328 GEOLOGY

This course will present a brief introductory survey of the whole field of geology, from rocks and minerals to the formation of entire continents and the processes that act upon them. This overview will provide you with a basis for understanding many different aspects of our planet including: Structure of a Dynamic Earth (Origin of Earth, Layers of Earth, Rock Types, Minerals), Forces that Raise the Surface (Plate Tectonics, Volcanism, Earthquakes and Mountain Building), Forces That Attack the Surface (Weathering, Erosion, Glaciers), Geologic Time (A Brief History of Earth and its Life Forms) and the Geology of Connecticut. Hands-on laboratory activities will be an integral part of this course.