GLG101 — Introduction to Geology I
GLG 101 - Introduction to Geology I GLG 101 - Introduction to Geology I GLG 1101. Description: Geologic principles emphasizing the structure and composition of the earth, internal and external earth processes and plate tectonics. General Education Competency: Scientific Literacy Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Course Content: The scientific method Elemental composition of crust Physical properties of minerals Mineral keys and identification of common minerals The rock cycle Igneous rocks and igneous processes. Weathering Sedimentary rocks and sedimentary processes Metamorphic rocks and metamorphic processes Plate tectonics: development of theory plate boundaries implications for local/regional landscape development critical analysis of this theory in its historical context Seismicity Geologic structures and their development: folds and faults Geologic time, including fundamental principles of historical geology Maps: topographic and geologic Critical analysis, synthesis, and expression of geologic data in a precise manner Learning