GEOL 1053 - Earth Science

Institution:

Redlands Community College

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Description:

This is a survey course of geology, which includes the study of geologic forces in the earth such as volcanism, earthquakes, plate tectonics, mountain building, gravitation, weathering, erosion, sedimentation, groundwater, glaciation, ocean events, and fossilization. The course presents the composition of the earth's interior with concentration on the crust and techniques of reading the geologic history from Precambrian eras to present through the story told by the three basic types of rocks, how they form, and where they are found in relation to one another. This course will satisfy the lecture-only physical science requirement for graduation and is not intended for health or science majors. 3 hours lecture credit

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.redlandscc.edu

Phone Number:

(405) 262-2552

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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