online available
In this course, students examine the physical features and processes that have formed and are forming the landscape of the Earth. Emphasis is placed on learning the local geology of Michigan and the Great Lakes. Topics will include: topographic maps, minerals, rocks, soil erosion and formation, plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, mountain building, geologic time and dating, running water, lakes, groundwater, oceans, and glaciation. The title of this course was previously Physical Geology. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; Academic Math Level 3
Level I Prereq: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; Academic Math Level 3
Class offerings by semester
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Even Years |
Blended classes also available |
Blended classes also available |
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Odd Years |
Blended classes also available |
Blended classes also available |
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Day Class (before 5 p.m.) Evening Class (after 5 p.m.) Online Class Please refer to the course schedule to see the specific time and platform for which the course is offered. |
Description | Hours |
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Credits | 4 |
Lecture Hours | 45 |
Clinical Hours | 0 |
Lab Hours | 45 |
Other Hours | 0 |
Total Hours | 90 |
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