Principles of Physical Geology 2

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Principles of Physical Geology is designed for both Geology majors and transfer students needing a lab science. A number of field trips are utilized throughout the year to illustrate geologic concepts utilizing Oregon's and Washington's plentiful geologic history. G202 analyzes the surface processes of weathering and erosion, their interaction with earth materials, and the resulting landforms. These surface processes include weathering, mass wasting, streams, groundwater, wind, waves and glaciers. Topographic maps and the method used in the sciences are utilized extensively.