EARTHSS 7
Physical Geology
Introduction to Earth materials and processes. Topics include rocks and minerals, plate tectonics, volcanoes, earthquakes, Earth surface processes, Earth resources, geologic time, and Earth history. Laboratory work involves hands-on study of geologic materials, maps, and exercises pertaining to geologic processes. Materials Fee
Topics
- rocks and minerals
- plate tectonics
- volcanoes
- earthquakes
- Earth surface processes
- Earth resources
- geologic time
- and Earth history
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Introduction to Earth materials and processes. Topics include rocks and minerals, plate tectonics, volcanoes, earthquakes, Earth surface processes, Earth resources, geologic time, and Earth history. Laboratory work involves hands-on study of geologic materials, maps, and exercises pertaining to geologic processes. Materials Fee
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027