2017-2018 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog

GSCI 125 The Dynamic Earth Laboratory

Laboratory investigations into geology and the dynamic processes operating on and within the earth and how those processes can impact humans. Topics include minerals and rocks, erosion and landscape evolution, plate tectonics, and interpretation of earth processes from geological data. Volcanic, earthquake, flooding, coastal erosion and landslide hazards and glaciation. No credit given to students with credit for GSCI 135. This course is equivalent to ESCI 125 and credit will not be earned if this course has been previously taken.

Credits

1

Prerequisite

GSCI 121 (may be taken concurrently).

General Education

  • Study Area IV