GLG 110 - Physical Geology

Institution:

Missouri State University-West Plains

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Description:

4(3-2) S. How Earth works. The building blocks of Earth: minerals and rocks. Earth's dynamic interior: plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanism, and mountain building. Surface processes associated with streams, ground water, glaciers, wind and shorelines. Laboratory instruction in identification of common minerals and rocks, the use of topographic maps, and landform identification from topographic maps. Optional weekend field trips. 4.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours 2.000 Lab hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture/Lab, On-line, Interactive Video Arts & Sciences College Math and Natural Life Science Division Geology Department Course Attributes: Natural Science

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wp.missouristate.edu

Phone Number:

(417) 255-7255

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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