6 courses with the subject GE, 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.
3 class hours 3 credits Offered in Fall only An historical study of Earth Science from ancient times until the end of the nineteenth century is presented to illustrate the inductive processes of science in the derivation of a global understanding of meteorology, oceanography, botany, agriculture and geology.
3 class hours 3 laboratory hours 4 credits Earth materials and landscapes are studied to formulate the principles of geology. Laboratory studies include minerals, rocks, soils, and topographic maps. A field trip to the American Museum of Natural History is a course requirement.
Semi Precious Stones (2E 2) 3 class hours 3 credits Gems and semi-precious stones are classified and their origins are explained. The economic, industrial, and aesthetic values of gem materials are related to their physical characteristics. The physical properties of gems and gen simulants are described. A trip to the American Museum of Natural History is a course requirement..
3 class hours 3 credits requirements in English (see Proficiency in Math and Englis prior to taking this course. Not open to students who have taken GE-101 or GE-102. Origin of our solar system; structure and composition of our home planet, earth; origin of earth’s landscapes and oceans; patterns of weather and climate.
Gems, Metals, And Energy 3 Class hours 3 Laboratories hours 4 Credits An introduction to how natural resources such as gems, metals, and energy resources are formed, located, and mined or produced and alternatives, such a synthetic gems and environmentally low impact energy resources are introduced. Emphasis is placed on gems and the New York City gem industry to draw examples of utilization, but world mining industries such as diamonds, gold, and the petroleum industry are described in terms or resource exploration, marketing, and distribution. Environmental impacts and social issues are addressed. Course qualifies as Pathways Common Core 1C–Life & Phys Course qualifies as Pathways Common Core 2E–Scientific Course qualifies as Pathways Common Core 1C–Life & Phys BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND GEOLOGY COURSES
Source: CUNY Queensborough Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
