G 101 - Intro to Geology I

3 Credit(s)

Corequisite(s):

G 101L

Course Description: Studies the earth’s internal structure and composition as well as the mechanics of plate tectonics. Covers the fundamentals of geology from the beginning of the solar system to the formation and interaction of continents and the ocean floor, igneous rocks including magmatic and volcanic processes, minerals, and the fundamentals of earthquake activity.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Analyze rocks and minerals, working in teams. (ILO: Communication)
CLO#2: Interpret maps, charts, and other written information.
CLO#3: Using identification charts, books, and lab materials properly identify and classify mineral samples and igneous rocks.
CLO#4: Formulate math and logic problems on earthquake and plate tectonics on exams.
CLO#5: Describe the physical characteristics of rocks and how to use them to identify different types of rocks.

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: calculator, hand lens, pencils and erasers

ACTI Code and Course Type
100 Lower Division Collegiate

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (30) and a standard RCC delivery of (33) lecture hours per term, not to exceed (36) hours per term.