Geology (GEOL)

Students must complete 60% of the laboratories in a course to receive credit. Courses in this area may require additional hours outside of the scheduled class times.

GEOL 101 Earth Systems I: Geologic Environment (A, W, SP, SU)

5 credits
GEOL 101 is a general geology course covering the materials of the Earth’s crust, the processes that produce and modify them, and the development of the Earth and its life forms through time. Related laboratory and demonstrations.
Lecture: 4 hours – Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL 101; not open to students with credit for GEOL 121.
Lab fee: $21.00

GEOL 121 Physical Geology (A, W, SP, SU)

5 credits
This course covers geologic processes and the development of land forms. Topics include the development of the Earth, the nature and origin of minerals and rocks, land forms and the agents that produce and modify them, structural features of the Earth’s crust, and the environmental effects of changes in the Earth. Related laboratory and demonstrations.
Lecture: 4 hours – Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisites: MATH 103 and placement into ENGL 101
Lab fee: $20.00

GEOL 122 Historical Geology (W, SU)

5 credits
GEOL 122 presents the history of the Earth and its inhabitants through geologic time. It is the recommended second course in geologic science for a two-course sequence in physical sciences for the AS Degree. Related laboratories and demonstrations. Field trips outside normal class time may be required.
Lecture: 4 hours – lab 3 hours
Prerequisites: GEOL 121
Lab fee: $26.00

GEOL 293 Independent Study in Geology (On Demand)

1 to 5 credits
GEOL 293 is an opportunity for a detailed examination of selected topics of interest in geology.
Lecture: 1 to 5 hours – Lab: 0 to 6 hours
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Lab fee: Varies

GEOL 299 Special Topics in Geology (On Demand)

1 to 5 credits
GEOL 299 is an opportunity for a detailed examination of selected topics of interest in geology.
Lecture: 1 to 5 hours – Lab: 0 to 6 hours
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
Lab fee: Varies