Geology Courses
1010
GLY
Physical Geology
(Offered fall and spring). Physical properties, identification, and origin of minerals. Classification of rocks, physical processes that shape the earth; graduation, deposition, vulcanism, glaciation, weathering, rock deformation, mountain building and metamorphism. Geologic maps.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
1032
GLY
Natural Disasters
Exercises in the identification of common rocks and minerals, interpretation of topographic maps and aerial photographs, methods of geological illustration.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3