Physical Geology
Geography · 3 hrs Lecture | 2 hrs Lab
Offered: Winter Only, Even Year
Hard to catch. Runs in even-numbered years only, next in 2026. Miss it and the following chance is 2028.
GEOG-2216 prerequisites
1 course appears in this chain, up to 1 level deep. 1 is needed whichever route you take: GEOG-2215
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any one of
GEOG 1205
the former GEOG-1202
permission of instructor
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Taking GEOG-2216 is a prerequisite for 1 course directly.
- GEOG-4212Topics in Earth Sciences
Where GEOG-2216 counts
Counts toward 3 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
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Description
This course surveys the elements of stratigraphy, structural geology, earthquakes, historical geology, and volcanism within the unifying concept of plate tectonics. Labs demonstrate the methods of determining the characteristics of major geological structures as they typically appear on maps and air photos.
Requisite courses
GEOG-2215 [prerequisite(s)]; GEOG-2216L (lab) (must be taken concurrently).
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.