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Physical Geology Course: GLG 101 at Central Arizona College, Lab Reports of Geology

Information about a physical geology course, glg 101, offered at central arizona college. The course covers basic principles of geology, including earth materials, processes, mineral and energy resources, and planetary geology. Students will learn to identify common rocks and minerals, use maps and photos for geologic interpretations, and understand the major features of the earth's surface and interior. The course includes lab and lecture teaching methods and requires prerequisites. Learning outcomes and standards are also outlined.

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Central Arizona College
8470 N. Overfield Road
Coolidge, AZ 85228
Phone: (520) 494-5206 Fax: (520) 494-5212
GLG 101 Physical Geology
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Description:
Basic principles of geology. Earth materials, external
processes, internal processes, mineral and energy resources,
planetary geology.
Credit Hours: 4
Effective Term: Fall 2008
Terms Offered: All Terms
Teaching Methods: Lab Lecture
Modalities: Face to Face
Prerequisite(s): MAT092; RDG100A or RDG100B
Corequisite(s): None
Times for Credit: 1
Grading Option: A/F
Credit Breakdown: 3 Lecture 3 Lab
Cross Listed: N/A
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Outcomes:
1. Describe the historical development of modern geologic
thought and the use of the scientific method in geologic
investigations.
2. Explain the basic principles and natural laws upon which
the science of geology is based.
3. Identify common rocks and minerals.
4. Demonstrate skill in using topographic and geologic
maps along with air and space photos to make geologic
interpretations.
5. Describe all of the major features of the Earth's surface
and interior.
6. Explain how geologic time was discovered and identify
the major sub-divisions of geologic time since the Earth
began.
7. Explain the basic systems operating to change the
features of the Earth and compare these to systems
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8470 N. Overfield Road Coolidge, AZ 85228 Phone: (520) 494-5206 Fax: (520) 494-

GLG 101 Physical Geology

Catalog Description:

Basic principles of geology. Earth materials, external processes, internal processes, mineral and energy resources, planetary geology. Credit Hours: 4 Effective Term: Fall 2008 Terms Offered: All Terms

Teaching Methods: Lab Lecture

Modalities: Face to Face Prerequisite(s): MAT092; RDG100A or RDG100B Corequisite(s): None Times for Credit: 1 Grading Option: A/F

Credit Breakdown: 3 Lecture 3 Lab

Cross Listed: N/A Learning Outcomes:

  1. Describe the historical development of modern geologic thought and the use of the scientific method in geologic investigations.
  2. Explain the basic principles and natural laws upon which the science of geology is based.
  3. Identify common rocks and minerals.
  4. Demonstrate skill in using topographic and geologic maps along with air and space photos to make geologic interpretations.
  5. Describe all of the major features of the Earth's surface and interior.
  6. Explain how geologic time was discovered and identify the major sub-divisions of geologic time since the Earth began.
  7. Explain the basic systems operating to change the features of the Earth and compare these to systems

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operating on other planets.

  1. Describe some of the basic relationships that exist between humans and the Earth upon which they live. Show how the choices they will make are related to some of the dangers they will face in the future.

Standards: 1. Review the steps of the scientific method and describe the basic principles upon which the science of geology is based.

  1. After physically examining various mineral samples, determine a variety of physical properties of minerals, including hardness, cleavage, luster and streak. Using this information, identify the minerals.
  2. After examining common igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks, determine their mineral composition and texture. Using this information, identify the samples and write a brief explanation of how these rocks formed.
  3. Using United States Geologic Survey topographic maps, determine latitude, longitude and elevation for given locations. Also, determine distances between locations and identify all major map features.
  4. Using geologic maps, determine rock types and ages. Also determine the strike and dips of the beds, and identify different geologic structures.
  5. Demonstrate the use of stereo glasses to see 3D images of geologic features shown on air photos. Use this skill to interpret the geology.
  6. Demonstrate knowledge of all of the major physical features of the Earth, including those of the deep interior, continents and ocean basins.
  7. Explain the differences between relative and absolute geologic dates and be able to determine relative dates from a block diagram. Identify the major portions of geologic time scale and explain how this great expanse of time was divided into smaller periods.
  8. Summarize the basic components of the hydrologic and