ERSC 2201 Physical and Historical Geology of Georgia

Fundamentals of mineralogy, petrology, and plate tectonics as they relate to the Southeastern region of the United States; major geologic provinces of Georgia and their constituent economic rocks and minerals; paleogeology and tectonic history of Georgia and the Appalachian Mountains. Lecture and laboratory.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Any laboratory science sequence or equivalent.

Typically Offered

Demorest Campus: as needed

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Familiarity with the geologically significant physical and historical components of Georgia.
2. Knowledge of the natural resources available including rocks, minerals, fuel, and water in terms of age, distribution within Georgia, mode of formation, and extraction. 
3. Knowledge of tectonic and physiographic changes throughout geologic time in terms of local changes and in a regional context (the Appalachian Province).