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GEOL 215 - Earth Surface Materials: Minerals, Rocks, and Soils



Physical properties and genesis of solid materials found at the Earth’s surface; i.e., minerals, rocks, and soils. Identification and classification of these materials through observation and measurement of physical properties. Linkages between the formative processes and spatial variation of earth materials.

Credits: 4
Prerequisites: CHEM 121A and CHEM 121L and MATH 127 or higher. No duplicate credit for GEOL 215 and GEOL 220 without department permission.