Credit Weight: 0.5 Description: The course offers students the opportunity to better understand and appreciate the evolution and internal functions of the Earth through geological time. An overview of minerals and rocks is followed by discussion of internal processes including igneous activity, earthquakes and magnetism. The origin of continents, ocean basins and large scale structures is presented by applying the concepts of plate tectonics. Laboratory exercises will be devoted to the study of rocks and minerals. Cross-List(s): Environmental Studies 1112 Offering: 3-2; 0-0 Notes: An additional fee (see Miscellaneous Fees) is required for this course. Students are required to attend at least one Saturday field trip.
