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GEOL 1101 - Earth Science for Non-Science Majors I (Lab)

1 credit hours. 0 lecture hours. 2 lab hours.
Prerequisites: GEOL 1301  
Corequisites: GEOL 1301  
Prereq/Corequisites: GEOL 1301  
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This laboratory-based course accompanies GEOL 1301  , Earth Science I. Activities will cover methods used to collect and analyze data in geology, meteorology, oceanography, and astronomy.

Additional Fees: $24

Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Classify rocks and minerals based on chemical composition, physical properties, and origin.
Apply knowledge of topographic maps, diagrams, and/or photographs to identify landforms and explain the processes that created them.
Differentiate the types of plate boundaries, explain the processes that occur at each and identify associated structural features on maps, block diagrams and cross sections.
Apply relative and numerical age-dating techniques to construct geologic histories.
Measure atmospheric processes that affect weather and climate.
Describe the composition and motion of ocean water and analyze the factors controlling both.
Compare properties and motions of objects in the solar system.
Demonstrate the collection, analysis, and reporting of data.
Notes:
Contact advisor for transferability.



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