Geology 101 - The Earth

Fall
2015
02
4.00
William Clement
M W F 9:05AM 9:55AM
UMass Amherst
39453
39429,41396
Nature and origin of the earth; volcanism; minerals and rocks; earthquakes; plate tectonics; mountain belts; geologic time scales; wave, river, glacial, and wind action in modification of landscape and atmosphere; the asteroid impact hypotheses; genesis of non-renewable resources, geologic basis for environmental decision making. Field excursions. (Gen.Ed. PS)
This course is open to Geology, Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences majors only.
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.