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Fall 2023
May 09, 2025 |
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| GEOL 108 - Our Dynamic Planet: Introduction to Physical Geology |
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An examination of the formation, composition, structure and workings of Earth. Topics include the formation of the solar system in general and accretion of Earth in particular; the processes and driving forces of plate tectonics, including circulation of the deep mantle; the nature and origin of minerals and rocks; the use of minerals and rocks as indicators of geologic history; earthquakes, rock deformation, and the formation of mountain belts; and the effects of water, ice, and wind on weathering and shaping Earth’s surface. Students are required to enroll in the corresponding laboratory (3 hours) which includes field trips providing an authentic geological experience to all students. Note: Credit is given for this course only if taken before GEOL 208 Principles of Physical Geology. Students intending to major or minor in Earth System Science should take GEOL 208 Principles of Physical Geology instead of this course.
Prerequisite: Eligibility to enroll in college level math without corequisite remediation, or permission of the instructor.
1.250 Credit hours 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Non-Matriculated, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Environ, Society,& Sustainblty Department Course Attributes: D.v1_DomainGenEd-Domain II-B, D.v1_Laboratory Requirement, Undergraduate Level Course, 3 hour/wk laboratory component, Lrng Objective 02, Lrng Objective 03, Lrng Objective 10 Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Non-Matriculated May not be assigned one of the following Student Attributes: DGCE Student Corequisites: GEOL 108L Prerequisites: PREREQ for GEOL 108 General Requirements: ( PTMA 2 to 9 May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( PTQR 0 to 1 May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( PTQR 2 to 5 May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( PTAA 4 to 6 May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( PMTH 10 to 11 May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( PNAA 12 to 12 May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( PFNC 13 to 15 May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( PTTR 17 to 19 May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( Course or Test: MATH 100 to 219 Required Courses: 1 May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( Course or Test: STAT 100 to 208 Required Courses: 1 May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( May not be taken concurrently. ) |
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