GEY Geology
GEY 111 / GEY 1111 - Physical Geology w/Lab- GT-SC1 4 Credits
Introduces the major topics of geology. Course content encompasses Earth’s materials,
structure, and surface landforms. Geologic time and the geologic processes responsible
for Earth’s internal and external features are covered. This course includes laboratory
experience. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category.
Prerequisite: MAT 055 / MAT 0300
GEY 112 / GEY 1112 - Historical Geology w/Lab - GT-SC1 4 Credits
Covers the development of Earth through the vast span of geologic time. Emphasis is
on the investigation and interpretation of sedimentary rocks and features, the record
of ancient environments, fossil life forms, and physical events in Earth's history
within the framework of plate tectonics. This course includes laboratory experience.
This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category.
(Contact hours - 75)
Prerequisite: GEY 111 / GEY 1111 or permission of instructor.
GEY 216 / GEY 1155 - General Oceanography with Lab: GT-SC1 4 Credits
Provides an introduction to modern geological and physical oceanography, with lesser
emphasis on chemical and biological oceanography. Plate tectonics, seafloor geomorphology,
marine sediments, coasts, physical and chemical properties of seawater, marine resources,
environmental concerns, and water movement in currents, waves, and tides are among
the topics covered. This course includes laboratory experience. This is a statewide
Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category.
(Contact hours - 75)