Course Description

This course introduces earth processes and phenomena. The birth of the universe, our solar system, and the earth are explored. The internal composition and structure of the Earth is studied. Factors that affect the structure of the earth are examined: continental drift, plate tectonics, and crustal deformation. Students learn about common earth materials that make up the Earth. The impact of weathering, erosion, running water, and glaciers on the earth's surface and landforms is studied. Additional topics will include, but are not limited to: earthquakes, volcanoes, mass movement, geologic time, and geologic mapping. Lecture related exercises/assignments, laboratory exercises, readings, and review questions help students learn and understand the course material. This course includes a laboratory section. Students cannot receive credit for both ESCI 107 and GEOL 101.

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