Introduction to Geology Lab Online Course
Learn about rocks, minerals, geologic structures, and other geology fundamentals in this guided, hands-on lab.
This introductory geology lab course is designed to accompany GEOL101: Introduction to Geology.
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| Course Title | Geology 101L: Introduction to Geology Lab |
|---|---|
| Credits | 1 undergraduate credit |
| Pre or Co-requisite | Geology 101 |
| Format | Online |
| Estimated time to complete | 3 to 9 Months |
| Cost |
Undergraduate tuition is $407.97 per credit. Visit the Costs & Aid page for more information. |
Why take Introduction to Geology Lab online?
Build practical geology skills in this self-paced online laboratory designed to complement Introduction to Geology. In GEOL 101L, you’ll analyze rocks and minerals, interpret topographic and geologic maps, and explore Earth processes such as plate tectonics, earthquakes, rivers, and glaciers—all with the flexibility of self-paced learning.
You will have up to 9 months to complete this course, which includes 14 lab lessons and no exams. Topics include:
- Plate Tectonics
- Minerals
- Igneous Rocks
- Sedimentary Rocks
- Metamorphic Rocks
- Topographic Maps (Maps 1)
- Geologic Structures
- Earthquakes
- Maps 2
- Geologic Time Scale
- Rivers and Streams
- Groundwater
- Glaciers
Required Materials for GEOL 101L
The GEOL 101 lab requires a lab manual and a lab kit.
Laboratory Manual For Introductory Geology, 5th edition by Allan Ludman and Stephen Marshak. W.W. Norton, 2025. ISBN: 978-1-324-10071-3. You will need the print version of this textbook.
UND Geology Lab. You will need to purchase this custom lab kit through the UND Bookstore.
How will the course appear on my transcript?
You may enroll at any time and have up to 9 months to complete this online course.
The credits earned will be recorded on your UND transcript based on the date you registered
for the course. It will appear on your transcript in the same way as a course taken
during a regular semester. There is no indication that the course was taken online
or that you completed it at your own pace.
Consult the table on our How Enroll Anytime Courses Work page for a current listing of Enroll Anytime Registration Dates and the semester
information that will appear on a UND transcript.
Why Take Online Classes at UND?
Here are a few reasons why you should take an online enroll anytime course at UND:
- Great customer service – Our registration team is ready to answer questions quickly so you can focus on your coursework.
- Affordable – UND's enroll anytime courses are priced at North Dakota's affordable, in-state tuition rate.
- Accredited – UND is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
- Easily transfer credits – Transferring credits is always at the discretion of the institution to which the credits are being transferred. In general, credits from schools/universities that are regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission transfer to other regionally accredited institutions. UND's online courses appear on your UND transcript in the same way as other courses.
Flexible 100% Online Course
You'll take this online course at your own pace. Some students thrive in this environment, while other students may struggle with setting their own deadlines. If you have successfully taken an independent study or correspondence course previously, UND’s enroll anytime courses may be right for you. Still not sure? Take our online quiz to help determine if online enroll anytime courses are right for you.
Course information including tuition, technology requirements, textbooks, lessons and exams is subject to change without notice.
