Physical Geology

Subject
Geology (GEL)
Course Designator
GEL.101
Academic Dean
Assistant Vice President of Academic Services, Dean of Arts & Sciences
Last Offered
2020FA
Official Course Description

An introductory study of the processes that shape our world. Topics include minerals, rocks, volcanism, earthquakes, continental drift, erosion and deposition, the ice age, and economic significance of geology to humankind.

Upcoming Offerings

Below is a list of the planned GEL.101 course sections for this semester and near future. The seat availability shown below is not updated in real time and may be out of date. Please keep in mind that course sections may be cancelled, changed, or otherwise altered before the course section start date.

2020 Fall (August-December)4 course sections

Section NameSynonymLocationMeeting InfoInstructorSeats AvailableAcademic CreditsBilling CreditsAdditional Info
Section Name
GEL.101.M01A
Synonym
62124
Location
Mt Pleasant
Meeting Info
August 31 – December 18
Lecture
Tuesday, Thursday 11:00 AM – 12:20 PM
Herbert D. Doan Center for Science & Health Technologies
Classroom 122
Lab
Tuesday 1:00 PM – 2:45 PM
Herbert D. Doan Center for Science & Health Technologies
Physics Lab 206
Instructor
Anne Hauser
Seats Available
1 of 12
Academic Credits
4.00
Billing Credits
5.00
Additional Info
Some class sessions may be conducted remotely.
Additional fees: $65.00Fees may not apply to all students
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Section Name
GEL.101.W01A
Synonym
62126
Location
Internet Offering
Meeting Info
August 31 – December 18
Online Course
Lab
Instructor
Tyler Foraker, Jonathon Miller
Seats Available
6 of 24
Academic Credits
4.00
Billing Credits
5.00
Additional Info
Students will be required to attend two onsite meetings for the purpose of studying rock and mineral hand samples. The first meeting will take place on a TBD date and last from 11 am - 4 pm (minus an hour for lunch). The second meeting will take place on, a TBD date from 11 am - 2 pm. Students who cannot make these dates may contact the instructor to seek alternative dates.
Additional fees: $65.00Fees may not apply to all students
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Section Name
GEL.101.W02A
Synonym
62314
Location
Tuscola Isd
Meeting Info
August 31 – December 18
Online Course
Lab
TISD
106 106
Instructor
Tyler Foraker, Jonathon Miller
Seats Available
0 of 15
Academic Credits
4.00
Billing Credits
5.00
Additional Info
Registration is closed for this section.
This section is reserved for TISD only. Labs will be held at TISD on September 11th and November 6th.
Additional fees: $65.00Fees may not apply to all students
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Section Name
GEL.101.W03
Synonym
62557
Location
Internet Offering
Meeting Info
August 31 – December 18
Online Course
Lab
Instructor
Jonathon Miller, Tyler Foraker
Seats Available
15 of 24
Academic Credits
4.00
Billing Credits
5.00
Additional Info
Students will be required to attend two onsite meetings for thepurpose of studying rock and mineral hand samples. The firstmeeting will take place on a TBD date and last from 11 am - 4 pm (minus an hour for lunch). The second meeting will take place on,a TBD date from 11 am - 2 pm. Students who cannot make these dates may contact the instructor to seek alternative dates.
Additional fees: $65.00Fees may not apply to all students
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2021 Winter (January-May)5 course sections

Section NameSynonymLocationMeeting InfoInstructorSeats AvailableAcademic CreditsBilling CreditsAdditional Info
Section Name
GEL.101.M01A
Synonym
63017
Location
Mt Pleasant
Meeting Info
January 11 – May 7
Lecture
Tuesday, Thursday 1:00 PM – 2:20 PM
Herbert D. Doan Center for Science & Health Technologies
Lecture Hall 225
Lab
Tuesday 2:30 PM – 4:20 PM
Herbert D. Doan Center for Science & Health Technologies
Physics Lab 206
Instructor
To Be Announced
Seats Available
8 of 12
Academic Credits
4.00
Billing Credits
5.00
Additional Info
Additional fees: $65.00Fees may not apply to all students
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Section Name
GEL.101.M01B
Synonym
63020
Location
Mt Pleasant
Meeting Info
January 11 – May 7
Lecture
Tuesday, Thursday 1:00 PM – 2:20 PM
Herbert D. Doan Center for Science & Health Technologies
Lecture Hall 225
Lab
Thursday 2:30 PM – 4:20 PM
Herbert D. Doan Center for Science & Health Technologies
Physics Lab 206
Instructor
To Be Announced
Seats Available
12 of 12
Academic Credits
4.00
Billing Credits
5.00
Additional Info
Additional fees: $65.00Fees may not apply to all students
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Section Name
GEL.101.V01
Synonym
63515
Location
Other Locations
Meeting Info
January 11 – May 7
Lecture
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 12:58 PM – 1:58 PM
MARL
Room 103 103
Lab
Thursday, Friday 12:58 PM – 1:58 PM
MARL
Room 103 103
Instructor
To Be Announced
Seats Available
24 of 24
Academic Credits
4.00
Billing Credits
5.00
Additional Info
Additional fees: $65.00Fees may not apply to all students
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Section Name
GEL.101.W01
Synonym
63268
Location
Thumb Area
Meeting Info
January 11 – May 7
Online Course
Lab
HISD
B117 B117
Instructor
To Be Announced
Seats Available
24 of 24
Academic Credits
4.00
Billing Credits
5.00
Additional Info
Lab must be attended at Huron Area Tech Center unless other arrangements are made with the instructor.
Additional fees: $65.00Fees may not apply to all students
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Section Name
GEL.101.W02A
Synonym
63609
Location
Blended/Multiple Locations
Meeting Info
January 11 – May 7
Online Course
WEB
Online ONLINE
Lab
WEB
Online ONLINE
Instructor
To Be Announced
Seats Available
23 of 24
Academic Credits
4.00
Billing Credits
5.00
Additional Info
Students will be required to attend two onsite meetings for the purpose of studying rock and mineral hand samples. The first meeting will take place on a TBD date and last from 11 am - 4 pm (minus an hour for lunch). The second meeting will take place on a TBD date from 11 am - 2 pm. Students who cannot make these dates may contact the instructor to seek alternative dates.
Additional fees: $65.00Fees may not apply to all students
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