Basic Physical Geology and Lab (D ESC 115)
Term: Fall 2025
Schedule
Mon-Wed-Fri, 12:30 PM - 1:20 PM (8/20/2025 - 10/9/2025) Location: MAIN USC 109
Wed, 1:30 PM - 3:20 PM (8/20/2025 - 12/11/2025) Location: MAIN USC 109
Mon-Wed-Fri, 12:30 PM - 1:20 PM (10/11/2025 - 12/11/2025) Location: MAIN USC 109
Description
An introductory course in geology with a broad approach to geologic materials and earth processes. Topics include formation and inter-relationship between the basic minerals and rock types; plate tectonics; earthquakes; and landscape development from surface processes of streams, mass movement, and glaciers. Also included is an introduction to environmental geology.