200
The Earth’s history as revealed in the rock record. Geologic processes and concepts are applied to the evolution of North America and life through geologic time. Field trip fee required. Prerequisites: One of:
GEL 100; or
GEL 101, 102; or GEL 130QR.
Credits
3(2-2)
Introduction to oceans including properties and movement of water, oceanic formation, ocean life, role of ocean in global climate, and relationship between humans and oceans. Identical to GEO 205, credit may not be earned in both courses. (University Program Group II-A: Descriptive Sciences)
Credits
3(3-0)
An introduction to the history of life on Earth. Topics include geologic time, plate tectonics, evolution, origin of life, and the evolutionary history of vertebrates. (University Program Group II-A: Descriptive Sciences)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
An introduction to methods of geologic investigation in the field including geographic positioning, observations, measurements, sampling, data processing, and geologic map-making. Field trip fee required. Prerequisite: Math Competency. Pre/Co-requisite:
GEL 201. Recommended:
MTH 132.
Credits
2(0-4)
Prerequisites
Math Competency
Corequisites
None.
A focus on effective scientific research and communication skills necessary to succeed in geoscience careers. Prerequisites: Oral Competency;
ENG 101; one of:
GEL 100; or
GEL 101, 102; or
GEL 102, 105; or GEL 130QR.
Credits
1(0-2)
Students learn to solve geoscience-specific problems through application of quantitative methods, graphs, and spreadsheets. Prerequisites:
MTH 132; One of:
GEL 100; or
GEL 101, 102; or
GEL 130.
Credits
3(2-3)
Inquiry based survey of Earth systems (solid Earth, surface, and atmospheric) tailored to students pursuing a degree in Elementary Education. Quantitative skills are emphasized. Identical to GEO 285. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Satisfies University Program Group II laboratory requirement. Recommended: PHS 265, CHM 265. (University Program Group II-B: Quantitative and Mathematical Sciences)
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Cross Listed Courses
GEO 285