GEOL 1401 - Earth Science I

(4:3:3) This course is a survey of geology, astronomy, meteorology, and oceanography for non-science majors.  The Earth’s resources, natural disasters, climate, weather, and oceans will be examined with an emphasis on their effect on humans.  Laboratory activities will cover methods used to collect and analyze data in geology, meteorology, oceanography, and astronomy. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Note: This course satisfies a 030 Life and Physical Sciences Core Curriculum requirement.

 

GEOL 1402 - Earth Science II

(4:3:3)  This course is an extension of the study of geology, astronomy, meteorology and oceanography, focusing on natural resources, hazards and climate variability for non-science majors.  Laboratory activities will focus on methods used to collect and analyze data related to natural resources, hazards and climate variability. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Pre-requisite: GEOL 1401 or 1403. Note: This course satisfies a 030 Life and Physical Sciences Core Curriculum requirement.

 

GEOL 1403 - Physical Geology

(4:3:3)  Introduction to the study of the materials and processes that have modified and shaped the surface and interior of Earth over time. These processes are described by theories based on experimental data and geologic data gathered from field observations.  Laboratory activities will cover methods used to collect and analyze earth science data. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Note: This course satisfies a 030 Life and Physical Sciences Core Curriculum requirement.

 

GEOL 1404 - Historical Geology

(4:3:3) A comprehensive survey of the history of life and major events in the physical development of Earth as interpreted from rocks and fossils.  Laboratory activities will introduce methods used by scientists to interpret the history of life and major events in the physical development of Earth from rocks and fossils.  Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Pre-requisite: GEOL 1403. Note: This course satisfies a 030 Life and Physical Sciences Core Curriculum requirement.