ES 201,202,203 - Principles of Geology

Institution:

Western Oregon University

Subject:

Description:

Introductory geology sequence focuses on physical and historical geology. ES 201 emphasizes Earth's internal processes with topics including plate tectonics, minerals, igneous rocks and processes, volcanism, metamorphism and metamorphic rocks, rock deformation, geologic structures and earthquakes. ES 202 emphasizes Earth surface processes with topics including sedimentary rocks, sedimentary processes, rock weathering, mass wasting, river systems, groundwater, glaciers, deserts and coastal processes. ES 203 explores the origin and dynamics of Earth's interior, surface, ocean, atmospheric and biological systems and critically evaluates topics including the age of the earth and the origin of life. Three lectures and one two-hour laboratory (three-hour lab for ES 203).

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.wou.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 838-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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