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Apr 20, 2024
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GLG 115 - Introduction to Geology
This course is an introduction to the geosciences. Core topics include the rock cycle, earth surface environments and processes, geologic time, planetary formation, plate tectonics theory, energy resources, and climate change. The local geology of the Southern Tier of NY and Northern Tier of PA will be discussed. The laboratory experience emphasizes rock and mineral indentification and exploration of the planet using Google Earth. The laboratory experience also includes a field mapping project utilizing GPS technology in a local watershed.
Credits: 4
Hours
3 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to the natural world, including an understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of data analysis or mathematical modeling.
- Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to the natural world, including application of scientific data, concepts, and models in one of the natural sciences.
- Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to the natural world, including an understanding of the methods geologists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, expermentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of data analysis or mathematical modeling as it applies to the geoligic sciences.
- Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to the natural world, including application of scientific data, concepts, and models in the geologic sciences.
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