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| 1 - physical geology | Last Updated • February 17, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
This class introduces the student to geology and Earth sciences by emphasizing the physical processes affecting our planet. The first weeks are spent introducing the fundamental topics, such as plate tectonics, minerals and rocks, and the concept of geologic time. The second part of the class covers the different physical environments, with discussions on rivers and streams, groundwater, glaciers, deserts, coasts, and other environments. Occasionally, short field trips will be integrated into the class, with the purpose of showing geology at work in our daily environment. The class has no prerequisites and it is accessible to anyone, but students need to be aware that, particularly during the first weeks, concepts of chemistry and physics will be used to provide the foundation of the course. | 4 - physical geology (with lab)
| Last Updated • February 17, 2020 |
This class follows the same outline of Geology 1 but includes a series of labs related to lectures. Emphasis would be on mineral and rock identification. Occasionally, short field trips will be integrated into the class, with the purpose of showing geology at work in our daily environment. The class has no prerequisites and it is accessible to anyone, but students need to be aware that, particularly during the first weeks, concepts of chemistry and physics will be used to provide the foundation of the course. | 5 - EARTH HISTORY (with lab)
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This class introduces the student to Earth history, focusing on the different tools scientists use in order to collect data for this purpose and ending with a description of the series of events from the origin of the planet. Fundamental topics, such as plate tectonics, minerals and rocks, geologic time and paleontology will be introduced during the first weeks of class. The principles of stratigraphy, the study of sedimentary rocks, will then anticipate the final weeks, where geologic eras will be depicted.
The labs will essentially match the pace of lectures. General rock identification labs will be followed by environmental, stratigraphical and paleontological analysis labs. Occasionally, short field trips will be integrated into the class, with the purpose of showing geology at work in our daily environment. The class has no prerequisites and it is accessible to anyone, but students need to be aware that, particularly during the first weeks, concepts of chemistry and physics will be used to provide the foundation of the course. If you already have a basic knowledge of geology (for instance from Geology 1, Geology 4, or Geology 31) you might find yourself at a slight advantage but all materials will be explained thoroughly. While this class might require a considerable time commitment, it is fully accessible to anyone with a genuine curiosity and desire to learn. | 31 - oceanography
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This class introduces the student to the physical, chemical and biological aspects of today's ocean, with a brief geological overview of ancient seas. Among other topics, plate tectonics, physics and chemistry of ocean water, rocks that are deposited and form in the ocean, deep and coastal environments and marine life will be discussed. Occasionally, short field trips will be integrated into the class, with the purpose of showing geology at work in our daily environment. The class has no prerequisites and it is accessible to anyone, but students need to be aware that, particularly during the first weeks, concepts of chemistry and physics will be used to provide the foundation of the course. | 35 - field geology
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This is a class open to any student who would like to see geologic features in their natural environments. There are absolutely no prerequisites, and anybody can enroll. A few introductory lectures will introduce the class, describe the geologic features of the area the class is going to visit, and help prepare the student for the adventure. The class is a 1-unit only, and can be taken more than once. There are no exams or quizzes, the only requirements are to meet a few times before the trip, come to the trip, and give a short presentation about what you saw and about your experience. So far, the class has explored a variety of geologic settings. Take a look at the field page for more information. © Alessandro Grippo, since 1994 | |||||||||||||||||