GEOL 102 Solar System Geology
Designed for non-majors, this course is a general
survey of basic earth science and planetary
science topics. Students will be introduced to
basic concepts of geology, rocks and minerals,
historical, geology, plate tectonics, scale and
formation of the solar system, and basic motions
of the earth, plus celestial bodies, planetary
geology, and contemporary planetary science
missions. Focus will be placed on laboratory
techniques and procedures as well as
investigative skills to solve science-related
problems. Field and lab work will involve
investigations of geology sites and a
planetarium demonstration.
Distribution
Scientific Inquiry-w/Lab, Scientific Inquiry/Lab