Geology
Course Descriptions
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
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| GEOL 101 | Exploring Planet Earth | 3-4 Credits |
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Fundamental principles of geology including tectonic and surficial processes, oceans, atmosphere, environmental applications, and resources. Includes a laboratory component. Prerequisite: Must have completed with a C or better: MATH 116 or MATH 116E or MATH 120 or MATH 120E or MATH 124 or MATH 126 or MATH 126E or higher; or be currently enrolled in MATH 116 or MATH 120 or MATH 126 or higher. |
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| GEOL 102 | Earth/Life Through Time | 4 Credits |
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The history of the earth and life as they have evolved together through time: plate tectonics, the physical landscape, and the biosphere. Includes laboratory for evaluating rocks, fossils, and the age of events. Prerequisite: Must have completed GEOL 101. |
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| GEOL 335 | Earth Resources/Environment | 3 Credits |
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Geological availability, exploitation, and use of nonrenewable natural resources including metallic minerals, nonmetallic, and energy resources. |
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