Geology Rocks
Do you want a hands-on career studying the amazing natural processes at work on our planet? At SMCC, “Geology Rocks”! Come explore all the Earth has to offer from the Geosciences courses.
You will learn our history from Big Bang until present, identify rocks and minerals, survive natural and environmental disasters, or investigate strategies for managing Earth’s natural resources for future generations.
The Geosciences department offers an Associates in Science, Emphasis in Geology and a Sustainability Certificate of Completion.
All geology and sustainability courses are offered online or through a hybrid modality for student convenience and flexibility by a dedicated and passionate faculty.
Take a course in the Geosciences this term, and dive into Earth’s 4.55 billion-year saga!
Courses & Instructors
Geology
GLG105: Introduction to Planetary Sciences
Course Description:
A survey of solar system objects and their geologic evolution, surfaces, interiors, and atmospheres, and the methods used to study them. Includes a weekly laboratory for data analysis and experiments.
4 Credits, Gen Ed Transfer: SG , Format: Online
From the Instructor:
Embark on a tour of our Solar System from the Sun to the outer reaches of the Kuiper Belt! Every week, you will investigate a new object in the Solar System and evaluate data collected from current and past missions beyond our Earth. After this class, you will be able to describe the physical properties of our Solar System, its Sun, planets, and moons in-depth, and mankind’s approach to space exploration.
GLG110IN: Geological Disasters and the Environment
Course Description:
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.
4 Credits with Lab, Gen Ed Transfer: G, SG, Format: Online
From the Instructor:
Investigate the hazards and disasters that continuously impact society and reshape our planet! Learn how geologic hazards such as volcanoes, earthquakes, and landslides occur and strategies to survive them. Examine deadly weather, sea level rise, and environmental pollution and their effects on human populations.
Environmental Sciences
ENV101: Introduction to Environmental Sciences
Course Description:
Interdisciplinary analyses of interactions among living and non-living environmental components, focusing on human influences. Scientific methods of investigating and solving environmental problems are introduced.
4 Credits Gen Ed Transfer: SG Format: Online
Sustainability
SOS111: Sustainable Cities
Course Description:
Introduction to the field of sustainability and exploration of the practices leading to the development of sustainable cities. Explores the concept of sustainable development of cities within local, regional, and global contexts.
3 Credits Gen Ed Transfer: G, Hu, SB Format: Online