GEO 110 - (100) Physical Geology

Course Units: 1

(Fall; Hollocher) Examination of how our dynamic planet works including plate tectonics, geologic age determination, the processes that form the variety of rocks we see at the Earth’s surface, the development of the stunning variety of landscapes we see, and many topics of contemporary interest including floods, the nature of underground water resources, coastal erosion, earthquakes, interpreting topographic maps for land use purposes, and climate change. Prerequisite(s): No prerequisites. Preference given to first and second year students. Corequisite(s): GEO-110L SCLB