Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 5-24-1994 |
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GLG103 1994 Fall – 2011 Summer II |
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1.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 2.4 Load Acad |
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Introduction
to Geology I - Physical Lab |
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May
accompany GLG101. Study of common rock-forming minerals, rocks, and maps. Prerequisites: None. |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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GLG103 1994
Fall – 2011 Summer II |
Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lab |
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Identify common rocks and minerals in hand specimen. (I) |
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Use topographic maps and aerial photographs in analyzing
the geology of particular areas. (II) |
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Identify basic geologic structures shown on geologic maps
and cross-sections. (III) |
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Describe the geology of particular areas by using geologic
maps. (III) |
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Identify major tectonic settings on maps of North America
and the sea floor. (IV) |
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Competencies
MCCCD
Official Course Outline: |
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GLG103 1994
Fall – 2011 Summer II |
Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lab |
I. Rocks and minerals in
hand specimen A. Minerals 1. Crystal form 2. Physical properties B. Igneous rocks 1. Mineral composition 2. Texture C. Sedimentary rocks 1. Mineral composition 2. Texture D. Metamorphic rocks 1. Mineral composition 2. Texture 3. Foliation II. Topographic maps and
aerial photographs A. Basic concepts 1. Contours 2. Stereoscopic viewing 3. Topographic profile B. Analysis of landscapes 1. Stream erosion 2. Arid regions 3. Volcanic 4. Shorelines 5. Glaciation
III. Structural geology A. Basic concepts 1. Folds 2. Faults 3. Uncomformities
B. Analysis of geologic
structure using geologic maps IV. Plate tectonics A. Tectonics of the North
American continent 1. Craton
2. Mountain belts B. Geology of the sea floor
1. Mountains and ridges 2. Trenches |