GEO 206 - Solid Earth Energy and Mineral Resources

Institution:

Wilkes University

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Description:

The distribution in both space and time of fossil fuel (crude oil, natural gas, and coal), nuclear fuel minerals, and geothermal sources in the eatth' s crust; the formation, accumulation and extraction of these energy resources, and historical, current and projected consumption trends. Additionally, the occurrences and formational processes of metal and non-metal deposits are examined in the context of plate tectonics, earth's geologic history and energy flow. Three hours of lecture per week. Open to majors and non-majors. GEO-206 qualifies for the Energy Minor and is cross-listed with [[EGY-206]].

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wilkes.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 408-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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