Overview

Earth & Planetary Sciences : An introductory course in physical geology designed for majors in civil and mining engineering. Properties of rocks and minerals, major geological processes, together with natural hazards and their effects on engineered structures are emphasized. The laboratory is an integral part of the course which includes rock and mineral identification, basic techniques of airphoto and geological map interpretation, and structural geology.

Terms: Fall 2010

Instructors: Catherine Maenz (Fall)

• Fall

• 2 hours lectures, 3 hours laboratory

• 2-3-4

• Restriction: Open to Engineering students only.