GEOL 1403 - Physical Geology

Institution:

Central Texas College

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Description:

An introductory course about the materials and processes of the Earth. Topics included are: minerals, rocks, plate tectonics, continental evolution, earthquakes, seismology, volcanoes, weathering, running water, ground water, mass wasting, and others. The study of regional rocks and minerals and the opportunity for field observation and collection are provided. Co-requisite: GEOX 1403. GEOL 1404 Historical Geology 3-3-4 The course involves a study of the record of life forms that have developed throughout geological time. It also covers the development of the Earth from its cosmic beginning to current land forms. Principles of stratigraphy, sedimentary processes, paleontology, geologic time, plate tectonics, and hypotheses of the Earth's origin are studied in the course. The study of local and regional fossil fauna and the opportunity for field observation and collection of rocks and the fossils are provided. Co-requisite: GEOX 1404.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.ctcd.edu

Phone Number:

(254) 526-7161

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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