Studies of rock deformation, landscape formation and earth structure are used as a framework for developing skills in hypothesis formation, project design, data analysis and scientific writing. These skills serve as a foundation for work in higher-level Geology courses and on independent research projects Meets the Critical Perspectives: Scientific Investigation of the Natural World requirement. Meets the Critical Learning: SA requirement.

Prerequisite: Geology 140 or Geology 150; Physics 141 or 241.

Degree requirement — Critical Learning: SA, Critical Perspectives: I

1 unit — Siddoway

Offerings

Term	Block	Title	Instructor	Location	Student Limit/Available	Updated
Fall 2024	Block 2	Investigating Earth as a Physical System	Christine Siddoway	Palmer Hall 15	25 / 16	05/20/2025
Fall 2025	Block 2	Investigating Earth	Christine Siddoway	TBA	32 / 18	05/20/2025