Austin Community College

FY 2006 Course Descriptions

Geology

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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: $20 Insurance: $3.50Skills: G Prerequisites: GEOL 1403 or equivalent. ( ) Course Type: T

GEOL 1105 LABORATORY IN ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY (1-0-3). A companion laboratory/activity course to GEOL 1305. Investigates topics and techniques in environmental geology with demonstrations, lab activities and field trips. Emphasis is placed on water, soils, and landforms in Central Texas. Designed for science majors or students with a strong science background. Field trips will be required. Fee: $20 Insurance: $3.50Skills: G Prerequisites: Credit for or concurrent enrollment in GEOL 1403 or GEOL 1305. ( ) Course Type: T

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. Insurance: $3.50Skills: R ( ) Course Type: T

GEOL 1345 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. Only one of the following may be counted toward graduation: GEOL 1345 or GEOL 1445. Skills: B ( ) Course Type: T

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: $20 Insurance: $3.50Skills: B Prerequisites: One year of high school science. ( ) Course Type: T

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: $20 Insurance: $3.50Skills: G Prerequisites: GEOL 1403. ( ) Course Type: T

GEOL 1445 INTRODUCTION TO OCEANOGRAPHY (4-3-3). Description of basic biological, chemical, geological, hydrological, and physical features and processes of the oceans including origin, evolution, uses, and resources. A field trip may be required. A student may not receive credit for both GEOL 1345 or GEOL 1445. Fee: $20 Insurance: $3.50Skills: B ( ) Course Type: T

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Course Descriptions as of February 20, 2007 09:00am
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