3.00 Credits
This course examines many aspects of the Earth: its internal structure and composition; its atmosphere and oceans; surface processes such as erosion by streams, wind, and glaciers, and the folding and faulting of solid rock; as well as earthquakes, volcanism and plate tectonics. Lectures three hours per week. Natural science general education requirement is satisfied by taking either GEOL 101 and GEOL 105 or GEOL 103 and GEOL 105. A student cannot get credit for both GEOL 101 and GEOL 103. NOTE: Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog for additional course information concerning prerequisites, co-requisites and course restrictions..
Corequisite:
GEOL 101L