GEOL 120 - Earth’s Environments

This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) :
ENVS
Semester Offered: First Semester, Second Semester
Credits (Range): 4 hours
Attribute: 4NS

A survey of Earth’s internal and external features, emphasizing the unifying theory of plate tectonics as well as the study of geologic hazards and Earth resources. Labs and field trips explore Earth materials. local field sites, landforms, and interactions between humans and Earth’s surface. The course is intended for both non-majors and prospective geology majors. All students must enroll in the lecture section plus one lab section in the same semester. Enrollment Limit: 50.
Instructor: B. Simonson, D. Hubbard, F. Page
Prerequisites & Notes
No prerequisites, but high-school chemistry recommended. Note: May not be taken for credit in addition to either GEOL 160 or GEOL 162