Course Search Results

Course Search Results For "SCI 103"

SCI 103 - Physical Geology

Description: This course presents principles of the study of the earth outlining how the science began in the late 1700s from natural curiosity progressing to our present knowledge of the earth as a dynamic entity. Students will study its surface features and processes and then can appreciate how patterns observed have allowed for interpretations of what is going on within the interior. Such aspects include but are not limited to earthquakes, volcanism, origin and deformation of mountain belts and ocean basins, the work of running water, glaciers and wind. In lab, students are provided a hands-on approach to the study of minerals, igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks and will learn how to use a topographic map. A one-day field trip may be offered to illustrate and reinforce the concepts introduced. (3 lecture, 3 laboratory hours) Lab fee applies. Special sections of Physical Geology may be offered which cover most of the topics above but which present the popular field of gemology, allowing the students to work with professional instruments to identify a large suite of gems, both natural and synthetic. Lab fee applies.
SUNY GEN ED-GLAB; NCC GEN ED-LSCI.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Credit Hours: 4
Department: Physical Sciences

Top of page