GLG 110 - Principles of Geology

Credit Hours: 4
Core 42: MOTR GE OL 100L - Geology with Lab. How Earth works.

The building blocks of Earth: minerals and rocks. Earth’s dynamic interior: plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanism and mountain building. Surface processes associated with streams, ground water, glaciers, wind and shorelines. Laboratory instruction in identification of common minerals and rocks, the use of topographic maps and landform identification from topographic maps. Optional weekend field trips. Partially fulfills the general education requirements in the natural sciences for the associate of arts degree.

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2

Semesters Offered: Spring