GEOL 101
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Introduction to Geology
Geological Sciences
College of Computational, Mathematical, & Physical Sciences
Course Description
Cultural focus on physical and environmental geology for nonscience majors; rocks and minerals. Field trips.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
2
Fixed
1
Note
Also offered by BYU Independent Study; enroll anytime throughout year; one year to complete; additional tuition required; register at is.byu.edu.
Title
Tectonic System
Learning Outcome
1. Learn the basic evidences and ideas that support the Theory of Plate Tectonics.2. Understand how the plate tectonic system works, including the role of the different types of plate boundaries and the forces that help to drive the system.3. Learn how the plate tectonic system has helped to shape the Earth's surface.
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Geologic Time
Learning Outcome
1. Gain a greater insight into the enormous length of geologic time and the evidences that support this claim.2. Learn the different ways that scientists can determine geologic ages.
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Hydrologic System
Learning Outcome
1. Understand how the hydrologic system helps to shape the Earth and how the different sub-systems interact.2. Learn the reasons for climate change in both ancient and modern times.
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Other Planets
Learning Outcome
Learn how and why the other planets and moons in our solar system are different from Earth.
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Rocks and Minerals
Learning Outcome
1. Understand the difference between minerals and rocks.2. Be able to identify common rocks and minerals.3. Know where and when the basic rock and mineral types form and how they are related to the hydrologic and tectonic systems.
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Graphics
Learning Outcome
Understand and utilize scientific graphs, charts, maps, and images.
