Geology (GEOL) - The Earth's Interior
GEOL 1006 The Earth's Interior
Antirequisites:
GEOL 1005, GEOL 1020, and
GEOL 1031
Hours:
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory work per week for one term.
Credits:
3
Description:
This course covers the endogenic processes that are associated with the geology of the Earth. Topics include the rock cycle (sedimentary/metamorphic/igneous rocks), and rock-forming minerals. In addition, all aspects of plate tectonics are examined including earthquakes, magma generation, volcanic activity, continental growth, mountain building, and geologic structures.