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Wharton, Texas 77488
1-800-561-WCJC (9252)
979-532-4560
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5333 FM 1640
Richmond, Texas 77469
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550 Julie Rivers Drive
Sugar Land, Texas 77478
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4000 Avenue F
Bay City, Texas 77414
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Danny Glenn
Department Head & 
Instructor of Geology
Wharton County Junior College
911 Boling Highway
Wharton, TX 77488
Ph: (979) 532-6506
Email: dannyg@wcjc.edu

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  GEOL 1103.  Physical Geology Laboratory.   (Core 030)                     1:0:2

Laboratory exercises involving the study of rocks, minerals, and map interpretations. Prerequisite:  Concurrent enrollment in GEOL 1303 or credit for GEOL 1303. [Offered fall and spring semesters.]

  GEOL 1104.  Historical Geology Laboratory.  (Core 030)                    1:0:2

Laboratory exercises include the study of plant and animal fossils and practical application of the principles of historical geology.  Prerequisite:  Concurrent enrollment in GEOL 1304 or credit in GEOL 1304. [Offered fall and spring semesters.]

  GEOL 1303.  Physical Geology.  (Core 030)                                       3:3:0 

Introduction to the materials, processes, and structure of the earth.  Topics include continental drift, earthquakes, glaciation, mineral resources, mountain building, oceans, volcanoes, weathering, and erosion. Prerequisite: THEA reading and writing requirements met. [Offered fall and spring semesters.]

  GEOL 1304.  Historical Geology.  (Core 030)                                    3:3:0

Introduction to the history of the earth and its past inhabitants.  Provides a broad overview of fossil records as evidence of the various kinds of plants and animals that have existed on earth. Prerequisites: THEA reading and writing requirements met. [Offered fall and spring semesters.]

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