17 courses with the subject GEOL, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
GEOL 1110Physical Geology4
Physical geology is the study of the Earth system, minerals, rocks, the processes that operate upon Earth, the landforms that originate from them. Natural hazards and mineral resources are also studied. The course will demonstrate that the planet is a completely integrated, continually evolving and dynamic system. The course is also aimed to create an awareness of how it affects our life and our re
GEOL 1120Intro to Fossils and History of Planet Earth4
The course focuses on the study of fossils and the application of fundamental geologic principles to decipher Earth's history: understanding Earth materials and processes, fossils identification and classification, geologic time, and the conditions that led to the major events (extinctions, diversifications, and environmental transitions) in the history of life. Lecture and laboratory. [Core Curric
The course provides understanding of how crystals and crystalline structures are formed, as well as minerals and igneous and metamorphic rocks. It includes learning to use tools and diagnostic tests for identification of minerals in hand samples and in the polarizing microscope and other instruments. The course also includes the study of the genesis, classification, and identification of igneous, a
An introduction to the solar system and its components. The course includes a discussion of missions, devices, and technologies for its exploration. It also involves the study of star evolution, laws, and principles for movement of celestial objects: planets, satellites, asteroids, comets, and meteorites. Analysis of physical characteristics and geological features of planets and moons of the solar
GEOL 2925People of the Environment: Earth Science Perspective3
Application of the Earth Sciences in understanding the causes of, and solutions to, environmental problems. Environmental perspectives on geologic hazards.
Introduction to principles of soil genesis, classification, physical and chemical properties, and biological significance. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisites: (BIOL 1400 or BIOL 1120) and (GEOL 1110 or BIOL 1500) or consent of instructor. May not be offered every year.
The course provides a basic understanding of the principles and processes governing the movement of water through the hydrologic cycle, including atmospheric moisture flow, surface runoff, infiltration, and groundwater flow. Environmentally relevant applications based on case studies will be studied. The course include coverage of contemporary global issues related to water resources, sustainable d
Groundwater flow to wells, aquifer test analysis, groundwater exploration techniques, application of computer models in groundwater studies, hydrogeologic field methods, contaminant hydrogeology, vadoze zone hydrology. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisites: GEOL 3211 or consent of instructor. May not be offered every year.
Modern concepts of glaciology and glacial geology. Interpretation of the phenomena and effects on the landscape. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: GEOL 1110 or consent of instructor.
Introduction to major groups of organisms that are commonly preserved as fossils. Focus of class may vary between offerings; including invertebrate and vertebrate paleontology, introductory micropaleontology, palynology and pollen analysis. May be repeated as topics change. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: GEOL 1120. (May not be offered every year.)
Study of sedimentary rocks. Recognition of the physical and biologic factors affecting deposition. Introduction to stratigraphic principles. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisites: GEOL 1110 or GEOL 1120, and GEOL 2110.
Introduction to geophysical processes and geophysical field methods commonly used in environmental evaluation. Interdisciplinary approach to an understanding of the physical environment. Lecture and laboratory. (Might not be offered every year.)
This class offers an interdisciplinary introduction to the principles of climate, ecosystems, and biogeochemistry needed to understand human impacts on the natural environment. We will also discuss global change prediction and the scientific bases for global change assessments and policy measures. Key topics are the physical climate system and its variability, the carbon cycle and related biogeoche
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only. Student internships may be either full- time or part-time in a public or private agency appropriate to the degree objective. Internships consist of closely supervised periods of service that are arranged in advance of the course registration. Students should consult their advisor concerning prerequisites.
