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).
Class Details
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
Placement in ENG 100 and placement in MATH 100
or
equivalent
or
instructor consent
Courses: Earth Sciences (ERTH)