Geology 101: Physical Geology
Offered By: Study.com
Course Description
Overview
Geology 101: Physical Geology has been evaluated and recommended for 3 semester hours and may be transferred to over 2,000 colleges and universities. Complete the course's lessons and quizzes at your own pace to apply for transfer credit and get a head start on your degree program.
Syllabus
- Ch 1. Introduction to Geology
- Ch 2. Earth Materials
- Ch 3. Mineral Types, Properties and Uses
- Ch 4. Earth and Celestial Rocks
- Ch 5. Igneous Rocks
- Ch 6. Sedimentary Rocks: A Deeper Look
- Ch 7. Metamorphic Rocks: A Deeper Look
- Ch 8. Rock Deformation and Mountain Building
- Ch 9. Weathering and Erosion
- Ch 10. Running Water
- Ch 11. Ground Water
- Ch 12. Glaciers
- Ch 13. Oceans
- Ch 14. Deserts and Wind
- Ch 15. Water Balance on Earth
- Ch 16. Geologic Time
- Ch 17. Earth's Spheres and Internal Structure
- Ch 18. Earthquakes
- Ch 19. Plate Tectonics
- Ch 20. Economic Geology & Mineral Resources
- Ch 21. Studying for Geology 101
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