GEL1100LEN - Planet Earth Lab

Course description

Planet Earth Lab is designed to accompany the Planet Earth course. Students will complete laboratory exercises which may include rock and mineral identification, map reading, and solving problems related to tectonics and surficial processes. Prerequisites: None

How this course benefits students

This laboratory course will allow students to practically apply theoretical content learned in the Planet Earth course.

Why this course is important

Questions related to origins and earth history have become increasingly relevant in our naturalistic age, and many of these are derived from geology. Christian students need to be able to discern these issues so that they can appropriately guide others in their vocation.

Credit hours
1 hour
Lab
Planet Earth
Subject area
Geological Studies
Educational level
Associate
Distribution
Natural Sciences Distribution
Learning type
Laboratory
Prerequisites
None
Upcoming terms
Pending
* Schedule subject to change. Please contact the Registrar's office with schedule questions.

How this course relates to missional core values

Biblically based

Students will learn different interpretations of earth history and how those interpretations relate to Scripture.

Missionally driven

Students will be equipped to help others discern issues related to earth history and Scripture, which are stumbling blocks for many believers.

Contextually informed

The course will prepare students to engage the naturalistic beliefs that are prevalent in western cultures, while recognizing that non-western cultures may deal with different kinds of issues.

Interculturally focused

The critical thinking skills acquired in this course, such as distinguishing data from interpretation, should enable students to discern earth science issues across cultures.

Practically minded

Students will have the skills needed for interpreting basic earth science problems.

Experientially transformed

Students will be able to discern issues related to Biblical interpretations of earth history, which will help them in their own lives and as they interact with others.