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Physical Geology 2011-2012 Geology Course of Study Course Description Physical Geology incorporates chemistry, physics, and environmental science, and introduces students to key concepts, principles and theories within geology. Students will engage in investigations to understand and explain the behavior of nature in a variety of inquiry and design scenarios that incorporate scientific reasoning, analysis, communication skills, and real world applications. Prerequisite: Students enrolled in Math 2112 or higher level math classes. Students must have successfully completed at least (C average or better) in Physical Science and Biology. Credit: 1 Credit Physical Geology 2011-2012 Geology Course of Study CONCEPT: Explore the building blocks of the lithosphere, minerals, and rocks. TOPICS: Minerals The crystalline structure of molecules contributes to its physical properties. Atoms, elements and chemical bonding (ionic, covalent, metallic) Crystallinity (crystal structure) Criteria of a mineral (crystalline solid, occurs in nature, inorganic, defined chemical composition) Physical properties of minerals (hardness, luster, cleavage, streak, crystal shape, fluorescence, flammability, magnetism, density/specific gravity, malleability) Rocks The characteristics of a rock reflect its geologic history. Igneous Mafic and felsic rocks and minerals Intrusive (igneous structures: dikes, sills, batholiths, pegmatites) Extrusive (volcanic activity, volcanoes, cinder cones, composite, shield) Cooling rate and Bowens Reaction Series (continuous and discontinuous branches) Metamorphic Pressure, stress, temperature, and compressional forces Foliated (regional), non-foliated (contact) Parent rock and degrees of metamorphism Metamorphic zones (where metamorphic rocks are found) Sedimentary Division of sedimentary rocks and minerals (chemical clastic/physical, organic) Depositional environments