprehensive treatment of geology. Concepts and topics covered in Geol.