NS 1311 - Introduction to Geology

Institution:

Landmark College

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Description:

Lecture This course includes many topics of basic Geology including: geologic time, Earth structure, minerals and rocks, plates tectonics and related phenomena, landforms and geomorphism, geology and current events, plus climate change of the past. Students will have the opportunity to study each topic in depth in the regular classroom through notes, discussions, various group activities, and visual materials from various media. There is a weekly lab session devoted to the hands-on exploration of inquiry-based investigations of rock and mineral identification, landform interpretation, map reading, and other relevant topics and skills. In order to apply the observational and interpretive skills presented, field work will be an important part of the course. Lab included.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.landmark.edu

Phone Number:

(802) 387-6700

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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