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General Education

The following is fulfilled by this course:

  • Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning)
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Additional Information
Status: Active
SUNY ID: 62766
Full Title: Physical Geology
Level: Lower Division (UG)
CIP: 4006 Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

GLG 1510 | Physical Geology

0 to 4 credits

In this classical introduction to geology, students will identify and explain the geologic processes operating on and beneath Earth's surface, including mineral and rock formation, plate tectonics, deformation, orogeny, weathering, erosion, transport, and deposition. Landforms resulting from geologic processes will be interpreted. Laboratory projects and field trips correlate with lecture topics. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENG 1510; [Corequisite: MAT 0550 OR Eligibility: college level math]. J occasionally.