GEGN 202 - Geologic Principles And Processes

Institution:

Colorado School of Mines

Subject:

Description:

Introduction to principles of geomorphology and historical geology. Geomorphology of glacial, volcanic, arid, karst, and complex geological landscapes. Introduction to weathering, soils, hillslopes, and drainage systems. Geologic time scale and deep time, stratigraphic principles, evolution and the fossil record, geochronology, plate tectonics, and critical events in Earth history. Laboratories emphasize fieldwork in geomorphic regions of Colorado, map skills, time and ordering of geologic events, and fossil preservation and identification. Prerequisite: SYGN 101, 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab: 4 semester hours.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mines.edu

Phone Number:

(303) 273-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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