200

GEO 210 Geology II

Physical history of the earth in relationship to orderly development of life throughout geological time. Lecture format.

3

Prerequisites

GEO 165

GEO 215 Minerals and Rocks

Theory, geological occurrence, and identification of the common minerals and rocks. A well-written report, critiqued and returned for revision, is required. Laboratory work includes a brief introduction to the petrographic microscope, but mostly emphasizes hand specimen identification. Two-day field trip to the Thousand Islands/Laurentian lowlands of New York State, or to Bancroft, Ontario mineral localities.

4

Prerequisites

GEO 165*

Cross Listed Courses

* Indicates that the course can be taken in the same semester