GEO101 — Physical Geology
GEO 101 - Physical Geology GEO 101 - Physical Geology 5 Credits An introduction to the Earth as a dynamic and complex system, including earthquakes, volcanoes, movement of continents, and the Earth’s interior. We will examine plate tectonics and other geologic topics including rock and mineral identification. This class is for all students that live on this planet, but may be particularly ful to those considering Earth sciences as a career. 0 Placement Eligibility Math 91 or higher Course Note Previously GEOL 101 Fees Geology Fee Science Lab Support Fee Quarters Typically ummer Fall Day, Evening Winter Day, Evening Spring Day, Evening Designed to Serve This course is designed for the general student. It is an introductory course to the geology sequence and a necessary Active Date 20250521T14:44:06 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 Mineral and Rock Identification Sedimentary Processes and Rocks Weathering Erosion The Rock Cycle Volcanism Igneous Processes and Rocks Metamorphic Processes and Rocks The Interior of the Earth Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes Local Plate Tectonic Setting Paleomagnetism, Mountain Building (optional) Origin of the Earth, Earth History (brief) Deformation including folding and faulting Geologic Time Topographic maps (oprtional) Student Learning
Prerequisites: MATH81, GEOL101