Maricopa Community Colleges  GLG103   19946-99999 

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 5-24-1994

GLG103  1994 Fall – 2011 Summer II

LAB  1.0 Credit(s)  3.0 Period(s)  2.4 Load  Acad

Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lab

May accompany GLG101. Study of common rock-forming minerals, rocks, and maps.

Prerequisites: None.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

GLG103  1994 Fall – 2011 Summer II

Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lab

 

1.

Identify common rocks and minerals in hand specimen. (I)

2.

Use topographic maps and aerial photographs in analyzing the geology of particular areas. (II)

3.

Identify basic geologic structures shown on geologic maps and cross-sections. (III)

4.

Describe the geology of particular areas by using geologic maps. (III)

5.

Identify major tectonic settings on maps of North America and the sea floor. (IV)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

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

 

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