GEO141 Physical Geology (4 Credits)
Contact Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2
Investigation into the physical earth materials and processes. These processes include mineral formation, igneous rock and metamorphic deformation associated with plate tectonics, sedimentary rock formation and geologic time, geomorphology of the surface rocks through hydrologic processes including weathering, mass wasting and erosion. Emphasis on recognizing the impacts of earth science on society. Supporting lab to emphasize the use of technology in earth science, topographic and geologic map reading skills, and identification of minerals and rocks. TAG approved OSC025, effective spring 2018
Meets the following requirement: TAG Approved Course