Geology Courses
GEOL 1403 | Physical Geology
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 48
Lab Hours: 48
Contact Hours: 96
Fee: Yes
Description: Introduction to the study of the materials and processes that have modified and shaped the surface and interior of Earth over time. These processes are described by theories based on experimental data and geologic data gathered from field observations. Laboratory activities will cover methods used to collect and analyze earth science data.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
School: School of Science & Math
GEOL 1404 | Historical Geology
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 48
Lab Hours: 48
Contact Hours: 96
Fee: Yes
Description: A comprehensive survey of the history of life and major events in the physical development of Earth as interpreted from rocks and fossils. Laboratory activities will introduce methods used by scientists to interpret the history of life and major events in the physical development of Earth from rocks and fossils.
Prerequisites: GEOL 1403 (Physical Geology)
Corequisites: None
School: School of Science & Math