Geology Course Descriptions

Geology Course Descriptions

GEOL 1040 Physical Geology* Syllabi
4 Credits 3 Class Hours, 3 Lab Hours
This course is an introduction to the principles of modern Geology, emphasizing the origin, composition, and evolution of the solid earth. Rock-forming minerals, igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks, rock and hydrologic cycles, plate tectonics, earthquakes, landform development and geologic times are covered. The course includes identification and description of minerals and rock samples, and use of topographic and geological maps. Prerequisite: DSPM 0800 and DSPR 0800 or equivalent skills
* This course is part of the general education core.

GEOL 1110 Earth Science* Syllabi
4 Credits 3 Class Hours, 3 Lab Hours
This course provides a background in the physical, chemical, and biological principles that shape our planet. Topics covered are geology, astronomy, meteorology, oceanography, energy, the environment, and basic chemical and biological processes. Prerequisite: DSPM 0800 and DSPR 0800 or equivalent skills
* This course is part of the general education core.

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		Geology Course Descriptions GEOL 1040 Physical Geology* Syllabi 4 Credits 3 Class Hours, 3 Lab Hours This course is an introduction to the principles of modern Geology, emphasizing the origin, composition, and evolution of the solid earth. Rock-forming minerals, igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks, rock and hydrologic cycles, plate tectonics, earthquakes, landform development and geologic times are covered. The course includes identification and description of minerals and rock samples, and use of topographic and geological maps. Prerequisite: DSPM 0800 and DSPR 0800 or equivalent skills * This course is part of the general education core. GEOL 1110 Earth Science* Syllabi 4 Credits 3 Class Hours, 3 Lab Hours This course provides a background in the physical, chemical, and biological principles that shape our planet. Topics covered are geology, astronomy, meteorology, oceanography, energy, the environment, and basic chemical and biological processes. Prerequisite: DSPM 0800 and DSPR 0800 or equivalent skills * This course is part of the general education core. [Return to Course Descriptions Index] [Return to Catalog Table of Contents]