Courses marked with double asterisks also have honors sections available. See Honors Program section of this catalog. Taken alone it is designed for non-science students who want a broad introduction to earth science and a greater appreciation of their physical surroundings. Taken in conjunction with laboratory exercises in GEOL 1020, the class is sufficiently rigorous to articulate as an introductory earth science class. Includes the identification of rocks, minerals, basic land forms and structures.
Studies geologic processes occurring in desert, glacial, mountainous and other environments.
Taken with GEOL 1010, the class will articulate as an introductory earth science class. Explores a wide variety of topics in science, including geology, botany, astronomy, zoology, ecology, and archeology. Consists of a minimum of a four-day field trip. Participants should gain an increased understanding of several fields of scientific study. Graded as credit or no credit.