GEOL 218 5 credits Environmental Geology Explores the earth science behind environmental issues. Examines how the earth’s natural systems affect people and how human activities alter earth systems. Topics include energy and mineral resources, pollution, rivers, groundwater, climate change, earthquakes, landslides and volcanism.
GEOL& 101 5 credits Introduction to Physical Geology Study the geologic processes that shape the earth. Learn to use and apply geologic principles to develop a scientific understanding of our home planet. Topics include plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, rocks and minerals, glaciers, rivers, and structure of the earth. May include field trips. Includes laboratory.
GEOL& 208 5 credits Geology of the Pacific NW Examines the geology and geologic history the Pacific Northwest as deduced from rocks, sediments, fossils and structures. Topics include plate tectonics, volcanism, rocks and minerals, faults and folds, geologic age determination, map reading, mountain building, terrane accretion, glaciation, rivers, and floods. May require field trip(s). Includes laboratory.
GEOL 218 5 credits Environmental Geology Explores the Earth as an environment. Examines how Earth’s lithosphere, water and atmosphere affect life and how humans alter the earth. Topics include earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, floods, energy, minerals, rocks, water, soil, sustainable use of resources, pollution and climate change
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