Earth and Ocean Sciences (EOS) Courses>The Dynamic Earth

EOS120 - The Dynamic Earth

Description

Internal and external processes that shape the Earth and its landscapes. Nature of tectonic forces, earthquakes, volcanoes, rocks and minerals, and mountain building. Processes of erosion, sediment transport and deposition and glaciation. Global water cycle and hydrological processes. Geologic record of past environmental change and its impact on life. Natural resources, natural hazards and sustainability.

Units

1.5

Hours: lecture-lab-tutorial

3-3-0

Formerly

also GEOG 120

Note(s)

  • Credit will be granted for only one of EOS 120, GEOG 120, GEOG 203A, GEOG 213, GEOG 217.
  • Credit will be granted for only two of the following courses with no more than one course from a particular group. Group 1: EOS 100, EOS 101; Group 2: EOS 110, GEOG 110, GEOG 216; Group 3: EOS 120, GEOG 120, GEOG 217.

Course offered by

School of Earth and Ocean Sciences

Course schedules

Summer timetable available: February 15. Fall and Spring timetables available: May 15.

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