Physical Geology
General
Prefix
AHS
Course Number
220
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
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
Repeatable
No
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.
Dependencies
Courses
AHS220
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prerequisite
for:
Programs
AHS220
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completion requirement
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