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Dec 04, 2024
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GLY 261 - Physical Geology Principles of physical geology. Earth materials, intracrustal forces and products, agents of gradation and their physiographic expression. Laboratory study includes minerals, rocks, topographic and geologic maps, simple geologic structures. Primarily for science, math and geography majors. Not open to students with credit for GLY 160 or GLY 171. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three lectures, one three-hour laboratory, field trips. Fulfills: GE 2, GENS; LASR. (4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify and describe the basic materials that comprise the Earth's crust and classify them based on origin and/or properties.
- Utilize and interpret the basic tools of geologic investigation such as topographic and geologic maps and aerial photographs.
- Observe, collect, analyze and interpret basic geologic data and summarize the findings in writing.
- Describe physical processes operating in the Earth.
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