G 102 Intro to Geology: Surface Process

Introduces geology and the processes that shape the landscape. Includes a study of mass wasting and landslides, river dynamics and morphology, ground water, glaciers, coastal processes, and an overview of environmental geology and geologic hazards. Field trips highlight topics discussed. Includes a laboratory component. Geology courses do not need to be taken in sequence.

Credits

Prerequisite

MTH 075 or MTH 098 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent.

Notes

Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course

General Education Requirements

AS Physical Science, AGS Math/Science, AAOT Science/Math Lab Course

Outcomes

Describe Earth surface processes and the geologic hazards they pose to society. Describe and apply the process of scientific inquiry. Solve scientific problems with quantitative methods. Describe how surface processes, in conjunction with time, create landforms. Describe key events in the history of science, with particular emphasis on geology, and their impact on society.