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GSC

6 courses with the subject GSC, 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.

GSC 1600Physical Geology4

Required Elective Course: 3-4 credit hours Select one course (3-4 credit hours) from the following list: BIO 3120 General Ecology (4) GSC 2000 Physical Oceanography and Meteorology (4) CHE 2300 Basic Environmental Chemistry (4) GSC 2100 Introduction to Geographical Information System (3)

Subject
GSC
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.methodist.edu
GSC 2000PHYSICAL OCEANOGRAPHY AND METEOROLOGY4

formerly GLY 2000 An introductory geoscience class exploring introductory oceanic and atmospheric science with required laboratory. Laboratories will concentrate on general oceanographic and meteorological concepts. A field trip may be required. Offered: as needed

Subject
GSC
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.methodist.edu
Corequisite
MAT 1050 or higher or permission of the instructor
GSC 2100INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)3

formerly GLY 2100 This course is intended to be an introduction to geographic information systems (GIS) and spatial analysis. It is a structured study of the basic components and concepts of GIS and how they are constructed and manipulated. A significant component of the course will involve the application of the ArcGIS software package to various topics and fields of study. Students will obtain hands-on experience working with ArcGIS software and various datasets. This course is not a lab science. Offered: as needed

Subject
GSC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.methodist.edu
Prerequisite
MAT 1050 and CSC 1000
GSC 2200PLANETARY GEOLOGY AND ASTRONOMY4

formerly GLY 3000 An introductory geoscience course exploring planetary geology, solar astronomy, stellar astronomy, and cosmology with required laboratory. Laboratories concentrate on remote sensing, image analysis, comparative planetology, and astronomy. A term paper and presentation are required. Offered: as needed

Subject
GSC
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.methodist.edu
Corequisite
MAT 1050 or higher or permission of the instructor
GSC 3000ADVANCED GEOLOGY4

formerly GLY 4000 An advanced laboratory-based course concentrating on mineralogy, petrology, stratigraphy, structural geology, and tectonics. The geologic framework of North America is the basis for the course. A required field trip and term paper are part of the curriculum. Offered: as needed

Subject
GSC
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.methodist.edu
Prerequisite
GSC 1600 or permission of the instructor
GSC 4850SPECIAL TOPICS1-4

formerly GLY 4850 A course associated with geosciences. Conditionally offered with faculty availability and student interest. Offered: as needed Physics Course Descriptions - PHY

Subject
GSC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.methodist.edu
Prerequisite
Determined by the department

Source: Methodist University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61