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GEOL132 Introduction to Physical Geology

GEOL 132: Physical Geology; earth's origin, composition, structure and natural resources. Global and local examples of plate tectonics as the driving force for volcanism, mountain building and earthquakes. Imaging Earth's interior and exploring its dynamic interaction with the surface. Introduction to rock and mineral identification. Surficial processes such as weathering, erosion and mass wasting and their relationship to the rock cycle.

Credits

3.00

Cross Listed Courses

None

Prerequisite

English Studies 12 with a minimum of 60%. Note: this pre-requisite may be waived with the permission of the Instructor.

Corequisite

None