Physical Geology

Butler Community College

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This course will enable the student to explain introductory material to geology in all aspects including some historical concepts. The student will explain the fundamentals of physical geology with an emphasis on the plate tectonics explanation of such phenomena as volcanism, earthquakes, and mountain building. The student will explain the importance of streams, weathering and erosion, glaciation, and wave action in shaping the land. The student will discuss minerals, rocks and natural resources.