Course Descriptions - Geology (GEO)

GEO 094 PCE TOPIC
Non-credit professional and continuing education (PCE) courses offered to provide condensed coursework to meet the needs of working students and professionals. These courses are eligible for Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) and OPI Renewal Units and are transcribed on the student’s continuing education transcript.

GEO 101 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL GEOLOGY/LAB
Credits: 4 (3 lecture, 1 lab)
Terms: (F,S)

This course is an introduction to geologic principles, with an emphasis upon geologic processes (plate tectonics, mountain building, and weathering); rock types (igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic); and geologic hazards (volcanoes and earthquakes). Some time will be spent discussing geologic time; water and mineral resources; landforms; and glaciers. The laboratory portion of this course will include mineral and rock identification; topographic map reading; basic interpretation of geologic maps; and other activities dealing with topics covered in lecture. In order to have the greatest success in this course, it is highly recommended that students possess strong algebra skills.

GEO 194 PCE TOPIC
Credits: VARIES (Sufficient Demand)

Credit-bearing professional and continuing education (PCE) courses offered to provide students and professionals condensed courses for skills upgrades, Professional Certification requirements, and as electives for the Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degrees. These courses may be eligible for financial aid for students pursuing the AA or AS degrees and are transcribed on the student’s undergraduate transcript.