Middlebury

GEOL0170Y-F09

The Dynamic Earth
Dynamic Earth Lab

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):
90299
Subject Code:
GEOL
Course Number:
0170
Section Identifier:
Y

Course

GEOL 0170

All Sections in Fall 2009

Fall 2009

GEOL0170A-F09 Lecture (West, Manley)
GEOL0170Y-F09 Lab (West, Manley)
GEOL0170Z-F09 Lab (West, Manley)