Feb 20, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog

GEOL 103 - Introduction to Physical Geology


4 Hour(s) Credit
Introduction to the nature and character of the Earth’s crust and the geological processes that generate and shape landform features. Topics include minerals, rocks, earth structure and plate tectonics, geological processes and associated landforms.
Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week
Meets General Education: Hand-On Science (HOS), Solutions Through Science (STS)
Met General Education Prior to Fall 2024: IVA or IVB