| Earth Sciences | |
| Course: | EAS-101 Earth Systems I: The Solid Earth (Volcanoes of Spain) |
| Curriculum: | 3 credits. Fulfills natural science core requirement. Additional trip fees apply. |
| Description: | On the origin and structure of our planet: plate tectonics, crustal evolution, and surface and groundwater hydrology. Application of geophysical techniques to the understanding of volcanoes, with focus on volcanic activity in the Iberian peninsula and Canary Islands, where students carry out field studies during a long-weekend visit. Course requires a mandatory academic trip to Lanzarote in the Canary Islands. |
| Syllabus: | http://spain.slu.edu/academics/courses/syllabus/EAS-101.pdf |