GEOL 1101 - Physical Geology
4 Credits
Studies the nature, properties, and processes that shape and alter the Earth. Analysis and study of the nature and character of materials composing the Earth; and processes that have formed, altered, and transformed the Earth’s surface. This course is open to all students and meets the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) 8710.3200, Subp. 3, Standard J1, J2 a, b, c, d, e, f, J3, J4.
Major Content Areas
Lab Exercises and Experiments: 40% Lecture and Demonstrations: 60%
Learning Outcomes
Communicate experimental findings through lab exercises and discussions Perform laboratory experiments and exercises, which may include field experiences Articulate an understanding of geologic theories as they relate to the Earth’s materials, structures, and processes Discuss relationships between physical environmental processes and human conditions
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals
10 - People/Environment 03 - Natural Science
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