GEOL 101 - Introduction to Geology

Description:
An introduction to geology emphasizing the origin and nature of the common rocks, plate tectonic theory, earthquake and volcanoes, and geologic time. Includes weekly labs.

Credits: (5)

General Education Category: NS-Fund Disc Phys and Biological Sciences

General Education Program Component
K7 - Physical & Natural World

General Education Pathways: P6 Ways of Knowing

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Demonstrate a basic understanding of Earth composition and physical processes on a broad range of scales.
Describe how geologists generate testable hypotheses to explain and predict natural hazards, including earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunami and landslides.
Describe how geologic investigation has developed over the past several centuries and analyze how it has been applied to questions related to the nature of Earth through history.
Distinguish data from interpretation.
Use maps and cross sections to describe and understand geological relationships.
Make field observations and interpret these observations in terms of geological processes.
Make inquiry-driven laboratory and field observations.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
12/1/22

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Fall Locations: Ellensburg, SammamishWinter Locations: Ellensburg, SammamishSpring Locations: Ellensburg, SammamishSummer Locations: Ellensburg, Sammamish