GEL 10500 Physical Geology

(4 cr.) Lecture-Lab: (3-2)
(F)
This lecture and laboratory course examines earth materials and the internal and external processes acting on them. Among the topics to be discussed are rocks and minerals, vulcanism, accretion, and the agents of erosion. Laboratory studies include rock and mineral identification and interpretation of topographic maps, geologic maps, and aerial photographs. (Science Credit)