GEOL 1401 - EARTH SCIENCE FOR NON-MAJORS I
Survey of geology, meteorology, oceanography, and astronomy.
Lab activities will cover methods used to collect and analyze data in geology, meteorology, oceanography, and astronomy.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Explain the current theories concerning the origin of the Universe and of the Solar System.
Explain the place of Earth in the Solar System and its relationships with other objects in the Solar System.
Relate the origin and evolution of Earth’s internal structures to its resulting geologic systems, including Earth materials and plate tectonic activities.
Explain the operation of Earth’s geologic systems and the interactions among the atmosphere, the geosphere, and the hydrosphere, including meteorology and oceanography.
Explain the history of the Earth including the evolution of earth systems and life forms.
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.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture hours: 48.0
Lab hours: 32.0