GOL 105 Physical Geology

4 credits
Lecture: 3 per week Laboratory: 3 per week Total: 6 per week

Introduces the science of physical geology through a comprehensive systems-based examination of Earth’s structure, composition, rocks and minerals, landforms, geomorphology, and agents responsible for shaping and modifying its environments. Explores the origin and evolution of Earth’s topographic and bathymetric features, geologic phenomena, and geologic hazards, resulting from plate tectonics. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.

Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.