GEOL 1401 - Physical Geology

4 hrs

An introduction to rock and mineral materials, and the dynamic processes responsible for shaping Earth and providing our natural resources, such as plate tectonics, volcanism, and various surficial processes. Field trips may be included as one of the instructional tools. Students may not take GEOL 1401 after taking GEOL 1403 without instructor consent. Note: GEOL 1301, 1304, 3302, 3304, 3305, 3309 and 4307 may be taught at external campuses as three-hour courses without labs and without lab fees. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Course Fee: $90.00