Physical Geology 4.0 UNITS

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Prerequisite: Courses taught at the level of Introduction to College Composition with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" or equivalent or appropriate placement based on the college's multiple measures process with eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E or a course at the level of college reading. This course is an introduction to Earth's composition, structure, and geologic processes. The laboratory component focuses on rock and mineral identification, using topographic maps to interpret landform features, examining the processes that shape Earth's surface, and evaluating the causes of natural disasters and climate change. Some lab exercises may involve field trips. This course is not open to students with credit in GEOL 102 and GEOL 102L .