2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Dec 11, 2024  
2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog
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GLY 171 - Earth Science

Basic concepts and principles of geology, meteorology and oceanography. Not open to geography, mathematics or science majors or to students with credit for GLY 160 or GLY 261. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three lectures and one two-hour laboratory per week. Fulfills: GE 2, GENS; LASR. (4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate understanding of the methods earth scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence and employment of mathematical analysis.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of earth science.
  3. Apply scientific data, concepts and models of earth science to modern life.



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