GEOL 371 - Geology of Natural Resources

(2 units) CO9

Economic, societal and environmental aspects of geological resources extracted from the earth, including industrial minerals and petroleum.

Prerequisite(s): GEOL 100 or GEOL 101.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 2
Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. explain the mineralogic characteristics and geologic processes that control the formation, distribution, and societal value of natural resources.
2. identify local, regional and global economic and societal impacts tied to resource marketing and production.
3. explain the value and impact of the scientific investigations and technological advances needed for historical, modern and future development and use of resources.
4. identify historical, modern and future environmental, sustainability and energy issues associated with natural resources.
5. formulate research questions, identify appropriate methods to answer those questions, and conduct research using primary and/or secondary sources to investigate resource problems.
6. demonstrate effective written communication skills.
7. integrate, synthesize, and apply knowledge of the relationship between science and technology and societal issues in both focused and broad interdisciplinary contexts.

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