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2025-2026 LCC College Catalog 
  
2025-2026 LCC College Catalog
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GEOL 230 - Environmental Geology


4 Credit Hour(s) / 6 Billing Hour(s)
General Education Category: MTA Natural Sciences Lab

Concepts of physical geology are applied to human interaction with the environment. Geologic resources (e.g., minerals, energy, and water) and hazards (e.g., earthquakes, landslides, and flooding) are explored. Laboratory includes rock and mineral identification, map reading and interpretation, evaluation of land use alternatives, and problem-solving activities related to environmental issues.

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): None
Placement Scores: Reading Level 5 and Writing Level 6 and [Math Skills Level 10 (College-Ready with Support) or minimum 2.0 in (MATH 105 or MATH 106) or P in (NCMA 106 or NCMA 110  )].
Course Note: None



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