GEOL 108 - Earth and Energy Resources

Description:
Exploration of the earth’s mineral and energy resources, how they are formed, harnessed, and the environmental impacts of their extraction and use.

Credits: (4)

General Education Category: NS-Applications Natural Science

General Education Program Component
K8 - Science & Technology

General Education Pathways: P3 Perspectives on Current Issues, P4 Social Justice, P5 Sustainability

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

Explain the ways that humans affect their natural environment (e.g. add greenhouse gases to the atmosphere, regulate rivers, use resources, and pollute air, water and soil systems).
Analyze topics related to the Earth and earth resources, using the scientific method.
Describe processes and conditions that give rise to earth resources such as mineral deposits and exploitable energy.
Distinguish data from interpretation.
Use a geologic understanding of a given setting to determine where an oil or mineral deposit might be located.
Analyze topics related to the Earth and earth resources, using scientific method.
Present different views of complex environmental issues (e.g. carbon emissions, off-shore drilling, nuclear energy, etc.).

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
11/16/17

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Fall Locations: EllensburgWinter Locations: EllensburgSpring Locations: EllensburgSummer Locations: Ellensburg