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    Oct 18, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
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GEOL& 101 - Introduction to Physical Geology w/Lab



5.0 Credits
An introduction to physical geology including the origin, composition, and structure of the earth and the processes that generate landscapes.
Prerequisite Placement in ENGL 99 or completion of BSTEC 110, and placement in MATH 81 or 87or completion of CONST 145.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate a critical understanding of general scientific principles, with an emphasis on geologic scientific principles.
  2. Clearly communicate the fundamental knowledge particular to geology with their peers using the appropriate vocabulary.
  3. Apply the concepts and information in geology to problems that affect their lives, in particular, and our society, in general.
  4. Demonstrate the use of mathematics appropriate to geology and perform calculations appropriate to the task.
  5. Make reliable measurements and perform analysis appropriate for geology.


Course Typically Offered
Full Year



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