ESCI 121 - Geology I

Institution:

Massasoit Community College

Subject:

Earth Science

Description:

This course is intended to acquaint students with the physical structure of the earth, the nature of the materials constituting it, and the major processes responsible for continual change. Students learn how geologists go about interpreting the earth and deciphering its history. In the laboratory portion of the course, emphasis is placed on becoming familiar with crustal rocks and minerals and the effects of geological processes as interpreted from topographic maps and aerial photographs. Lecture: 3 hours Laboratory: 2 hours Prerequisite: C- or better in Introductory Algebra (MATH101) or waiver by placement testing results, or Departmental Approval

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.massasoit.mass.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 588-9100

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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