9 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 1050Earth History4
This course provides interpretations of the evolution of our planet and its natural systems, including the scientific basis of these interpretations as well as the controversies faced as these developing interpretations have challenged existing social and religious standards. The interplay of scientific advancement and societal norms are probed in order to appreciate the broader context of our understanding of Earth’s evolution. Lab activities demonstrate current application of the scientific method to questions of Earth’s history. Offered: Fall, Spring.
This course is an introduction to materials and structure of the earth and processes acting internally and externally to change it. It includes identification of This course is an introduction to materials and structure of the earth and processes acting internally and externally to change it. It includes identification of common rocks and minerals, as well as other laboratory activities Offered: Fall, Spring.
This course investigates the relationship between the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of oceans, focusing on evolution of the oceans, biotic environments, dynamics of water movement, and the effect ocean processes have on humankind. Offered: Fall, Spring.
Relationship between the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of oceans focusing on evolution of the oceans, biotic environments, dynamics of water movement, and the effect ocean processes have on humankind. This course includes a lab-like experience. Offered: Fall, Spring.
Impacts and Adaptations (3 cr) This course investigates the evidence for past and present climate change, and what this implies for the future of the planet and society. At the end of this course, students will understand key principles of climate science, as well as identify and address human impacts and misconceptions. Students should also be able to contribute meaningfully to conversations about climate change and peoples’ responsibility for ensuring a global future. Crosslisted as: GEOG 1130. Offered: Fall, Spring.
Examination of a special topic in geology; intended for all interested students. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum.
This internship course explores careers and training in a supervised work setting and combines theory with field experience. Students spend approximately 2.5 hours per week, per credit on the job, complete academic work, and meet with faculty throughout the semester. Students may earn 2 to 4 credits per semester, with a maximum of 8 credits in any one discipline. of instructor and the Center for Experiential Education. Offered: Fall, Spring.
Examination of a special topic in geology; intended for second-year students. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum.
