3 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 1101Physical Geology4
Studies the nature, properties, and processes that shape and alter the Earth. Analysis and study of the nature and character of materials composing the Earth; and processes that have formed, altered, and transformed the Earth’s surface. This course is open to all students and meets the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) 8710.3200, Subp. 3, Standard J1, J2 a, b, c, d, e, f, J3, J4. Major Content Areas Lab Exercises and Experiments: 40% Lecture and Demonstrations: 60% Learning Outcomes Communicate experimental findings through lab exercises and discussions Perform laboratory experiments and exercises, which may include field experiences Articulate an understanding of geologic theories as they relate to the Earth’s materials, structures, and processes Discuss relationships between physical environmental processes and human conditions Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals 10 - People/Environment 03 - Natural Science
Examines the Earth’s planetary materials and processes as they have evolved and changed over time. Emphasis is placed on the study of evolution and life as it applies to the succession of plants and animals evidenced in the fossil record and the processes which have altered the character of the Earth’s continents and oceans through time. Major Content Areas Lab Exercises and Experiments: 40% Lecture and Discussion: 60% Learning Outcomes Communicate experimental findings through written and oral presentations Discuss the relationships between evolutionary processes of the Earth and their relationship to the human condition Formulate and test hypotheses relating to geologic processes including rock formation, fossil classifications, time, and environmental systems Articulate an understanding of the Earth’s geological and biological systems in the context of change over time Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals 03 - Natural Science 10 - People/Environment
Investigates the physical processes, origins, and human and economic impacts of natural disasters. Students will examine earthquakes, volcanism, severe weather, climate change, wildfires, and floods among other natural catastrophic phenomena and will engage in lab-like experiences that include mapping and data analysis. Major Content Areas Wildfires: 3% Internal geologic forces: 38% Past and future trends: 6% Asteroids and comets: 3% External geologic forces: 22% Weather/climate hazards: 28% Learning Outcomes Formulate and test hypotheses relating to natural disasters using observations, mapping, and exercises Discuss how natural disasters affect humans- including economics, policies, and livelihood Explain patterns of natural disasters Interpret internal and external forces that contribute to natural disasters Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals 03 - Natural Science 10 - People/Environment
