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GEOL 101 - Exploring Planet Earth

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.

Credits 4
Lab/Lecture/Studio Hours Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory.
Notes Satisfies the General Education Core requirement for a science course AND a laboratory science course.