Geology 123 - Methods in Earth Science
Fall
2017
02
2.00
Penny Taylor;Alan Werner;Vivian Leung
T 01:15PM-04:05PM
Mount Holyoke College
100872
Clapp Laboratory 301
pmtaylor@mtholyoke.edu;awerner@mtholyoke.edu;vleung@mtholyoke.edu
This course provides a hands-on introduction to earth science and methods in geology. Students will learn the fundamental tools of the trade and explore local geology on field trips. Interactive laboratory work will include projects on groundwater contamination, landfill siting, geologic hazards, and earth materials. Students will also develop skills in reading topographic and geologic maps.
Several field trips are required.