Department of
Geology

Geology 001 (NS)
Introduction to Physical Geology

Dr. J Bret Bennington

Course Materials

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Exam One topics (updated Fall '09).
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Presentation Title

Textbook Reading
Essentials of Geology - 3rd Edition by S. Marshak

Other Resources
Introduction to the Course  
Earth Systems

Ch. 1, p. 23-25
Int. F, p. 356-359

Visual Model of Earth Systems
Mineral Properties Ch. 3  
Mineral Families Ch. 3  
Earth's Interior Composition and Structure

Ch. 1, p. 25-30
Int. D, p. 232-238

 

Exam Two topics (updated Fall '09).
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The Rock Cycle

Interlude A, p. 85-90
Interlude C, p. 194-197
Skim Ch. 4-7

Plate Tectonics I - Continental Drift Ch. 2, p. 34-37  
Plate Tectonics II - Sea Floor Spreading Ch. 2, p. 37-46  
Plate Tectonics III - Plate Boundaries Ch. 2, p. 47-66  

Exam Three topics (updated Fall '09).
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The Organic Carbon Cycle

 

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Field Trip Information (Fall and Spring Semesters)

Schedule of tutors of Geology 001 Lab

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