GEO100 — Geology and the Environment
GEO 100 - Geology and the Environment GEO 100 - Geology and the Environment 5 Credits Investigate Earth resources, their use and associated impact, influence on public policy and society through discussions and activities covering a variety of geologic topics. This class explores contemporary environmental problems such as mineral and rock resources, energy resources, waste management and climate change as well as the relationship between these topics and population growth. 0 Placement Eligibility Math 91 or higher Course Note Previously GEOL 100 and GEOL 110. Fees Geology Fee Science Lab Support Fee Quarters Typically ummer Fall Day Winter Spring Day Designed to Serve This course is for geology and environmental science majors or any general education student concerned with human impact upon the environment. Recommended for students seeking a Natural Science with Lab course that also satisfies a D&G requirement Active Date 20250521T11:38:50 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Lecture 44 Lab 22 Total Degree Distributions: AA Science Natural Science Natural Science Lab ProfTech Related Instruction BAS Course Outline Plate tectonics Map reading Cross-section reading and construction Geologic resources (formation, exploration, extraction, supply and demand, final environmental impacts associated with resource use and extraction) Mineral and rock resources Energy resources and alternative energy Waste management and disposal Ground and surface water (including pollution) S
Prerequisites: MATH81, GEOL100, GEOL110