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Class number:
3326
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Title: Introduction to Earth Science |
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Department: Environmental Science |
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Career: Undergraduate |
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Component: Laboratory |
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Session: Regular |
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Instructor's Permission Required: Yes |
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Grading Basis: Regular |
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Units: 1.25 |
| Enrollment limited to 17 |
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Current enrollment: 16 |
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Available seats: 1 |
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Start date: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 |
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End date: Thursday, December 21, 2023 |
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Mode of Instruction: In Person |
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Schedule: T: 1:30PM-4:10PM, MC - 121 |
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Instructor(s): Gourley, Jonathan |
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Prerequisite(s): None |
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Distribution Requirement: Meets Natural Science and Global Requirements |
Course Description:
The course will introduce students to the basic principles of geology, such as rock and mineral identification, the interpretation of the geological record, and the theory of plate tectonics. These principles will allow us to reconstruct the Earth’s history, to interpret sedimentary records in terms of environmental change, and to assess the impact of human activity on the Earth system. Additional topics include volcanoes and igneous rocks, sedimentary environments, the Earth’s climatic history, the formation of mountain ranges and continents, and an introduction to the Earth’s interior. Two one-day field trips focus on the local geology and the various rock types found within the state. |