12.001 Introduction to Geology, Spring 2011

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Perron, Taylor; Jagoutz, Oliver
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Introduction to Geology
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Abstract
This course introduces students to the basics of geology. Through a combination of lectures, labs, and field observations, we will address topics ranging from formation of the elements, mineral and rock identification, and geological mapping to plate tectonics, erosion and climate engineering.
Date issued
2011-06
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http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/96863
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences
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12.001-Spring2011
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Keywords
geology, mineral, Igneous Rock, Sedimentary Rock, Metamorphic Rock, Paleontology, Rock Deformation, Rheology, Volcanoes, Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes, Field Techniques, Topography
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