GEOL 1110: Introduction to Geology

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Course Format Lecture 3.0 h + Seminar 0.0 h + Lab. 2.0 h
Credits 3.0

Course Description

Discontinued as of Fall Semester 2022.

This course will be replaced by the new course, GEOL 1107, effective Fall Semester 2022.

This course provides an introduction to physical geology. Topics include the origin and structure of the Earth, the nature of rocks and minerals, plate tectonics, deformation of the Earth's crust, seismic activity, geomorphic processes and the development of landforms. This is a laboratory science course with science credit. Labs will emphasise rock and mineral identification techniques.

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