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GEOL 101 Exploring Planet Earth (3-4 credits)
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 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 and Life Through Time (4 credits)
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 & The Environment (3 credits)
Geological availability, exploitation, and use of nonrenewable natural resources including metallic minerals, nonmetallic, and energy resources.

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