GEOL 101 - Environmental Geology

1 and 3 Credit(s)

Gen Ed: NW
Geology is the science of the Earth including study of the processes related to its composition, structure, and history. It’s not JUST naming rocks. The study of the Earth is a broad topic and geology draws on the knowledge of physics, chemistry, mathematics, and biology to help us understand Earth processes. Geologists perform a wide variety of tasks such as finding resources, helping clean up environmental messes, mapping geologic hazards, and researching basic Earth processes to gain a better understanding of how the planet works. Environmental Geology is applied geology and it focuses on the interaction of geology and humans. Must register for both the lecture and lab for a total of 4 credits. Fall and Spring.