# GEOL 101 — The Earth, Present and Past (AUB)

> GEOL 101 The Earth, Present and Past at American University of Beirut. 1 student review.

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Retrieved: 2026-09-18

## Facts

- Course code: GEOL 101
- Title: The Earth, Present and Past
- University: American University of Beirut (AUB)
- Subject: Geology
- Department: Earth Science
- Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Sciences
- Credits: 3
- Professors on record (2): Ali Haidar, Lara Kallas Bteich

## Catalogue description

A freshman level survey of the present day processes that shape the earth we live on, such as plate tectonic activity, rock formation and erosion, coupled with an overview of the origin and history of the earth and life.

## Quick answers

### What is GEOL 101 at AUB?

GEOL 101 The Earth, Present and Past is a 3-credit course at American University of Beirut (AUB), in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. A freshman level survey of the present day processes that shape the earth we live on, such as plate tectonic activity, rock formation and erosion, coupled with an overview of the origin and history of the earth and life.

### How many credits is GEOL 101?

GEOL 101 The Earth, Present and Past is worth 3 credits at AUB.

### Is GEOL 101 hard?

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### Who teaches GEOL 101 at AUB?

Studiety has 2 professors on record for GEOL 101: Ali Haidar, Lara Kallas Bteich. Sections change every term, so check the registrar for who is teaching now.

## Student reviews

1 of 1 reviews by students who took the course. Any review carried over from
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- **2020-08** — Medium workload. the instructor is okay

## See also

- [All Geology courses at AUB](https://studiety.com/aub/subject/geology.md)
- [Every AUB subject](https://studiety.com/aub/subjects.md)

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