Help

Course Information

Physical Geology (GEO 101)

Term: 2023-2024 Academic Year Fall

Faculty

Quintin M OverockerShow MyInfo popup for Quintin M Overocker
Email address is hidden, click here to email
 

Schedule

Mon-Thu, 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM (8/22/2023 - 12/15/2023) Location: MAIN MS 209
Wed, 8:30 AM - 10:20 AM (8/22/2023 - 12/15/2023) Location: MAIN MS 209

Description

Through lecture, laboratory and field experiences, Physical Geology introduces the student to the processes that shape Earth’s surface. After introducing minerals and rocks, the course explores mountain building through plate tectonics, earthquakes, and volcanism. Sculpting of the surface is addressed through weathering and erosion caused by water, wind, and ice. Three hours of lecture and two hours of lab. Offered every fall. Meets General Education Distribution Area II.B.