GEOL 101: Exploring Planet Earth
Section: 1001

Course Section Credits Instructor Dates Status Call Number
GEOL 101 1001 4 (4 max credits) Jun. 9, 2025 to Jul. 11, 2025 Open 51849

Description

Basics of geology including the birth and evolution of planet Earth, geologic time, plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, natural resources, and surface processes. Understanding how geology is important to your life. Satisfies the General Education Core requirement for a science course AND a laboratory science course. 4 credits.

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Notes

Satisfies University Science Requirement
This is an Internet class; refer to Canvas instructions at https://unlv.instructure.com.
Students must also register for GEOL 101 section 1003 (Lab).
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