GOL 110 - Earth Systems: An Environmental Geology Perspective (4 CR.)

Introduces concepts in earth systems including earth materials, plate tectonics, weathering, surface and groundwater, wasting, volcanoes, earthquakes and coastal, as well as pollution and climate change. Explores major topics relating human interaction with the physical environment through case studies. Reinforces applications through laboratory experiments, demonstrations, and field studies. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.