Earth: The Instruction Manual

Catalog description

The story of Earth’s history and how our planet functions is recorded in the planet’s rocks and sediments. This course will introduce students to the geologic principles that have been used by geologists to decipher that rock record and unlock our understanding of the dynamic Earth. The interior structure and composition of the Earth are explored and students learn how those characteristics drive plate tectonic process. In turn, plate tectonic processes cause earthquakes, volcanoes, rock formation, and mountain building and allow geologists to predict where geologic hazards and mineral resources will occur. An emphasis will also be placed on the surface processes that shape the human and natural environment, including stream, groundwater, glaciers, wind, marine, and shoreline processes. Students wishing to fulfill the General Education laboratory requirement should also take GLG 116 . Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.