GEOL 101
Introductory Physical Geology

Credit:  4 hours.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria for a
Physical Sciences course.

Focuses on physical features of our planet and their origin. Topics include: plate tectonics, mountain building, glaciers, earthquakes, volcanoes, coastlines, rivers, deserts, geologic structures, weathering, minerals, and rocks. Introduces fundamental methodology for observing and interpreting earth features. Intended for non-physical science majors. Credit is not given for both GEOL 101 and GEOL 100, GEOL 103, GEOL 107, or GEOL 111.

Intended for non-science students. Students must register for one lab-discussion and one lecture section.