Geology

Basic and advanced principles, theories, concepts, and procedure/techniques from areas of geology and conservation will be covered in this course. New topics dealing with earthquake prediction and control, in conjunction with Plate Tectonics will be investigated, as well as the geologic hazards. Lecture material, motion pictures, and rock specimens will assist in studying North American geology. Laboratory activities and experimentation will include individual student laboratory mineral testing, and identification using a mineral key. Other modeling activities will be conducted to aid in understanding Earth surface process in geology.