ERS140 Physical Geology

An introduction to landforms and the processes of their formation, this course covers erosion by wind, water, ice, beaches and wave action. Further study is accomplished through the use of topographic maps. Additional topics include descriptions of basic rocks and minerals, volcanism, mountain building and crustal movement.

Credit Hours

4

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

2

Prerequisite

Reading proficiency or RWR090 Reading Writing and Reasoning Minimum Grade of: C or ENG101 or higher Minimum Grade of: C

Attributes

  • Free Elective

  • Liberal Arts Elective

  • Reading Content Course

  • Science Elective

  • Science Technology Intensive