This course introduces basic landforms and geological processes. Topics include rocks, minerals, volcanoes, fluvial processes, geological history, plate tectonics, glaciers, and coastal dynamics. Upon completion, students should be able to describe basic geological processes that shape the earth. This course is designated as a Globalized Course and contributes toward completion of the UNC World View Global Scholars of Distinction program; Computer with audio/video capability required for online proctored exams.
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Fall 2026 · 5 sections
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1B1WClass #079807
Days & timeTu Th · 9:30 – 10:45 AMM/T/W/Th/F/Sa/SuTu Th · 11:00 AM – 12:50 PMAug 17 – Oct 8
LocationWood Bldg N115Hybrid/Blended - Main Campus ONLINE
InstructorSusan L. Eure
1A1WClass #079808
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M/T/W/Th/F/Sa/Su
Aug 17 – Oct 8
LocationOnline ONLINE
InstructorStephen Hildreth
1A2WClass #079809
Days & timeM/T/W/Th/F/Sa/SuAug 17 – Oct 8
LocationOnline ONLINE
InstructorIan C. Brown
2B1WClass #079810
Days & timeTu Th · 9:30 – 10:50 AMM/T/W/Th/F/Sa/SuTu Th · 11:00 AM – 12:57 PMOct 19 – Dec 14
LocationWood Bldg N115Hybrid/Blended - Main Campus ONLINE