GEOL 1100 - PHYSICAL GEOLOGY

Institution:

Western Wyoming Community College

Subject:

GEOLOGY

Description:

This course is an introduction to the scope of Geology, the concepts involved, the several branches of the science, and some of the economic and cultural aspects of the science. Emphasis is on the materials and processes that make and shape the Earth, and how those concepts are related to the Theory of Plate Tectonics. Students will learn to identify common minerals and rocks and explain their composition; learn about plate tectonics and use this theory to explain the origin of ocean basins, mountain chains, continents, earthquakes, volcanoes; and learn about the rock cycle, weathering of rocks, and formation of landforms (glaciers, river valleys, coastal features). Geology makes extensive use of the scientific method and hands-on learning. This course has a significant lab component that is designed to help students learn and understand concepts taught in class; hence the Scientific Method will be used in lab exercises.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2008 - 08/24/2010 

Institution Website:

www.wwcc.wy.edu

Phone Number:

(307) 382-1600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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