This class, focusing on basic geology principles. An upper division course focusing on volcanoes. A field trip to Yellowstone in September is tentatively planned. This is an upper division course that deals with the basic techniques of geologic mapping. Students will learn to use the Brunton compass, and we use GPS for some exercises.
Some math is involved, mostly trigonometry.
GEOL201 Physical Geology Syllabus 4. A few example questions for the first exam 5.