GEOL 161 - Introduction to Geology

Credits: 4

This course will focus on minerals and rocks, volcanoes, Earth’s internal structure, plate tectonics, and surface processes. Aspects of geology that impact society will also be addressed, such as flooding and earthquakes. The laboratory provides hands-on activities that supplement material presented in lecture.

USI Core 39: Natural Science with Lab (BA and BS)

Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 or placement in ENG 101; MATH 082 or MATH 085, or placement into MATH 111 or higher, or completion of a core 39 MATH course

Lecture-Lab (ex: 3-1 means 3 hrs lecture and 1 hr lab): (3-2.5)
Repeatability: Students can receive credit in either GEOL 151 or GEOL 161, but not both
This course meets the Indiana College Core (ICC)
Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring

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