PHSC 120 - Principles of Geology

Institution:

Butler County Community College

Subject:

Physical Science

Description:

This course is an introduction to the various branches of geology for Liberal Arts students. Topics include rock formation, geologic time, weathering, erosion, river systems, ground water, glaciation, plate tectonics, earthquakes, and volcanism. Laboratory exercises include the study of minerals, rocks, topographic maps, and geologic maps. Emphasis is on rock types, features of the landscape, and the processes which have shaped Western Pennsylvania. This course meets the General Education competency of Scientific Reasoning (SR).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bc3.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 287-8711

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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