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GEOSC 1Physical Geology

3 credits · Geosciences · Penn State

Earth processes and their effects on the materials, structure, and morphology of the earth's crust. Practicum includes field work, study of rocks, minerals, dynamic models, and topographic maps. (This course includes from one to several field trips for which an additional charge will be made to cover transportation.)

Before you enroll

Prerequisites

None listed in the catalog.

Where it fits

Where it sits in degree plans

Suggested plans most often put it in Year 2 · Fall (7 programs).

Required in (12)

  • Civil Engineering, B.S. (Capital)
  • Civil Engineering, B.S. (Engineering)
  • Environmental Studies, B.A.
  • Environmental Studies, B.S.
  • Environmental Systems Engineering, B.S.
  • Geobiology, B.S.
  • Geophysics, Minor
  • Geosciences, B.A.
  • Geosciences, B.S.
  • Mining Engineering, B.S.
  • Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, B.S.
  • Rail Transportation Engineering, B.S.

One of the options in (5)

  • Earth Science and Policy, B.S.
  • Earth Sciences, B.S.
  • Environmental Science, B.S.
  • Geosciences, Minor
  • Planetary Science and Astronomy, B.S.
What it opens up

Courses that list GEOSC 1 as a prerequisite (2)

  • CE 335 Engineering Mechanics of Soils
  • PNG 301 Introduction to Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering