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May 07, 2024
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HNRS 212 - Colloquium in Geology Study of the earth including its origins, composition, and evolution of its continents and ocean basins through time. Processes such as plate tectonics, rock formation, climate change, and mountain building, and their effects on surface and subsurface evolution will be studied. The interplay between these Earth processes and human activity is also examined, in topics such as volcanology, earthquakes and flooding. The class includes a laboratory in which identification of minerals and rocks, as well as interpretation of landforms and maps is emphasized. Students will have the opportunity to study a particular area of geology in depth.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to the Honors Program. MATH 114 or equivalent or higher. Credits: 5 Grade Mode: Letter GUR Attributes: LSCI
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