Introduction to Earth's materials, surface and internal geologic processes, plate tectonics and geologic time. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (Quantitative) - [SQ] in combination with: GLG103. Arizona Shared Unique Number SUN#: GLG 1101. Students may receive credit for only one of the following: GLG101 or GLG101IN.

The origin and history of the Earth, its dynamic geographic and climatic changes. Evolution and sequence of life recorded in the fossil record; tectonic evolution of major continents through time. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: General Education Designation: Historical Awareness - [H]. General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (General) - [SG] in combination with: GLG104. Students may receive credit for only one of the following: GLG102 or GLG102IN.

Includes practical experience in rock and mineral identification, topographic maps, and applied problems in geology. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (Quantitative) - [SQ] in combination with: GLG101. Arizona Shared Unique Number SUN#: GLG 1101. May accompany GLG101. Students may receive credit for only one of the following: GLG103 or GLG101IN.

The study of minerals, rocks, fossils, geologic maps and structures. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (General) - [SG] in combination with: GLG102. May accompany GLG102. Students may receive credit for only one of the following: GLG104 or GLG102IN.

Acquaints students with the use and importance of geological studies as they apply to the interactions between people and the earth. Includes geological processes and hazards such as earthquakes, volcanoes, floods and landslides. Examines environmental impact and use of mineral and energy resources. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: General Education Designation: Global Awareness - [G]. General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (Quantitative) - [SQ] in combination with GLG111. Students may receive credit for only one of the following: GLG110 or GLG110IN.

Introduction to geological processes and concepts. Application of basic geologic knowledge to evaluate, interpret and propose solutions for a variety of current and past geology-related environmental disasters and hazards. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: General Education Designation: Global Awareness - [G] in combination with GLG110. General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (Quantitative) - [SQ] in combination with GLG110. May accompany GLG110. Students may receive credit for only one of the following: GLG111 or GLG110IN.

Field trips to selected areas in the Southwest, such as Arizona, Utah, California, and Sonora to observe and interpret various geological features and phenomena. Prerequisites: None. GLG103 suggested but not required. Course Notes: GLG230AA may be repeated for a total of four (4) credit hours.