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
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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.