ENVR 115 — Earth Science with Lab
This survey course is designed to provide students with a sound foundation in basic principles and unifying concepts of modern geology . Major topics include: 1) the study of geologic processes and materials including, plate tectonics, erosion, soils, rocks and minerals; 2) geologic hazards such as floods, landslides, volcanoes , and earth quakes; 3) geologic resources such as water, fossil fuels, and metals; and 4) environmental challenges such as water supply, waste management, depleting energy and mineral resources, and global change. We will study these topics from a global perspective, paying particular attention to their importance in Maine and New England. Weekly laboratories will comple ment lecture topics and will include field trips, mapping exercises, internet exercises, guest speakers, and laboratory analysis of earth materials. Prerequisite(s): none Corequisite(s): none