Introduction to Geology

Why are earthquakes, volcanoes, and natural resources located at specific spots on the Earth's surface? Why are there rolling hills to the west behind Stanford and soaring granite walls to the east in Yosemite? What was the Earth like in the past, and what will it be like in the future? Lectures, hands-on laboratories, in-class activities, and a hands-on regional field trip will help you see the Earth through the eyes of a geologist! Topics include plate tectonics, the cycling and formation of different types of rocks, and how geologists use rocks to understand Earth's history.