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Geology

There are many different Science Programs of Study in which to follow.  You can earn an Associate in Arts in such areas as Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.  Alternatively, you could earn an Associate of Science degree in such areas as Pre-Medicine, Pre-Dentistry, or Pre-Pharmacy.  GPC also offers Associate of Science degrees in career program areas of Nursing and Dental Hygiene.


COURSES

GEOL 1121 - PHYSICAL GEOLOGY  (3 semester credit hours)

Prerequisite:   Exit or exemption from all Learning Support and ESL requirements

Optional Corequisite:   GEOL 1121L
 

This course is the study of the earth and the processes which shape it. The course offers an overview of plate tectonics, volcanism, earthquakes, mountain building, weathering, erosion, soil, origin of minerals and rocks, and water and energy resources. A field trip is optional.
 

GEOL 1121L - PHYSICAL GEOLOGY LABORATORY  (1 semester credit hour)
 

Pre or Corequisite:   GEOL 1121
 

This is a laboratory to accompany GEOL 1121. The laboratory provides practical experience in identifying common rocks and minerals, examination of aerial photos and satellite images, and in reading topographic and geologic maps.


 
GEOL 1122 - HISTORICAL GEOLOGY  (3 semester credit hours)
Prerequisite:   Exit or exemption from all Learning Support and ESL requirements
Optional Corequisite:   GEOL 1122L

This course is the study of the history of earth and life through time. It provides an overview of evolution, fossils, dinosaurs, geologic time, radiometric dating, origin of the earth, environments, and the geologic history of North America. The field trip is optional.


GEOL 1122L - HISTORICAL GEOLOGY LABORATORY  (1 semester credit hour)
 
Pre or Corequisite:   GEOL 1122
 
This is the laboratory to accompany GEOL 1122. The laboratory provides practical experience in studying sedimentary rocks to interpret depositional processes and environments, examination of fossils and their use in age determinations, correlation of rock units, interpreting geologic history from maps, and the regional geology of North America
 

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