Physical Geology

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General

Prefix

AHS

Course Number

220

Course ID

00157128-2023-04-05

Course Level

Undergraduate

College/School

College of Science and Engineering

Description

Earth materials and plate tectonics are used to investigate deeply-buried, plutonic igneous and metamorphic systems and surface systems including sedimentary, fluvial and glacial. Lab.

Prerequisites

Credits

Min

4

Max

4

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

Yes

MN Goal Designation(s)

03

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Explain theories and processes important to geology, such as the rock cycle, plate tectonics, and relative and absolute age, and provide evidence that supports these.

Outcome

Interpret geologic maps, topographic maps, and stratigraphic cross-sections in terms of geologic structures and history.

Outcome

Identify essential rocks, minerals, and sediments based on their physical properties, as well as explain how they formed, and how they are used in our everyday lives.

Outcome

Identify different types of rocks (i.e. sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks) and describe how and where they form, as well as distinguishing features or characteristics of each.

Outcome

Describe the role of the environment in geologic processes (e.g., erosion, streams, groundwater, soils, cryosphere, etc.).

Outcome

Identify and describe various geologic hazards (e.g., earthquakes, mass wasting), the triggers that cause these events, and their consequences.

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