Course Descriptions 2025-2026 School Year GEOLOGY GLY2010  Introduction to Geology  3.0   P Using the scientific method, critical thinking skills, data analysis, this course will examine the fundamental processes of the Earth system, composed of an atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, lithosphere, biosphere, and exosphere through time. The course will also explore interactions between these spheres, including critical analysis of scientific theories and emphasize lithospheric connections with humanity. Topics include: Earth materials, their formation and distribution; landforms and the processes that create and alter them; fossils and time; and the theory of plate tectonics. The course earns General Education credit under the Physical Sciences category for which successful students will demonstrate the skills necessary to understa Full Description GLY2010L  Introduction to Geology Laboratory  1.0   P The geology laboratory includes the examination of mineral and rock specimens, interpretation of topographic maps, and selected field trips exemplifying some common geomorphic processes. The course earns General Education credit under the Physical Sciences category for which successful students will demonstrate the skills necessary to understand and apply scientific concepts and reasoning, including the analysis and interpretation of various types of data.... Full Description MET2010  Introduction to Meteorology  3.0   P In this course, the student will learn basic characteristics of weather and the use of surface weather maps and satellite photographs to study Earth's weather. The course of study allows the student to define the various parameters that are commonly used to describe the state of the atmosphere and provides the student with the opportunity to utilize the latest technology in interpreting and analyzing weather phenomena.... Full Description OCE1001  Introduction to Oceanography  3.0   P Using the scientific method, critical thinking skills, and data analysis, this course will examine the fundamental processes of the ocean system, composed of an atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere, through time. The course will also explore interactions between these spheres, including critical analysis of scientific theories and emphasize oceanic connections with humanity.... Full Description GLY2100C  Historical Geology with Lab  4.0   P This course is an exploration of Earth, its physical geologic history and the development and progression of its life through examination of rock and fossil records. This course is designed to meet the needs of students interested in exploring a career focusing on geology, paleontology, physical anthropology, and other sciences that require an understanding of the Earth’s history. Course content includes a study of rocks and minerals, geologic time, sedimentation principles, fossils, progression of life through time, deformation and metamorphism of rocks, mountain building and plate tectonics, paleoclimate and paleoenvironments, formation of natural resources, current geological activity and formation of the current geologic landscape. Emp Full Description