GEOL 100 - Dynamic Earth: Introductory Geology with Field Emphasis

FDR: SL
Credits: 4

For GEOL 100A section: First-Year Seminar. Prerequisite: First-year class standing only
For GEOL 100 sections: Preference given to first-years and sophomores. No credit for students who have completed GEOL 101 or 102. Involves moderate hiking and other physical activities outside in all types of weather. The study of Earth systems, our physical environment, and the processes shaping our planet with special emphasis on field study of the region near Lexington. Topics include: plate tectonics; the materials and structure of the Earth’s crust; natural hazards including earthquakes and volcanoes; the origin of landforms; and the concept of deep time. Additional topics, with emphasis varying by instructor, include: climate change; weathering and erosion; water quality and movement; energy resources; geospatial and quantitative data analysis; and the relationship between humans and the environment.

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