OS 204 - Physical Geology

Institution:

Maine Maritime Academy

Subject:

Description:

An introduction to geology. The minerals and sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks that make up the earth are examined. The course includes a survey of the processes that shape the earth, such as: plate tectonics, wind, water, glaciers, volcanism, and mass wasting. Processes internal to the earth such as earthquakes, and effects of these processes, such as faulting and folding are also examined. Rec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.mainemaritime.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 326-2206

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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