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Fall 2015
May 07, 2024 |
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| GEOL 231 - Physical Geology (Gen.Ed., Lab) |
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A study of the nature and origin of the minerals and rocks composing the earth; the geologic evolution of surface features (scenery) taking into account the underlying rock types and structures as well as the surface effects of glaciers, oceans, rivers, volcanoes, and earthquakes; introduction to geologic aspects of environmental issues; and the geology of the solar system. Numerous field trips supplement the lectures and labs. Designed for any students wanting to learn more about the formation of landscapes and the limitations of earth resources.
Prerequisite: MATH 095 General Mathematics or a satisfactory score on the mathematics placement examination.
1.000 Credit hours 4.000 Lecture hours 3.000 Lab hours Levels: Non-Matriculated, Post-Baccalaureate Tchr Lcnse, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture/Lab, Lecture, Lab Physics & Earth Sciences Department Course Attributes: Goal CCC - Computer Skills, Goal CCC - Speaking Skills, Goal CCC - Writing Skills, D.v1_DomainGenEd-Domain II-B, D.v1_Laboratory Requirement, Undergraduate Level Course, G3_Goal 6: Physical Science, G3_Laboratory Requirement, Lrng Objective 02, Lrng Objective 03, Lrng Objective 10 |
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