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The North America Tapestry of Time and Terrain. (Image courtesy of USGS.)
Prof. Taylor Perron
Prof. Oliver Jagoutz
12.001
Spring 2011
Undergraduate
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.
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