GEO1511 Introduction to Geology

This course includes many topics of basic geology, including: geologic time, Earth structure, minerals and rocks, plates tectonics and related phenomena, landforms and geomorphism, geology, and current events, plus climate change of the past. Students will have the opportunity to study each topic in depth in the regular classroom through notes, discussions, various group activities, and visual materials from various media. There is a weekly lab session devoted to the hands-on exploration of inquiry-based investigations of rock and mineral identification, landform interpretation, map reading, and other relevant topics and skills. In order to apply the observational and interpretive skills presented, field work will be an important part of the course. Lab included. Credits: 4.000

$35.00