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GEOL

5 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 0000Any course from the GEOL department

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Subject: GEOL
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Catalog
Source: catalog.sheridan.edu

GEOL 1070Earth: Its Physical Environment4

This course discusses selected topics from geology, astronomy and meteorology illustrating fundamental concepts, processes, products and the interrelationships among them. Emphasizes nature of science and relationship between selected topics and society. Minimum

Subject: GEOL
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Catalog
Source: catalog.sheridan.edu

GEOL 1100Physical Geology4

This introductory course focuses on the key elements of physical geology. Specific topics include the theory of plate tectonics, mineralogy, igneous rocks and volcanism, weathering, soils, and sedimentary rocks, metamorphism and metamorphic rocks, structural geology, seismology, mass movements, surface and ground water hydrology, glaciology and climate change. The laboratory component reinforces lecture topics by providing hands-on experience with mineral and rock identification and map reading skills. Opportunities for geologic field studies are also provided. Minimum

Subject: GEOL
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Catalog
Source: catalog.sheridan.edu

GEOL 1470Environmental Geology4

This course provides a geologic perspective of mankind’s interaction with Earth. Topics include a detailed assessment of the major environmental health and safety hazards associated with natural geologic processes and materials, mankind’s exploitation of soil, water, energy and mineral resources, and hazardous and sanitary waste disposal. Solutions to these major environmental health and safety hazards will be explored. Laboratory sessions will build skills in the identification and description of geologic materials, map reading and interpretation. Project-based soil and water data collection techniques using industry standards for field and laboratory will be explored. State and Federal regulations regarding environmental issues, mitigation and processes will be investigated.

Subject: GEOL
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Catalog
Source: catalog.sheridan.edu
Prerequisite: Successful completion of GEOL 1100 Physical Geology with a C or better and either successful completion of MATH 0930 Intermediate Algebra or Math placement IV. Minimum Credits: 4 Grading: Letter

GEOL 1950Explorations:1

This course allows students to learn about basic geological or paleontological concepts and get hands-on experience in a lab setting. Minimum

Subject: GEOL
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Catalog
Source: catalog.sheridan.edu

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