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Summer Term 2022
May 18, 2024
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GEOL 101 - PHYSICAL GEOLOGY GSC2
An introductory class that emphasizes the environmental aspects of geology. The course covers the basic principles of physical geology, such as minerals, rocks, plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, and origin of landscapes by mass wasting, rivers, glaciers, ground water, and nearshore processes. Throughout this course, focus is on the effect of geology on human society through the study of geologic hazards, energy resources, and mineral resources. GT-SC2
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate, Post B.A. (Second), Post BA, Graduate Level, Graduate Degree Seeking
Schedule Types: Lecture

Anth, Bio, Chem, Geol Division
Geology Department

Course Attributes:
Gen Ed-Area II-Nat Science, Lower Division - 100-299


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