|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Course Criteria
Add courses to your favorites to save, share, and find your best transfer school.
-
3.00 Credits
Workshops,Short Courses,Conferences
-
1.00 - 15.00 Credits
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and the department chair.
-
5.00 Credits
[satisfies the GECR for natural sciences, geology.] This course explores the interactions between human beings and their geological environment. The earth is a dynamic planet affected by sudden, violent events such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and floods, as well as by slower processes operating over long time spans that create, move and destroy continents and oceans. Other topics include study of energy, mineral and water resources and their importance to modern society. Topics are presented at a level intended for non-science majors. Satisfies lab science requirement at most universities.
-
5.00 Credits
[satisfies the GECR for natural sciences, geology.] Prerequisite: pre-university basic skills in mathematics.. For students planning to teach elementary school. Includes inquiry-based earth science investigations that support science instruction outlined in the National Science Education Standards and Washington Essential Academic Learning Requirements. (Cross-listed GEOG 115)
-
5.00 Credits
FALL/WINTER [the completion of GEOL 120 counts as one course for the GECR in natural sciences, geology; the completion of GEOL 120 and 121 counts as two courses for the GECR for natural sciences, geology.] GEOL 120 and 121 may be taken in either order. Prerequisites: Two semesters of high school chemistry, MATH 104 or equivalent. Introduction to physical geology for students interested in earth and environmental science. This course covers the origin of the earth, its internal structure and minerals, rocks and volcanoes. Earthquakes, mountains and continental drift are discussed in the context of plate tectonics. The formation of mineral deposits is also covered. Weekly laboratories and one field trip are required.
-
5.00 Credits
WINTER/SPRING [the completion of GEOL 121 counts as one course for the GECR in natural sciences, geology; the completion of GEOL 120 and 121 counts as two courses for the GECR for natural sciences, geology.] GEOL 120 and 121 may be taken in either order. Prerequisites: GEOL 120 or 100, CPLA 101, MATH 104 or equivalent. Introduction to physical geology for students majoring in geology, earth science or environmental science. This course emphasizes the quantitative analysis of processes that shape the earth's surface (gravity, wind, water and ice) including weathering and erosion, the creation of sediments and sedimentary rocks and the development of landforms. Energy resources and the concept of earth systems are also explored. Weekly laboratories and one field trip are required.
-
5.00 Credits
SPRING Prerequisite: GEOL 121. Introduction to earth history for students majoring in geology, earth science or environmental science. This course covers the diversity of life, catastrophic extinctions and the effect of biologic change on the environment. The basic principles of stratigraphy, use of stable isotopes to interpret sedimentary environments and the stratigraphic and tectonic history of the earth are also explored. Other topics include identification of the common fossil groups, survey of the fossil record in the context of geological evolution and practice using geologic maps. Weekly laboratories and one field trip are required.
-
4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: GEOL 120 or 121. Relationship of human activities with earth materials and processes, water quality, atmospheric composition, waste disposal, natural resources, the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to environmental problems. Field trips emphasize local environmental problems. Laboratory.
-
2.00 Credits
A survey of the cave environment with emphasis on its geologic development. Field trip to local cave required.
-
1.00 - 5.00 Credits
At a lower division level.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Privacy Statement
|
Cookies Policy |
Terms of Use
|
Institutional Membership Information
|
About AcademyOne
Copyright 2006 - 2025 AcademyOne, Inc.
|
|
|