GEOL 101 Exploring Planet Earth (3-4 credits)Fundamental principles of geology including tectonic and surficial processes, oceans, atmosphere, environmental applications, and resources. Includes a laboratory component.
Prerequisite: Must have completed with a C or better: MATH 116 or MATH 116E or MATH 120 or MATH 120E or MATH 126 or MATH 126E or higher; or be currently enrolled in MATH 116 or MATH 120 or MATH 126 or higher.
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GEOL 102 Earth and Life Through Time (4 credits)The history of the earth and life as they have evolved together through time: plate tectonics, the physical landscape, and the biosphere. Includes laboratory for evaluating rocks, fossils, and the age of events.
Prerequisite: Must have completed GEOL 101.
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GEOL 132 Rocks and Minerals (3 credits)An introduction to the more common or important minerals and rocks. Emphasizes the conditions of formation and hand sample identification. The economic value of minerals and rocks is presented.
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GEOL 201 Geology of Nevada (3 credits)Important geological developments in Nevada that have occurred throughout geologic time. At least one field trip will be required.
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GEOL 299 Special Topics in Geology (1-5 credits)To be offered on a variety of geological topics as opportunity and demand dictate. Repeatable up to six credits. [S/U]
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GEOL 333 Principles of Geomorphology (4 credits)An introduction to the processes and development of landforms and soils as the result of surficial processes operating within the framework of global tectonics. Laboratory work includes methods of analysis of land forms from surface imagining and the study of soils. Includes field trips. (Formerly GEOL 334, Geomorphology and Soils)
Prerequisite: Must have completed GEOL 101.
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GEOL 335 Earth Resources & The Environment (3 credits)Geological availability, exploitation, and use of nonrenewable natural resources including metallic minerals, nonmetallic, and energy resources.
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