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Geology courses are offered periodically as need is indicated through academic advising.

GEOL-105Q
Environmental Geology (4)

GEOL-105Q. Environmental Geology (4)
An introduction to environmental geosciences.  Includes a study of environmental systems: lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, plate tectonics, rock types, mineral resources, volcanism, earthquakes, weathering soils, surface water, ground water, climate, weather, oceans, energy, environmental change.  Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.