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PROGRAM IN GEOSCIENCES (GEOS)
1405 Resources and Environment (3-3) Cross-listed as ENVR
1405. No prerequisites. This can be a first course for
anyone interested in the earth sciences. It should be the first
Geoscience course for Geoscience minors and
Environmental Science majors. This course counts for
general education requirements. A study of earth resources
including soils, mineral deposits, energy resources and
water. It includes water pollution problems and the closely
related problems of waste disposal. Hazards of flooding are
also covered. Several local field trips are taken. (Fall,
Spring)
1410 Physical Geology (3-3) No prerequisites. This can be a first
course for anyone interested in the earth sciences. It should
be the second geoscience course for Geoscience minors
and Environmental Science majors. This course counts for
general education requirements. A study of minerals and
rocks in the earth's crust and how they form. It also includes
a study of various geologic processes like plate tectonics,
volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and landslides. (Fall)
2420 Meteorology (3-3) Prerequisite: MATH 1311 (or equivalent)
or higher. This can be a first course for anyone interested in
the earth sciences. This course counts for General
Education credit. Introduction to basic meteorology.
Students learn how the atmosphere is affected by various
factors such as solar influences, pressures and winds. They
explore the development of upper-level weather systems
and learn short-term forecast techniques. Included in the lab
activities is a visit to a local TV station and computer
assignments on the internet. (Spring, on demand)
3215 Environmental Geology (0-6) Cross-listed and ENVR 3215.
Prerequisites: Geos 1410 and Chem 1410. this course
examines problems in environmental geology at a more
advanced level than in the introductory courses. It involves
work with maps, graphs, and calculations that deal with
natural hazards, water resources and contamination,
management of solid waste and related topics. Also
includes microcomputer exercises, and field trips. This is an
experience-enriched course. (Spring even years)
3320 Oceanography (3-0) Junior standing or permission of
instructor. A scientific study of the ocean and its geology,
life forms, chemical and physical behavior. Environmental
problems in the sea, such as "ocean dumping" and other
sources of marine pollution, are discussed. (Fall)
3422 Historical Geology (3-3) Prerequisite: GEOS 1410. This
should be the third geoscience course for Geosciences
minors. Experience-enriched course. A study of the
geologic history of Earth, especially North America. The
emphasis is on how we interpret past environments by
studying the rock record. Brief overview of life history on
earth. (Spring odd years)
4350 Principles of Geographic Information Systems (2-3) Cross-
listed as ENVR 4350. Prerequisite: Course in computer
science or permission of instructor. Experience-enriched
course. This course introduces students to the techniques of
geographic information systems (GIS) which are widely used
for land use planning, environmental management, and
decision making. Students learn how to make digital maps
(for spatial analysis) linked with database information (for
attribute analysis) (Fall odd years)
4X95 Independent Studies (variable credit) Prerequisites: GEOS
1405, 1410, 3422. Upper level elective for Geoscience
minors. This is an advanced study or research program
arranged between supervising faculty and student whichdefines goals appropriate for the advanced student, ways of
measuring these goals, a schedule for frequent consultation
and a means for measuring progress. (By arrangement)
XX99 Special Topics (variable credit) Prerequisite: Permission of
instructor. Elective for interested students. A course of
study offered occasionally to groups of students to broaden
program curriculum, to meet student demand, or to observe
special events. (By arrangement)
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