Geology Course Descriptions
GEOL& 101: Introduction to Physical Geology w/Lab
Credits: 5.0An introduction to physical geology including the origin, composition,and structure of the earth and the processes that generate landscapes. Prerequisite(s): Placement inENGL 99 or completion of BSTEC 110, and placement in MATH 81 or 87or completion of CONST 145.
Course Level Objectives
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of general scientific principles, with an emphasis on geologic scientific principles.
- Clearly communicate the fundamental knowledge particular to geology with their peers using the appropriate vocabulary.
- Apply the concepts and information in geology to problems that affect their lives, in particular, and our society, in general.
- Demonstrate the use of mathematics appropriate to geology and perform calculations appropriate to the task.
- Make reliable measurements and perform analysis appropriate for geology.
GEOL& 103: Historical Geology w/Lab
Credits: 5.0Surveys the geologic history of the earth, including the history of life on earth. Students learn to interpret rock and fossil evidence. Prerequisite(s): Placement in both ENGL 99 and MATH 81 or MATH 87.
Course Level Objectives
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of general scientific principles, with an emphasis on historical geologic scientific principles.
- Clearly communicate the fundamental knowledge particular to historical geology with their peers using the appropriate vocabulary.
- Apply the concepts and information in historical geology to problems that affect their lives, in particular, and our society, in general.
- Demonstrate the use of mathematics appropriate to historical geology and perform calculations appropriate to the task.
- Make reliable measurements and perform analysis appropriate for historical geology.