ERTH 101 : Introduction to Geology

Lecture course in the fundamentals of physical geology covering rocks and minerals, volcanoes, earthquakes, external processes of weathering, mass wasting, erosion, the internal processes of magma movement, and the dynamics of plate tectonics. Field trips to nearby sites to study local geology are optional. An optional lab course, ERTH 101L, is offered and students could register concurrently in the lab course (Formerly GG 101).