PHS 170
Physical Geology
Kirkwood Community College · UGRD · Fall 2026
1 section1 open now
Catalog description
Explores how natural forces shape our planet and how geology is tied together through the theory of plate tectonics. Covers common earth materials, history of the Earth, geological resources and geologic hazards. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: A; Comments: Either Physical Geology (PHS-170) or Environmental Geology (PHS-175) will satisfy three hours of science core requirements. However, both cannot be counted toward meeting core. If both courses are taken, the second will count as an elective.
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
CRF10
7 openSeats: 19/26 seats Last recorded: Aug 14, 2026, 3:59 AMClass #0383552-PHS-170-CRF10Fall 2026UGRD3 credits
7 available19 enrolled26 capacity0 waitlist
- Days & times
- Tu · 12:20 – 2:20 PMTh · 12:20 – 2:20 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 25 – Dec 11
- Location
- Linn Hall 1134; Linn Hall 1134
- Instructor
- Fred Ochs
Section notes
The suggested lab for this course is PHS-171.
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