Physical Geology Credit Hours: 4 Characteristics and origins of minerals and rocks. Plate tectonics and structure of the Earth's interior. Geologic processes that affect the Earth's surface: volcanism, earthquakes, coastal erosion, and global climate changes. Natural Earth resources and human interaction. Prerequisites: Permission of Honors Duplicate Credit: GEOL 1121 GEOL 1250 Semester Offered: Summer Course Type: Honors Level: Undergraduate