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GEOL0170A-F10

The Dynamic Earth

The Dynamic Earth
Sea-floor spreading and continental drift, earthquakes and volcanoes, origin and evolution of mountain systems, and concepts of plate tectonics are viewed in light of the geology of ocean basins and continents. Modern processes such as river, coastal, wind, and glaciers will be studied and their effect on shaping the geologic landscape. Laboratory: field problems in Vermont geology; interpretation of geologic maps, regional tectonic synthesis. 3 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab/field trips
Course Reference Number (CRN):
90057
Subject Code:
GEOL
Course Number:
0170
Section Identifier:
A

Course

GEOL 0170

All Sections in Fall 2010

Fall 2010

GEOL0170A-F10 Lecture (Ryan)
GEOL0170Y-F10 Lab (Ryan)
GEOL0170Z-F10 Lab (Ryan)