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Tom Bush About this photo (larger version) Grounded Courses I Teach GEOL& 101 Intro to Physical Geology GEOL& 103 Historical Geology GEOL& 110 Environmental Geology OCEA& 101 Intro to Oceanography What is up with the ampersand (&) symbol in the course numbers? Field Excursions Up coming field-based courses to exciting destinations in the Earth and Space Sciences

GEOL& 101 Introduction to Physical Geology Catalog Description: A study of minerals, rocks, and the dynamic processes that shape the Earth’s surface over time, such as Earth’s tectonics, volcanism, earthquakes, landslides, streams, and coastlines. Some special topics such as resources or climate change may be included. Appropriate for non-science and science majors. Field trip required. Lab included. Taught FWSp quarters. General Course Outline: a. Introduction to Physical Geology. b. Minerals. c. Igneous Rocks. d. Weathering and Sedimentary Rocks. e. Metamorphic Rocks. f. Geologic Time. g. Plate Tectonics. h. Geologic Structures, Earth’s Interior, Earthquakes. i. Mass Wasting, Streams, Deserts, Glaciers, Coastlines j. Groundwater k. Other Special Topics (Geologic Resources, Climate Change, Geologic Evolution of North America, Planetary Geology) Accessing Course Materials: Pierce College Online at Angel Learning