Geology

GLG 101 (4)       GLG 1101
Physical Geology
The study of Earth’s processes and materials including rocks and minerals, structures, landforms and their origins. General Education: Physical and Biological Sciences. Three lecture; three lab.

GLG 102 (4)
Historical Geology
Chronological study of the sequence of events involved in the formation and development of the earth and its inhabitants as revealed in the geological record.  General Education: Physical and Biological Sciences. Three lecture; three lab.

GLG 105 (4)
Introduction to Planetary Science
A survey of Solar System objects and their geologic evolution, surfaces, interiors, atmospheres, and processes, the methods used to study them, and the history of space exploration; weekly laboratory for data analysis and experiments; may include field trip(s).  General Education: Physical and Biological Sciences. Three lecture. Three lab.

GLG 110 (4)
Natural Disasters
Examine the forces behind the geologic, atmospheric, and climatic processes that have caused great loss of life and property throughout history as a result of natural disasters with a focus on causation, prediction, preparation, and mitigation. General Education: Physical and Biological Sciences. Three lecture. Three lab.

GLG 112 (2)
Geology of the Grand Canyon
Concepts in stratigraphy, volcanology, geomorphology, and glacial and structural geology in the Grand Canyon. Field trips. One lecture; three lab.

GLG 199 (.5-6)
Geology Workshop
Designed to provide workshop courses based on student and faculty interest in pursuing or presenting an original topic. Workshops may be developed to enhance existing curriculum or to give students experience that is not covered by existing curriculum.  .5 to six variable credit hours.

GLG 232 (4)
Geology of the Colorado Plateau
Examine and observe the geology and geologic processes of the Colorado Plateau and how it has affected its inhabitants. General Education: Physical and Biological Sciences. Three lecture. Three lab.

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