GLY 2010 PHYSICAL GEOLOGY 3 credits

Prerequisites: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002 and MAT 0024) or (EAP 1695 and MAT 0024.) This course emphasizes a study of minerals and rocks and their formation, geological processes, land forms and their interpretation, and the application of geological knowledge to human affairs. This course has a substantial writing requirement. 47 contact hours.

GLY 2010L PHYSICAL GEOLOGY LAB 1 credits

Corequisite: GLY 2010. This is a laboratory experience to accompany Physical Geology.  The laboratory exercises emphasize a study of applications to the principles of physical geology. 45 contact hours.

GLY 2100 HISTORY OF THE EARTH AND LIFE 3 credits

Prerequisites: (ENC 0020, REA 0002 and MAT 0024) or (EAP 1695 and MAT 0024.) This course is a study of the geologic history of the earth, including concepts of the origin of the continents and the ocean basins, plate tectonics, the major physical events as recorded in the rocks of the continents and the evolutionary changes and processes in animals and plants through time. 47 contact hours.

GLY 2160 GEOLOGY OF OUR NATION'S PARKS 3 credits

Prerequisites: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002 and MAT 0024) or (EAP 1695 and MAT 0024) or satisfactory scores on the SPC placement test. This course will introduce the student to representative U.S. Parks by using fundamental geologic processes as a framework. Topics covered will include rocks and minerals, erosional processes, geologic time, plate tectonics and the relationship between these geologic processes and the establishment of parks and monuments. An ancillary course objective is to make travel and scenery more interesting and enjoyable through understanding of how the earth’s features have been developed through time. Topic 2 for International Study Abroad. Topic 2 may be repeated 2 times, 2 different locations, for a total of 6 credits. 47 contact hours.

GLY 2160 / TOPIC #2: GEOLOGY OF TROPICAL PRESERVES 

Prerequisites: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002 and MAT 0024) or (EAP 1695 and MAT 0024) or satisfactory scores on the SPC placement test and interview/acceptance by International Programs office. This course will introduce the student to representative International Parks and tropical preserves by using fundamental geologic processes as a framework. Topics covered will include rocks and minerals, erosional processes, geologic time, plate tectonics and the relationship between these geologic processes and the establishment of parks and monuments. This course is a field taught course. The students will be required to travel to the chosen international location. May be repeated up to 6 credits at different international locations. 47 contact hours.