ESC 190 Introductory Geology

Study of the physical features of the earth. Includes study and description of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks; geologic time; earthquakes; rivers; oceans; plate tectonics. Lab includes hands-on examination of minerals and rocks; map and geologic processes interpretation. Field trip(s) possible. Two and a half hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week. Lab Fee. Fall, Spring (C5)