3-3-0

The course is a general study of the materials and dynamics of Earth's crust. Students will learn about igneous, metamorphic sedimentary rocks, rock weathering and transport of material at the surface. They will also learn the basic principles of physical geology and how the Earth works: volcanic activity, earthquakes, rock deformation, mountain building, and plate tectonics. We will also explore the vastness of geologic time.

Prerequisite: ESG 127