Specialization - 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.