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GEOL 314 Earth Surface Environments

This course explores concepts in hydrology and soil science to study Earth's surface processes. While learning about soil science, students will learn to identify soils and describe their characteristics. In the hydrology portion of the course, students will learn to determine the rate at which water flows on the surface and in aquifers.

Prerequisites

Special information

First day attendance is mandatory.
5 Undergraduate credits

Effective August 17, 2011 to May 5, 2026

Meets graduation requirements for

Learning outcomes

General

  • Investigate hydrologic settings using appropriate calculations and information.
  • Create hydrologic models using content and appropriate mathematical equations from the course.
  • Evaluate hydrologic and soil data to determine the susceptibility water resources to pollution.
  • Read and synthesize journal articles on the topics of hydrology and soil science.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum

Goal 10: People and the Environment

  • Explain the basic structure and function of various natural ecosystems and of human adaptive strategies within those systems.
  • Discern patterns and interrelationships of bio-physical and socio-cultural systems.
  • Describe the basic institutional arrangements (social, legal, political, economic, religious) that are evolving to deal with environmental and natural resource challenges.
  • Evaluate critically environmental and natural resource issues in light of understandings about interrelationships, ecosystems, and institutions.
  • Propose and assess alternative solutions to environmental problems.
  • Articulate and defend the actions they would take on various environmental issues.

Spring 2026

Section Title Instructor books eservices
01 Earth Surface Environments Card, Virginia Books for GEOL-314-01 Spring 2026 Course details for GEOL-314-01 Spring 2026