GEOL 101: Exploring Planet Earth
Section: 1003

Course Section Credits Instructor Dates Status Call Number
GEOL 101 1003 4 (4 max credits) Ciravolo Amber Jun. 9, 2025 to Jul. 11, 2025 Closed 51862

Description

Basics of geology including the birth and evolution of planet Earth, geologic time, plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, natural resources, and surface processes. Understanding how geology is important to your life. Satisfies the General Education Core requirement for a science course AND a laboratory science course. 4 credits.

Prerequisites

Notes

This is an Internet class; refer to Canvas instructions at https://unlv.instructure.com.
Satisfies University Science Requirement
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- Payment Deadlines:
Due Date: 6/6/2025
Last Day to Pay Late: 6/10/2025

- Drop Deadlines:
100% Refund: 6/8/2025
50% Refund: 6/13/2025
Last Day to Drop: 6/27/2025

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