G 202 - Earth's Surface Systems

Institution:

Lane Community College

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Description:

4 credits Geology 202 analyzes the geologic processes that shape the Earth's surface, including weathering, mass wasting, streams, groundwater, wind, waves, glaciers, and climate. The course emphasizes a systems approach, connecting depositional environments to plate tectonics and global climate changes. In labs students review rocks and minerals, and use analytical tools to identify landforms and understand depositional systems and hazardous geological processes. Tools include geologic and topographic maps, aerial photos, and computer simulations. More information about this sequence is at G 201.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Lanecc.edu

Phone Number:

(541) 463-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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