Geology
| GEOL 110 | Physical Geology | |
| 4.00 credits | (4,2,0) hrs | 15 wks |
| This course views the Earth as a heat engine which continuously recycles air, water and solid earth materials. It examines how nature's recycling of these materials results in both the origin and the eventual transformation of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. Next, it investigates how lithospheric plates interact with each other and with external recycling (atmospheric and hydrospheric cycles). Finally it considers ways people may best adapt to these ever-changing Earth environments and act as stewards of Earth's environments and resources. | ||
| Note: Experience in secondary level chemistry and physics will contribute greatly to mastering physical geology. | ||
| GEOL 111 | Historical Geology | |
| 4.00 credits | (4,2,0) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: GEOL 110 | ||
| This course examines the methods geologists use to deduce the origin, age and evolution of Earth and its life. These methods are then used to investigate how Earth's lithosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere evolved before giving rise to life, and how ever since, life has interacted with land, water and air. Next, the origin and growth of our home continent and adjacent ocean basins are studied. Finally, the processes and events that shaped (and are still shaping) our immediate environment are looked at in more detail. Uses and abuses of Earth resources and environments since the arrival of human beings also form part of the course. | ||
| Note: GEOG 112 may be accepted as a prerequisite with instructor recommendation. | ||
| Note: This course serves as a Canadian Studies credit. | ||