2019-2020 Catalog 
    
    Apr 18, 2024  
2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


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Geology

  
  • GEOL 101 - Principles of Physical Geology

    Credit Hours 4
    Lecture: 3 Lab: 2
    IAI GECC Number P1 907L
    An introduction to the study of Earth’s origin, composition, and structures.  Special emphasis is placed on internal and external processes affecting landscape development.  Lab topics include mineral and rock identification, topographic map interpretation, earthquakes, volcanoes, glaciers, streams, coastal processes, deserts, and geological time. Prerequisite(s): Placement into ENG 101  or minimum grade of “C” in one of the following:  ENG 021  and ENG 099 ; or ENG 022  and ENG 099 ; or the EAP course sequence ENG 079  and ENG 089 ; or ENG 096 ; and placement into MATH 094  or minimum grade “C” in MATH 090 .
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • GEOL 102 - Historical Geology

    Credit Hours 4
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 4
    Emphasis on the origin and structure of Earth and its history as revealed by rock strata. Evolution of plant and animal life is followed through the study of fossils. Prerequisite(s): Placement into ENG 101  or minimum grade of “C” in one of the following:  ENG 021  and ENG 099 ; or ENG 022  and ENG 099 ; or the EAP course sequence ENG 079  and ENG 089 ; or ENG 096 ; and placement into MATH 094  or minimum grade “C” in MATH 090 .
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No