EPSC 221 — General Geology

An introductory course in physical geology designed for majors in civil and mining engineering. Properties of rocks and minerals, major geological processes, together with natural hazards and their effects on engineered structures are emphasized. The laboratory is an integral part of the course which includes rock and mineral identification, basic techniques of airphoto and geological map interpretation, and structural geology.

• Rating: 4.56 out of 5 from 135 student reviews
• Difficulty: 2.14 out of 5
• Credits: 3
• Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
• Department: Earth & Planetary Sciences
• Taught by: Jeanne Paquette, Kim Berlo

Sections offered

• Section 002 (Lab), Mon 2:35-5:25 pm — 0 seats open
• Section 003 (Lab), Mon 2:35-5:25 pm — 0 seats open
• Section 004 (Lab), Mon 2:35-5:25 pm — 1 seats open
• Section 005 (Lab), Wed 11:35 am-2:25 pm — 0 seats open
• Section 006 (Lab), Wed 11:35 am-2:25 pm — 2 seats open
• Section 001 (Lec), Tue Thu 1:35-2:25 pm — -27 seats open