GEOL 1401 Earth Sciences I
4 Hours (3-3)
Survey of physical and historical geology, astronomy, meteorology, oceanography, and related sciences. This course is designed for non-science majors.

GEOL 1403 Physical Geology
4 Hours (3-3)
This course is designed to enable students to become familiar with the geologic features and processes of the earth. This is a foundation course for geology majors, and may also be taken by non-majors for lab science requirement.

GEOL 1404 Historical Geology
4 Hours (3-3)
This course is designed to enable students to become familiar with the geologic history of the earth. This is a foundation course for geology majors and may be taken by non-majors for lab science requirement. Prerequisite: GEOL 1403 or consent of instructor.

GEOL 1405 Environmental Science
4 Hours (3-3)
The study of environmental science is interdisciplinary. During the semester, the student will be presented with scientific information concerning the environment and the historical, social, political, and economic ramifications of environmental conflict. The course is suitable as an elective course in a science curriculum or as a required lab science for someone who is not majoring in science.

GEOL 1447 Meteorology
4 Hours (3-3)
Study of and practical experience in weather analysis, methods of instrumentation and observational meteorology. Lab fee required. This course is designed for non-science majors.

GEOL 2409 Mineralogy
4 Hours (3-3)
Introduction to physical, chemical, crystallographic properties, symmetry, and form, for identification and description of minerals. Chemical and physical processes governing classification origin and occurrence of minerals and rocks. Basic theories and techniques for determining optical constants of minerals using the petrographic microscope. Prerequisites: GEOL 1403.