Geology 101 - The Earth

Spring
2018
02LL
0.00
TH 2:30PM 5:30PM
UMass Amherst
60547
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. Additional fees are associated with this section.
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.