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ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY

ENVIRST/GEOSCI 106
Course Description

Application of geology to problems resulting from the ever more intense use of the earth and its resources.

Prerequisties

Not open to students with credit for GEOSCI 100

Satisfies
Credits

3

Offered

Fall, Spring

Grade Point Average
3.63

18.53% from Historical

Completion Rate
97.84%

1.95% from Historical

A Rate
56.76%

99.15% from Historical

Class Size
185

28.6% from Historical

2025 Fall Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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