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GEOL 116: GEOLOGY of
Pu`u `O`o erupts
EARTH'S INTERIOR
LOWER COLUMBIA COLLEGE

COURSE CATALOG DESCRIPTION

GEOL 116 GEOLOGY OF EARTH'S INTERIOR
5 credits (includes LAB)
FALL QUARTER

GEOL 116 - GEOLOGY OF EARTH'S INTERIOR examines Earth's internal composition, structure, and processes. Major topics include minerals, the rock cycle, volcanoes, earthquakes, mountain building, plate tectonics, and geologic resources. Laboratory work includes identification of minerals and rocks, location of earthquake epicenters, interpretation of Earth's internal structure, and recognition of geologic hazards. Credit cannot be earned for this course and GEOL 105. A field trip may be required. Formerly listed as GEOL 111.

A Few Geology Web Links

LCC Geology Web LINKS Page

  • GEOL 116 MAJOR Topics

  • GEOL 116 OBJECTIVES Index

  • Igneous Rocks - U Mich.

  • Igneous Rock Classification - James Madison Univ.

  • Types of Volcanoes - LCC

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    LCC GEOL 116 Web Page 10/16/07
    David Cordero
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