ERTH 111 - Dynamic Earth - Physical Geology

Course Advisories: ERTH 111L and 131 or 132.

Introduction to the physical development of the Earth. Emphasis on earth materials (rocks and minerals), hydrologic processes, tectonic process (plate tectonics, earthquakes, mountain building and volcanism) and structures (folds, faults). Current theories on structure and evolution of the earth are discussed. Designed for both non-science majors and earth science majors. Required of all Geology majors.

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  • Title: ERTH 111 Dynamic Earth - Physical Geology
  • CRN: 30380
  • Instructor: Bill Dinklage
  • Instructor: Bill Dinklage
  • Classroom/Web Instructional Method
  • Section Corequisites: NONE
  • Bldg/Room: EBS 102 Earth and Biological Sciences

    • Meeting Time
    T R 09:35am - 10:55am S 102 Earth and Biological Sciences 09/08/25 12/13/25
    .9 hours/week
    Seating Availability
    Waitlist Availability
    Capacity Taken Available Capacity Taken Available
    50 43 7 8 0 8
    Critical Dates for this Course
    Term: Fall 2025
    Last day to add class: 22-SEP-25
    Last day to drop with an enrollment refund: 16-SEP-25
    Last day to drop without a "W": 22-SEP-25
    Last day to drop with a "W": 30-OCT-25
    Census Date: 23-SEP-25
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