GLG 1101 Physical Geology
Surface processes of wind, water and ice in changing Earth's surface, plate tectonics; interior forces that cause earthquakes, volcanoes, mountain building. Introduction to natural resources; impact of natural hazards on human populations; and impact of human activities in the natural world. Laboratory component stresses introduction to and use of basic scientific method and problem solving. Three classroom, two lab hours per week.
Prerequisites: None
Course Outcomes
- Relate the Theory of Plate Tectonics to Earth processes such as volcanism, earthquakes and mountain building.
- Explain the mineral composition of and the mechanisms responsible for the formation of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks; demonstrate an understanding of the formation, availability, and importance of mineral, rock, energy, water and soil resources.
- Recognize the processes of: weathering, soil and sediment formation, mass wasting, deserts, surface water, ground water, glaciers and coastlines; and be able to recognize and describe their general features.
- Describe various ways in which the study of Physical Geology impacts human activities and how it is important and vital to daily life.
Credit Hours: 4
- Classroom: 3 hours
- Lab: 2 hours
- Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering
- Department: Geology
- Repeatable Credit: No
- Offered Online: Yes
Downtown Dayton Campus
Bldg 1, Rm 123
Faculty: Crawford
Term: Fall 2023
Format: Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Open Seats: 2
Meets: MW from 11:00AM to 12:15PM
Section: 101
Open Seats: 2
Meets: MW from
11:00AM to 12:15PM
11:00AM to 12:15PM
Section: 101
Downtown Dayton Campus
Bldg 1, Rm 131
Faculty: Thompson
Term: Fall 2023
Format: Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Open Seats: 7
Meets: MW from 11:00AM to 12:15PM
Section: 104
Open Seats: 7
Meets: MW from
11:00AM to 12:15PM
11:00AM to 12:15PM
Section: 104
Downtown Dayton Campus
Bldg 1, Rm 123
Faculty: Crawford
Term: Fall 2023
Format: Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Open Seats: 2
Meets: TTH from 11:00AM to 12:15PM
Section: 103
Open Seats: 2
Meets: TTH from
11:00AM to 12:15PM
11:00AM to 12:15PM
Section: 103
Downtown Dayton Campus
Bldg 1, Rm 123
Faculty: Crawford
Term: Fall 2023
Format: Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Open Seats: 15
Meets: MW from 5:30PM to 6:45PM
Section: N50
Open Seats: 15
Meets: MW from
5:30PM to 6:45PM
5:30PM to 6:45PM
Section: N50
Online Learning
Faculty: Thompson
Term: Fall 2023
Format: Complete work online when it fits your schedule, while adhering to weekly deadlines. No scheduled meeting times. Requires computer and high-speed internet.
Course Fee: $30.00
Open Seats: 2
Section: 500
Open Seats: 2
Section: 500
Huber Heights Learning Center
Huber Heights, Rm 110
Faculty: Council
Term: Fall 2023
Format: Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Note: Must register for GLG-1111-H21
Open Seats: 7
Meets: MW from 12:30PM to 1:45PM
Section: H21
Open Seats: 7
Meets: MW from
12:30PM to 1:45PM
12:30PM to 1:45PM
Section: H21