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GEOL 1401 Earth Science (4)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number ES 117.
Prerequisite: None.
This course is for the non-science major. It covers the interaction of the earth sciences and the physical world. Geology, astronomy, meteorology, and space science are included. Selected principles and concepts of the applied sciences are explored. This course is also offered as Physical Science 1417. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4001015139
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GEOL 1403 Physical Geology (4)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number GEO 101.
Prerequisite: None.
This course is for science and non-science majors. It is a study of earth materials and processes. Included is an introduction to geochemistry, geophysics, the earth's interior, and magnetism. The earth's setting in space, minerals, rocks, structures, and geologic processes are also included. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4006015139
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GEOL 1404 Historical Geology (4)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number GEO 102.
Prerequisite: None.
This course is for science and non-science majors. It is a study of earth materials and processes within a developmental time perspective. Fossils, geologic maps, and field studies are used to interpret geologic history. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4006015139
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GEOL 1445 Oceanography (4)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number GEO 105.
Prerequisite: None.
This course covers the study of the physical and biological characteristics of the ocean. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4007035139
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Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.
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