Chandler-Gilbert Community College Course Catalog and Student Handbook for the 2017-2018 year.
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Course Descriptions | CGCC Catalog & Student Handbook 2019-2020 3 2 3 Courses available at CGCC are listed in the Course Descriptions section of this document. General Education Requirements are also listed. For the most current information regarding degree requirements, log on to www.maricopa.edu/academic/ccta. GLG229AA / 1 CREDIT / 5 PERIODS Field Studies for Educators Field trips to selected geological areas in Arizona in order to collect and/or observe geological phenomena. Designed for pre-college teachers. Prerequisites: None. GLG230AA / 1 CREDIT / 5 PERIODS Field Geology of the Southwest 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. GLG298AA / 1 CREDIT / 1 PERIOD Special Projects Service-learning field experience within human service organizations, government offices, public schools, or hospitals. Requisites: Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. Course Notes: May be repeated for a total of six (6) GLG282 credit hours; may not repeat specific agency assignment for more than three (3) credit hours. Standard grading available according to procedures outlined in catalog GPH – Physical Geography GPH111 / 4 CREDITS / 6 PERIODS Introduction To Physical Geography Lecture Spatial and functional relationships among climates, landforms, soils, water, and plants. Prerequisites: None. Course Attributes: General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (Quantitative) – [SQ] in combination with: GPH112 GPH112 / 1 CREDIT / 3 PERIODS Introduction to Physical Geography LAB Laboratory experience in support of GPH111. Prerequisites or Corequisites: GPH111. Course Attributes: General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (Quantitative) – [SQ] in combination with GPH111. geologic processes, plate tectonics and geologic time. Prerequisites: None. GLG102 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS Introduction to Geology II – Historical Lecture 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. GLG103 / 1 CREDIT / 3 PERIODS GLG 1101 Introduction to Geology I – Physical Lab May accompany GLG101. Includes practical experience in rock and mineral identification, topographic maps, and applied problems in geology. Prerequisites: None. GLG104 / 1 CREDIT / 3 PERIODS Introduction to Geology II – Historical Lab May accompany GLG102. The study of minerals, rocks, fossils, geologic maps and structures. Prerequisites: None. GLG110 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS Geologic Disasters and the Environment 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. GLG111 / 1 CREDIT / 3 PERIODS Geological Disasters and the Environment Lab May accompany GLG110. 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.