GEOL 201H - Honors Environmental Geology

Institution:

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

Subject:

Geology

Description:

Studies geologic resources and processes, impact of geo-environmental processes on humans, and human interaction with Earth's geologic resources by engaging scientific principles, concepts, and methods. This course explores how geology relates to diverse human experiences, international politics, social costs, and world economics. Topics include: geologic processes and tectonics; surface geologic processes; mineral and energy resources; mining and land-use impacts; water resource use and pollution; and geologic data analysis. Using a seminar or discussion-based approach, this course encourages independent, creative and critical inquiry and prepares students for the practical application of information by emphasizing effective research strategies and technologies congruent with the field of study. Laboratory and field trips are part of this course. A course fee is required. Corequisite: MATH 033 (or MATH 020); Completion of all developmental reading and writing courses required as a result of the College Testing and Placement Program. (SCI/LAB)

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

( MATH 020, 033, 090, 091, 100, 103, 104, 110, 111, 113, 114, 116, 119, 121, 122, 125, 202, 204, 220, 221, or 222 ) & ( ( ( ENGL 003 or 007 ) & ENGL 051 ) or ( ESL 070, ENGL 057, 101(H), 102(H), 104, or 106 ) )

Corequisites:

MATH 090, MATH 091, MATH 100, MATH 111, MATH 116, MATH 204, MATH 220, MATH 221, MATH 222, ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Multiple

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.hacc.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 780-2300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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