GEOL 101: Exploring Planet Earth
Section: 1004

Course Section Credits Instructor Dates Status Call Number
GEOL 101 1004 4 (4 max credits) Jun. 8, 2026 to Jul. 10, 2026 Open 51585

Description

Basics of geology including the birth and evolution of planet Earth, geologic time, plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, natural resources, and surface processes. Understanding how geology is important to your life. Satisfies the General Education Core requirement for a science course AND a laboratory science course. 4 credits.

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Notes

Satisfies University Science Requirement
Students are automatically enrolled in this lab when they select the matching GEOL 101 lecture section.
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