Austin Community College

FY 2001 Course Descriptions

Geology


GEO 1653 ENVIRONMENTAL OCEANOGRAPHY (3-3-0). The study of the oceanic environment and its influence on human physical and historical development, its impact on geopolitical and economic systems, and the interrelationships between man and the marine environment including oceanic pollutants and the development and exploitation of marine resources. Skills: B

GEO 2614 PALEONTOLOGY (4-3-3). A survey of invertebrate and vertebrate organisms, including dinosaurs, the use of fossils in paleoecological and stratigraphic interpretation, and evolutionary processes and principles. A field trip will be required. Offered once per year in the Spring semester. Fee: $10 Prerequisites: GEOL 1403 or equivalent.

GEOL 1305 ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY (3-3-0). A study of earth processes and natural hazards and their influences on rocks, soils, fluids, and life in ways that either affect or control man's environment. A field trip may be required. Skills: R ( )

GEOL 1345 INTRODUCTION TO OCEANOGRAPHY (3-2-3). Description of basic biological, chemical, geological, hydrological, and physical features and processes of the oceans including origin, evolution, uses, and resources. A field trip will be required. Fee: $15 Skills: B ( )

GEOL 1403 PHYSICAL GEOLOGY (4-3-3). An introduction to geology, minerals, rocks, plate tectonics, geological processes, landforms, and structural geology. A field trip will be required. Fee: $10 Skills: B Prerequisites: One year of high school science. ( )

GEOL 1404 HISTORICAL GEOLOGY (4-3-3). A geological history of the earth with emphasis on fossils, evolution, and depositional environments. A field trip will be required. Fee: $10 Prerequisites: GEOL 1403 or equivalent. ( )


Course Descriptions as of October 02, 2000 2:28pm
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