ME 4133 : Test 1 2012 Pg 1
Document Summary
Formation and composition of earth"s interior and surface. Geology (geo science): the science that pursues an understanding of the planet earth. Geologic processes have an impact on humans and we in return have an impact on geologic processes. We will learn the basics of how the earth works. Geology is the science that pursues an understanding of the planet earth. Geology majors: industry (oil, mining, water, engineering, environmental, etc) Non-geo majors: sciences (biology, chemistry, computer science, geography, psychology, sociology, veterinary, engineering) Other: business, education, mass comm, music, art, philosophy. Where do materials and resources come from? (building materials, gemstones, ipad, ipod, iphone, oil and gas) Ever experienced a natural hazard? (flood, earthquake, hurricane) Geology is complex and includes many areas of specializations. In class, ask ta (abah, during office hours) The study of the earth, land formations (what makes them, how they are formed, how they change), natural hazard (tsunami, earthquake, hurricane, underwater earthquake)
