G 103 - Introduction to Geology III (Historical)

3 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): RD 90 and WR 90 or WR 91 (WR 91 substitutes for both RD 90 and WR 90), or designated placement.

Corequisite(s): G 103L

Recommended Prerequisite(s): G 101, G 101L and / or G 102, G 102L

Course Description: Covers the history of the evolution of the earth through the ages. Studies the formation of the universe, the solar system, and the beginning of the earth. Looks at the fossil record, glaciers, arid lands, the earth’s resources, depositional environments, and the earth’s history. Special emphasis is given to the geology of southern Oregon and various provinces of the in the Pacific Northwest when possible.

Course Level: Lower Division Collegiate

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Explain, diagram, draw, evaluate, analyze, predict, describe or apply knowledge of the different types of glaciers as well as their characteristics and activities. (ILO: Communication)
CLO#2: Explain, diagram, draw, evaluate, analyze, predict, describe or apply knowledge of economic importance/impact of geologic activity.
CLO#3: Explain, diagram, draw, evaluate, analyze, predict, describe or apply knowledge of geologic evolution and its relationship to paleontology and geologic time.
CLO#4: Explain, diagram, draw, evaluate, analyze, predict, describe or apply knowledge of geologic history of North America.