Geology Classes
GEOL-G 101 : Introduction to Earth Science: Lecture (3 cr)
Origin and classification of minerals and rocks. Gradation processes and landform evolution. Atmosphere and weather. Geologic time and earth history. Earth resources. Two lectures each week. Credit is given for only one 100-level course
GEOL-G 102 : Introduction to Earth Science Laboratory (1 cr)
Classification and identification of minerals, rocks, and fossils. Weather and climates. Map projections, maps, and local topography. One laboratory each week.
GEOL-G 185: Global Environmental Change: Lecture (3 cr)
The scientific basis behind natural and human-based global environmental changes. Geological perspective of the formation of the earth. Human activities influencing the natural system, including population, deforestation, water usage, acid rain, ozone depletion, smog and global warming. Subsequent human reactions.
GEOL-G 209 : History of the Earth: Lecture + Lab (4 cr)
Earth history emphasizing physical and biological evolution. Geologic time, stratigraphic correlation, plate tectonics, paleodepositional environments, paleography, and evolution of life. Laboratory, field trip required. (Spring)
GEOL-G 220: Regional Geology Field Trip (3 cr)
Field investigation of selected regions of North America. Six to 15 days in the field. Prerequisite: Any 100-level geology course and lab (Spring or Summer)