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GEOL 230 - Geology

Description
An introduction to basic geological principles and their influence on surface water and groundwater; topics include: aquifers, basic contour mapping, depositional environments, identification of hand specimens of common rocks, rocks and their origin, soils, structural geology, subsidence, and vertical profiles.



1.5 Credits

Time Guidelines
The standard instructional time for this course is 60 hours.