Academic Catalog Student Handbook

2023-2024 Edition

Geology (GEOL)

GEOL 1101  Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors I (lab)  1 Credit   (0 Lec, 3 Lab)  

This introductory lab course provides a survey of astronomy, geology, oceanography, and meteorology. This course will NOT count towards the Core Curriculum or transfer path if you are pursuing an AS in Natural Science. THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED FOR NON-SCIENCE MAJORS.
Prerequisite(s): Reading level 7, Writing level 7, Math level 6
Co-requisite(s): GEOL 1301  
Course Type: Academic

GEOL 1103  Physical Geology (lab)  1 Credit   (0 Lec, 3 Lab)  

This laboratory-based course accompanies GEOL 1303, Physical Geology. Laboratory activities will cover methods used to collect and analyze earth science data. Field trip(s) may be required.
Prerequisite(s): Reading level 7
Co-requisite(s): GEOL 1303  
Course Type: Academic

GEOL 1104  Historical Geology (lab)  1 Credit   (0 Lec, 3 Lab)  

This laboratory-based course accompanies GEOL 1304, Historical Geology. 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. Field trip(s) may be required.
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 1303, GEOL 1103, Reading level 7
Co-requisite(s): GEOL 1304  
Course Type: Academic

GEOL 1301  Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors I (lecture)  3 Credits   (3 Lec, 0 Lab)  

This introductory lecture course provides a survey of astronomy, geology, oceanography, and meteorology. This course will NOT count towards the Core Curriculum or transfer path if you are pursuing an AS in Natural Science. THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED FOR NON-SCIENCE MAJORS.
Prerequisite(s): Reading level 7, Writing level 7, Math level 6
Co-requisite(s): GEOL 1101  
Course Type: Academic

GEOL 1303  Physical Geology (lecture)  3 Credits   (3 Lec, 0 Lab)  

This lecture course is an 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. Field trip(s) may be required.
Prerequisite(s): Reading level 7
Co-requisite(s): GEOL 1103  
Course Type: Academic

GEOL 1304  Historical Geology (lecture)  3 Credits   (3 Lec, 0 Lab)  

This lecture course is a comprehensive survey of the history of life and major events in the physical development of Earth as interpreted from rocks and fossils. Field trip(s) may be required.
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 1303, GEOL 1103, Reading level 7
Co-requisite(s): GEOL 1104  
Course Type: Academic

GEOL 2389  Academic Cooperative  3 Credits   (1 Lec, 8 Lab)  

This is an instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with practical hands-on work experience in the physical sciences. In conjunction with class seminars, the individual student will set specific goals and objectives in the scientific study of inanimate objects, processes of matter and energy, and associated phenomena.
Prerequisite(s): Eight hours of Geology, Reading level 7, Writing level 7, Math level 8
Course Type: Academic