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GEOL
1010 FS (2:2:0)
Survey of Geology (PS)
The earth,
its materials, its surface processes, internal processes and a brief
account of its history.
Designed for
non-majors.
Field Trip
may be required.
Prerequisites:
MATH 1010 competency
Co-requisite:
GEOL 101L
Fee:
$15
GEOL
101L S (1:0:2)
Survey
of Geology Lab
Students
will learn how to identify minerals, rocks, and fossils; read
and interpret topographic and geologic maps
Co-requisite:
GEOL 1010
GEOL
1030 F (3:3:0)
Environmental Geology
(PS)
A study of
the geological processes that affect or are affected by human activity
such as earthquakes, volcanic hazards, flooding, waste, mineral and
energy resources.
Designed for
non-majors
Field Trip
may be required.
Prerequisites:
MATH 1010 competency
Fee: $5
GEOL1040
S (3:3:0)
Oceanography
An introduction
to the study of the earthís oceans including an understanding
of seafloor topography and composition, plate tectonics, seawater
dynamics and chemistry, atmosphere and ocean currents, waves, coastal
landforms, and marine life.
Designed for
non-majors.
Prerequisites:
MATH 1010 competency
GEOL104L
SSu (1:0:2)
Oceanography
Lab (PS)
Practical
applications in oceanography such as map reading, ocean chemistry,
wave dynamics, coastal processes, and marine biology.
Field
trip maybe required at a cost of at least $100 for travel,etc.
Pre-requisite:
GEOL1040 or concurrent enrollment
Fee:
$15
GEOL
1050 Su (2:0:x)
Geology of the National
Parks
Introduction
to the principles of geology as observed and studied in the nationalparks
in selected areas of the western states.
Three
to four week-end field trips or one two-week field trip will be required
at a cost of approximately $70-250 to the student.
Field
Trip required.
Prerequisites:
ENGL 1010
Fee:
$70-250
GEOL
1110 F (3:3:0)
Physical
Geology (PS)
Introduction
to the science of geology for majors.
Introduction
to the materials and composition of the earth and the physical
processes, both internal and external, that shape the earth.
Designed
for majors and others interested.
Field
Trip may be required.
Prerequisites:
MATH 1010 competency
Co-requisite:
GEOL 111L
GEOL
111L F (1:0:2)
Physical Geology Lab
Students
will learn how to identify mineral and rocks; read and interpret
topographic and geologic maps.
Co-requisite:
GEOL 1110
Lab Fee
$15
GEOL
1220 S (3:3:0)
Historical
Geology (PS)
Introduction
to the principals involved in deciphering the earthís past
including the study of fossils. A study of the major events
in the
physical
and biological history of the earthís past as indicated by
the geological record.
Designed
for majors and others interested.
Field
Trip required.
Prerequisites:
GEOL1010 or GEOL 1110, ENGL 1010, MATH 1050, BIOL 1010 or permission
of instructor.
Co-requisite:
GEOL 122L
Fee:
$20
GEOL
122L S (1:0:2)
Historical
Geology Lab
Students
will learn to apply the basic principals of historical geology -
rock identification, sedimentology, relative and absolute dating,
fossil
identification, geologic map interpretation.
Co-requisite:
GEOL 1220
Lab Fee
$20
GEOL
210H S(2:2:0)
Evolution
of the Earth (PS)
An introduction
to geology by means of its historical development as a science.
The readings and discussion will focus on significant
controversies
both past and present.
Field
Trip may be required.
Prerequisites:
Acceptance in the Honorís Program or permission of instructor.
GEOL
250R FS (1:0.5:3)
Geology
Field Studies
A study
of the geology of specific areas in the field. The students
will also be introduced to some of the basic skills required
of a field
geologist.
The course will consist of a few short meetings and a three
or four day field trip.
Designed
for majors and others interested.
Field
Trip required.
Prerequisites:
GEOL1010 or GEOL 1110 or concurrent enrollment
Repeatable
for up to 4 credits.
Fee:
$30 - 50
PHSC
1130 F (3:3:0)
Physical
Geography (PS)
An introduction
to geographic analysis of the processes that operate in the earthís
atmosphere (such as weather, winds, ocean currents,
climate
and vegetation) and on the earthís surface (such as rivers,
glaciers, wind, waves).
Designed
for non-majors.
Field
Trip may be required.
Prerequisites:
MATH 1010 competency
Co-requisite:
PHSC 113L
PHSC
113L F (1:0:2)
Physical
Geography Lab
Practical
applications of physical geography such as, topographic map and
aerial photograph interpretation, Quantitative measurements of
features
such as humidity, sun angle, etc.
Prerequisites:
MATH 1010 competency
Co-requisite:
PHSC 1130
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