GEOL 250 - Physical Geology

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Examines the structure and composition of the Earth, and evolution of surface features by geologic processes including river systems, wind transport, glacial activity and physical and chemical oceanography. Other topics include internal processes such as earthquakes, plate tectonics and volcanism and societal impacts on natural resources. Collection and analysis of field and laboratory data using statistical, graphical and critical thinking analysis. Prerequisite(s): MATH 121 or MATH-130;