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GEOG 309 - Geography of Central and Western Europe Credit(s): 3
GEOG OF CENTRAL & WEST EUROPE
Component: Lecture
Environments, cultures, utilization of resources, problems of development and future opportunities in central and western European countries. Field trips to see geographic features (alpine landscapes) specific to Austria.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Requirement Designations: Discovery Learning Experience Course Typically Offered: Fall
General Education Objectives:
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GEOG 310 - Social Geography Credit(s): 3
SOCIAL GEOGRAPHY
Component: Lecture
Some of the socio-economic, political, historical and cultural factors that have created and reinforced distinctively separate spaces for diverse groups of people in the United States are examined. Using films, novels, academic articles, media accounts, and census information about their own hometowns, students will examine attitudes and actions that socially and spatially relegate ethnic and socio-economic minorities to less-than-privileged places. Besides looking at the role of race/ethnicity in the creation of a distinctively American social geography we will address how religion, class, gender, and generational differences shape the ways that people imagine, design, regulate, defend and give meaning to the spaces that they inhabit.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
RESTRICTIONS: Not open to first year students.
University Breadth: History and Cultural Change College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP B: A&S History & Cultural Change Requirement Designations: Multicultural Course Typically Offered: Fall
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications
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GEOG 311 - Economic Geography & Uneven Development Credit(s): 3
ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY
Component: Lecture
Examines the geographies (territory, location, place, scale, culture) of large- and small-scale economic processes and human practices. Considers the historical and contemporary factors that shape the current spatial economic order and diverse economies.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
University Breadth: Social and Behavioral Sciences College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP C: A&S Social & Behavioral Sci Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures GE4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications
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GEOG 315 - People, Politics and Place Credit(s): 3
PEOPLE, POLITICS AND PLACE
Component: Lecture
Course readings and off-campus fieldwork in this applied geography DLE course will address geopolitical issues faced by real people in real places. Topics and nearby fieldwork locations vary by semester, depending on community partnerships and project parameters set up by the instructor ahead of time.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
RESTRICTIONS: Not intended for freshmen.
University Breadth: Social and Behavioral Sciences College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP C: A&S Social & Behavioral Sci Requirement Designations: Discovery Learning Experience Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications
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GEOG 320 - Water and Society Credit(s): 3
WATER AND SOCIETY
Component: Lecture
Study of the physical occurrence and distribution of water in all parts of the hydrologic cycle: introduces the nature of human demands for water, the possibilities of obtaining additional supplies and the difficult legal, economic and political questions of management of water resources.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
University Breadth: Social and Behavioral Sciences College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP C: A&S Social & Behavioral Sci Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications
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GEOG 325 - Urban Geography Credit(s): 3
URBAN GEOGRAPHY
Component: Lecture
Spatial relationships of urban areas, focusing on the structure of towns, the organization of urban space and the external relationships of cities.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
University Breadth: Social and Behavioral Sciences College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP C: A&S Social & Behavioral Sci
General Education Objectives:
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GEOG 329 - International Migration Credit(s): 3
INTERNATIONAL MIGRATION
Component: Lecture
Interdisciplinary introduction to alternative/complementary disciplinary approaches to the study of human movement between states. Offered on a rotational basis by faculty involved in the University of Delaware migration group.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Crosslisted: Crosslisted with POSC 329 , SOCI 329 , and ANTH 353 .
University Breadth: Social and Behavioral Sciences College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP C: A&S Social & Behavioral Sci Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures GE5A: Reason Quantitatively
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GEOG 341 - Climate and Climate Change Credit(s): 3
CLIMATE AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Component: Lecture
Understanding the earth’s climate and how the climate is changing is a fundamental part of modern earth system science. Explores the scientific basis for the study of climate and climate change, including long term and modern change, with a discussion of current topics.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Crosslisted: May be crosslisted with GEOL 341 , MAST 341 .
General Education Objectives:
GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5B: Reason Computationally GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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GEOG 342 - Bioclimatology Credit(s): 3
BIOCLIMATOLOGY
Component: Lecture
Biosphere-atmosphere interactions and corresponding feedbacks are examined in detail. Emphasis also is placed on the influences of weather and climate on plants, animals, and humans.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: GEOG 152 or GEOG 220 .
Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures GE4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5B: Reason Computationally GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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GEOG 345 - Cultural Geography Credit(s): 3
CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY
Component: Lecture
Broad principles of the field. Human mobility and stasis. Material and symbolic landscapes. Individual and group values in landscape formation and change.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
University Breadth: Creative Arts and Humanities College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP A: A&S Creative Arts & Humanities
General Education Objectives:
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GEOG 346 - Urban Cultural Geography Credit(s): 3
URBAN CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY
Component: Lecture
City landscapes as expressions of attitudes and ideals. Oriental and Western; classical, modern and future. Humanizing the urban landscape.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
University Breadth: Creative Arts and Humanities College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP A: A&S Creative Arts & Humanities Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures GE4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications
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GEOG 352 - Refugees and Forced Migration Credit(s): 3
REFUGEES AND FORCED MIGRATION
Focus on the social, cultural, political, and development dimensions of historical and contemporary refugee crises and forced migration. Major topics covered may include: historical and contemporary refugee crises; the distinctiveness of forced migration in terms of globalization and migration more broadly; the definition of a refugee and what situations are covered by that definition; humanitarianism and global responses to refugees; the management of refugees in camps and urban areas; sovereignty and citizenship; and new directions in refugee policy worldwide.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Crosslisted: Crosslisted with ANTH 352 and POSC 352 .
University Breadth: Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOC & BESC) College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP C: A&S Social & Behavioral Sci Requirement Designations: Multicultural Course Typically Offered: Fall
General Education Objectives:
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GEOG 366 - Independent Study Credit(s): 1-6
INDEPENDENT STUDY
Component: Independent Study
Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
Course Typically Offered: Spring
General Education Objectives:
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GEOG 367 - SEMINAR Credit(s): 1-6
SEMINAR
Component: Lecture
Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
General Education Objectives:
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GEOG 372 - Introduction to GIS Credit(s): 3
INTRODUCTION TO GIS
Component: Lecture
Fundamental geographic concepts and principles necessary to effectively use GIS to examine geographic problems. Hands-on training is provided in the use of professional GIS software in the context of collecting, managing, processing, analysis and presenting geographic data. Emphases is placed on the nature of spatial data, modeling techniques, spatial analysis and cartographic design.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
General Education Objectives:
GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5B: Reason Computationally GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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GEOG 405 - Computing for Environmental Research Credit(s): 2
COMP ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
Component: Lecture
Using a mixture of guided self-study and lecture, students learn modern Fortran programming for application to environmental data analysis and atmospheric and geological modeling. Older language features and use of legacy codes are also covered lightly.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 2 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
General Education Objectives:
GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5B: Reason Computationally
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GEOG 408 - Heat and Light in Nature - Radiative Transfer Credit(s): 3
HEAT AND LIGHT IN NATURE
Component: Lecture
The energetic interaction of sunlight with the atmosphere and oceans influences the entire earth system. Examines the theory of radiative transfer within the ocean and atmosphere, and then explores several areas of applicable research including climate modeling and remote sensing.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Crosslisted: Crosslisted with MAST 408 .
General Education Objectives:
GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5B: Reason Computationally GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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GEOG 409 - The Ocean & Climate Variation Credit(s): 3
THE OCEAN & CLIMATE VARIATION
Component: Lecture
Study of the ocean-atmospher system; the fluxes of heat, water and energy in the ocean and interchanges with the atmosphere; budgets and mechanisms of exchange; and interannual and long-term climate variations as related to the ocean. This course satisfies the second writing requirement in the College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Crosslisted: Crosslisted with MAST 409 .
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5B: Reason Computationally GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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GEOG 411 - Fluvial Geomorphology Credit(s): 3
FLUVIAL GEOMORPHOLOGY
Component: Lecture
Hydrologic and sediment transport processes in rivers and watersheds. Morphology and evolution of rivers and watersheds. Depositional processes and evolution of floodplains. Structure and interpretation of fluvial deposits in the geologic record.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Crosslisted: Crosslisted with GEOL 411 . PREREQ: GEOL 107 or permission of the instructor.
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5B: Reason Computationally GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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GEOG 412 - Physical Climatology Credit(s): 4
PHYSICAL CLIMATOLOGY
Component: Lecture
Investigates the nature of the Earth’s climate by examining the physical processes that maintain our climate system. Focuses primarily on the flow of energy and moisture in the global climate and its geographic variation on scales of hundreds to thousands of kilometers. Human-induced modifications to the climate system, such as urbanization, anthropogenic global warming, desertification, and tropical deforestation, are also discussed. The lab portion of the class teaches descriptive, analytical, programming and mapping skills to model our climate system and to illustrate the analyses of climate datasets.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 4 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: MATH 241 and GEOG 220 .
Course Typically Offered: Spring
General Education Objectives:
GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5B: Reason Computationally GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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GEOG 413 - Wind Power Meteorology Credit(s): 3
WIND POWER METEOROLOGY
Component: Lecture
Explores the fundamental concepts of meteorology that are needed to understand onshore, offshore, and airborne wind energy. Topics include: forces affecting winds; terrain and land-use effects; air turbulence; numerical modeling; wind power and energy from turbines; and wind measurement technologies.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Crosslisted: Crosslisted with MAST 413 . PREREQ: MATH 241 , MATH 242 , and MATH 243 or GEOG 220 ;PHYS 201 or PHYS 207 .
General Education Objectives:
GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5B: Reason Computationally GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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GEOG 415 - Air Pollution Meteorology Credit(s): 3
AIR POLLUTION METEOROLOGY
Component: Lecture
An introduction to meteorological processes that affect air pollution, such as diffusion, atmospheric stability, and turbulence, with a focus on the atmospheric boundary layer.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Crosslisted: Crosslisted with MAST 415 and CIEG 415 . PREREQ: MATH 241 and MATH 242 ; CHEM 104 and CHEM 134 , CHEM 108 , or CHEM 112 ; PHYS 201 or PHYS 207 .
Course Typically Offered: Spring
General Education Objectives:
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GEOG 417 - Seminar in Climate Change Credit(s): 3
SEMINAR IN CLIMATE CHANGE
Component: Lecture
Examines facts and fallacies regarding global warming and climate science and assesses the current state of scientific understanding of and ability to forecast climate change.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: GEOG 101 or GEOG 152 or GEOG 220 .
General Education Objectives:
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GEOG 419 - Climate Change Adaptation Policy & Practice Credit(s): 3
CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTION
Component: Lecture
Climate change will affect people and communities around the world in numerous ways, including physical safety, food and water security, and changing cultural practices. This course explores the legal, policy, engineering, and social tools we have available to adapt to these changing risks.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Crosslisted: May be crosslisted with MAST 419 and SPPA 419 .
General Education Objectives:
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GEOG 420 - Atmospheric Physics and Thermodynamics Credit(s): 3
ATMOS PHYS AND THERMODYNAMICS
Component: Lecture
Introduction to composition and structure of the atmosphere. Includes atmospheric thermodynamics through introductory cloud physics.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: GEOG 220 and MATH 241 .
Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
General Education Objectives:
GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5B: Reason Computationally GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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GEOG 421 - Physical Meteorology Credit(s): 3
PHYSICAL METEOROLOGY
Component: Lecture
Physics and thermodynamics of cloud particles and precipitation. Includes cloud droplet growth, aggregation, precipitation, ice crystal formation, atmospheric electricity, optics, cloud-radiation interactions, acoustics and weather radar.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: MATH 242 .
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5B: Reason Computationally GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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GEOG 422 - Resources, Development and the Environment Credit(s): 3
RESOURCES,DEVLPMNT/ENVIROMENT
Component: Lecture
Focuses on food, resources, energy and population issues in relationship to economic development and the global environment. The main objective is to engage students in discussion and debate on sustainable development policies.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
College of Engineering Breadth: College of Engineering Breadth Requirement Course Typically Offered: Spring
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5B: Reason Computationally GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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GEOG 423 - Atmospheric Dynamics Credit(s): 3
ATMOSPHERIC DYNAMICS
Component: Lecture
Investigates atmospheric motion in a quantitative manner. Expands basic conservation laws to derive the equations of atmospheric motion and to develop the concepts of vorticity and circulation. Discusses atmospheric wave motion and general circulation.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: MATH 242 and GEOG 220 . COREQ: MATH 243 .
Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
General Education Objectives:
GE2B: Communicate Orally GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5B: Reason Computationally GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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GEOG 429 - Climate Change Policy Credit(s): 3
CLIMATE CHANGE POLICY
Component: Lecture
Examines existing policy responses to climate change to achieve meaningful CO2 reductions. Specific attention given to possibilities and limits of scientific knowledge and technology in formulating policies to address climate risk.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Crosslisted: Crosslisted with ENEP 426 .
University Breadth: Social and Behavioral Sciences College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP C: A&S Social & Behavioral Sci Course Typically Offered: Spring
General Education Objectives:
GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures GE4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications
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GEOG 430 - Food Geographies & Food Justice Credit(s): 3
FOOD GEOGRAPHIES
Component: Lecture
Examination of the historical and contemporary factors shaping the global food system. Studying processes and practices, such as production and consumption, policymaking, activism, commodity exchange; as well as, actors including states, producers and consumers, farmworkers, farmers and policymakers. Consider how production and consumption are framed and discuss the spatial organization of access to food and agricultural resources through digging into issues related to food justice and food sovereignty on local and global scales.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Crosslisted: May be crosslisted with WOMS 431 .
University Breadth: Social and Behavioral Sciences Requirement Designations: Multicultural
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures GE4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications
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GEOG 431 - Watershed Hydro-Ecology Credit(s): 3
WATERSHED HYDRO-ECOLOGY
Component: Lecture
Examines key linkages between hydrology and ecosystem processes in natural and human impacted watersheds. Topics include water quantity and quality and material source, transport and fate in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, as affected by biotic and abiotic stressors, including changes in land-use and climate.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: MATH 114 or MATH 117 ; and GEOG 432 or GEOG632.
Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally
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GEOG 432 - Environmental Hydrology Credit(s): 3
ENVIRONMENTAL HYDROLOGY
Component: Lecture
Introduction to hydrologic science. Topics include precipitation, snowmelt, evapotranspiration, infiltration, groundwater, runoff, streamflow, water resources management, and hydrologic applications of remote sensing and geographic information systems. Case studies illustrate hydrological response to changes in land-use and climate. Group studies include field measurements and computer simulations.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: MATH 117 or MATH241.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
General Education Objectives:
GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5B: Reason Computationally GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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GEOG 434 - Plan Sustainable Communities & Regions Credit(s): 3
PLAN SUST COMMS & REGIONS
Component: Lecture
Examines theory and methods for planning for more sustainable communities and regions in a global context in the twenty-first century. Sustainable development is defined and theories of sustainable planning presented that meet goals in the areas of environment, economy, and equity (the Three Es). After discussion of issues central to sustainable planning, course looks at tools and policies for sustainable planning and how planning practices can become more oriented to sustainability.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Crosslisted: Crosslisted with UAPP 406 .
College of Engineering Breadth: EG PREP: COE Pro & Career Prep Req Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
General Education Objectives:
GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures GE4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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GEOG 440 - Polar Meteorology & Oceanography Credit(s): 3
POLAR METEOR & OCEAN
Study of the unique physics and dynamics of the ocean and atmosphere that occur in polar regions, particularly at the interfaces between atmosphere, ice, ocean and land. Emphasis will be on exploring cutting edge research in these rapidly changing environments.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Crosslisted: May be crosslisted with MAST 440 . PREREQ: MAST 382 and GEOG 220 or equivalent.
General Education Objectives:
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GEOG 445 - Capstone in Geography Credit(s): 3
CAPSTONE IN GEOGRAPHY
Component: Lecture
The nature of geography, its history, methodology and applications in research and societal problems. A pre-professional course.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Capstone: Programmatic ePortfolio Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures GE4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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GEOG 449 - Environment and Society Credit(s): 3
ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY
Component: Lecture
Considers the relationships between environmental and social processes from the theoretical, philosophical and methodological perspectives of geography. Explores the ethical and contextual implications of framing environmental questions and posing solutions. Examines approaches to the geographical analysis of environmental problems.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures
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GEOG 450 - Global at Home Credit(s): 3
GLOBAL AT HOME
Component: Lecture
Impacts of global migration on immigrant-receiving and/or immigrant-sending communities are examined to understand the experience of home. Perceptions, policies and practices contributing to social-spatial exclusion/inclusion at multiple scales are addressed. Project-based fieldwork enables students to gain first-hand knowledge of the experiences of mobility and adjustment.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
RESTRICTIONS: for juniors and seniors only.
Requirement Designations: Multicultural
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GEOG 452 - Seminar in Climatology Credit(s): 3
SEM:CLIMATOLOGY
Component: Lecture
General theoretical and practical considerations of research in climatology.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
RESTRICTIONS: Requires permission of instructor.
Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5B: Reason Computationally GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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GEOG 453 - Meteorological Analysis I Credit(s): 3
METEOROLOGICAL ANALYSIS I
Component: Lecture
The collection, visualization and application of meteorological data is emphasized in the context of diagnosing and forecasting atmospheric systems. The interpretation of meteorological observations and numerical models is a major focus of this class.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: GEOG 220 .
Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
General Education Objectives:
GE2B: Communicate Orally GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5B: Reason Computationally GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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GEOG 454 - Meteorological Analysis II Credit(s): 3
METEOROLOGICAL ANALYSIS II
Component: Lecture
The application of theory and real-time observations in diagnosing present and predicting future weather. Focus is on application of quasi-geostrophic theory and isnetropic analysis in weather forecasting. Analysis and interpretation of meteorological observations and numerical models will be emphasized and applied to jet streams, mid-latitude cyclones and fronts.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: GEOG 453 , MATH 241 .
General Education Objectives:
GE2B: Communicate Orally GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5B: Reason Computationally GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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GEOG 455 - Certification Systems for Sustainable Development Credit(s): 1
SYSTEMS FOR SUSTAINABILITY
Component: Lecture
A focused introduction to the range of industrial and governmental certification systems which have developed to consider sustainability criteria across supply chains of products from mines to markets. Students will gain skills on compliance assurance and auditing using these systems.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 1 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Crosslisted: May be crosslisted with ENEP 455 . RESTRICTIONS: Undergraduate students need permission of instructor
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GEOG 456 - Hydroclimatology Credit(s): 3
HYDROCLIMATOLOGY
Component: Lecture
Study of the hydrologic cycle as it relates to water in the atmosphere and in and on the earth’s surface. Hydrologic processes including precipitation, soil moisture, evapotranspiration, runoff and streamflow are examined.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: MATH 241 .
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GEOG 457 - Numerical Weather Prediction Credit(s): 3
NUMERICAL WEATHER PREDICTION
Component: Lecture
Introduces students to the basic numerical techniques used in current models to predicting and/or simulating weather. Topics include: conservation equations of the atmosphere; numerical methods of solution; boundary and initial conditions; coordinate systems; parameterization schemes; and model application and evaluation. Particular emphasis will be placed on the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model. Students will learn to run the WRF model and use it as a benchmark for testing and applying the techniques learned in class.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Crosslisted: May be crosslisted with MAST 457 . PREREQ: GEOG 405 , MATH 243 , MATH 302 , GEOG 423 .
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GEOG 458 - Paleoclimatology Credit(s): 3
PALEOCLIMATOLOGY
Component: Lecture
Covers the factors that cause natural variations in Earth’s climate on different time scales, focusing on biotic, geologic, and geochemical records. Includes discussion of changing continental configurations, atmospheric greenhouse gas levels, and the Earth-Sun geometry on ocean circulation and climate change.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Crosslisted: May be crosslisted with GEOL 458 , MAST 458 .
Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5B: Reason Computationally GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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GEOG 459 - Regional Climate Modeling: Tech & Appl Credit(s): 3
REGIONAL CLIMATE MODELING
Component: Lecture
High-resolution climate information is needed for adaptation to and mitigation of the impacts of climate variability and change. The primary objective of this course is to understand regional climate processes, modeling techniques, and analysis tools.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: GEOG 421 and GEOG 423 , or permission of instructor.
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5B: Reason Computationally GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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GEOG 463 - Environmental Impact of Deep-sea Mining Credit(s): 2
IMPACT OF DEEP-SEA MINING
Component: Lecture
Deep-sea mining is an emerging industry that could unlock previously untapped resources, but it carries environmental risks. Prospects that hold the most value are also home to species found nowhere else in the world. Students will be introduced to deep-sea mining and the affected ecosystems.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 2 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
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GEOG 464 - Internship in Geography Credit(s): 1-6
INTERNSHIP IN GEOGRAPHY
Component: Internship
On the job experience in governmental or private planning, consulting, environmental or engineering agencies.
Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 6 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
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GEOG 465 - Ecological and Social Restoration of Mineral Landscapes Credit(s): 2
MINERAL LANDSCAPES
Component: Lecture
A field course in Australia that will consider ways of effectively developing ecological and social restoration plans after a mining operation finishes its operational cycle. Course will focus on a case of indigenous community relations.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 2 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
RESTRICTIONS: Undergraduate students need permission of instructor
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GEOG 466 - Independent Study Credit(s): 1-6
INDEPENDENT STUDY
Component: Independent Study
Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
General Education Objectives:
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GEOG 467 - SEMINAR Credit(s): 1-6
SEMINAR
Component: Lecture
Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
General Education Objectives:
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GEOG 468 - Digital Worlds Credit(s): 3
DIGITAL WORLDS
Component: Lecture
Investigates the ethics, limitations, and implications of how geographic information is gathered, digitized, analyzed, and communicated in the media-enriched and socially-networked world we live in. A digital geography project is completed to examine how digital technologies are transforming knowledge production in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: 9 credit hours of digital geography coursework or permission of instructor.
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GEOG 469 - Minerals and Ecological Economics Credit(s): 2
MINERALS AND ECOLOGICAL ECON
Component: Lecture
This course will introduce ecological economics as a transdisciplinary framework to economic, social, and environmental problem solving applied to the field of minerals and mining industries. “Transdisciplinary” implies a problem-orientation that draws from a diverse web of knowledge across the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 2 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
RESTRICTIONS: Undergraduate students need permission of instructor.
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GEOG 471 - Advanced GIS Credit(s): 3
ADVANCED GIS
Component: Lecture
Advanced study of geographic information science and systems (GIS) including more complex spatial data models, editing and topology, data encoding, data quality, preprocessing techniques, spatial analysis, and cartography and visualization techniques. Hands-on experience using commercial and/or open source GIS package.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: GEOG 372 or permission of instructor, and MATH 114 , MATH 115 , or MATH 117 .
Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
General Education Objectives:
GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5B: Reason Computationally GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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GEOG 472 - Cartography: Art & Science of Mapping Data Credit(s): 3
CARTOGRAPHY: MAPPING DATA
Component: Lecture
A picture is worth a thousand words. A map is worth much more. This course provides a broad introduction to cartography, surveying the science, art, and ethics of making and using maps. Students will learn to design appealing maps that effectively communicate geospatial information.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
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GEOG 473 - Select Technical Topics Credit(s): 1-3
SELECT TECHNICAL TOPICS
Component: Lecture
Technical skills training focused on a specific aspect of the processing, analysis, modeling, and visualization of geographic data. The course content of each 1-3 credit course will vary to target a specialized techical topic using high end software such as ArcGIS and ENVI.
Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
General Education Objectives:
GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE5B: Reason Computationally GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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GEOG 475 - Satellite Climatology Credit(s): 3
SATELLITE CLIMATOLOGY
Component: Lecture
Use of satellite observations to study the climate system. Discussions consider the development of satellite climatology, sensors, platforms and methodologies used to estimate climate variables from radiance measurements. Aspects of climate that are emphasized include cloud climatologies, cloud systems, atmospheric moisture, radiation budget, land-surface conditions.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: GEOG 412 or GEOG 408 /MAST 408 , or permission of instructor.
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5B: Reason Computationally GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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GEOG 478 - GIScience and Environmental Data Analytics Colloquium Credit(s): 1
GISCI & ENVIR DATA COLLOQUIUM
First year students, sophomores, and juniors attend the weekly departmental seminar and the presentations of senior students in the major capstone.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 1 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
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GEOG 479 - CAPSTONE: GIScience and Environmental Data Analytics Credit(s): 3
CAPSTONE: GISCI & ENV DATA ANL
Utilizing GIScience and environmental data analytics, students will develop a plan of action to mitigate or solve an environmental problem in a full length project report. Involves data analysis, reflection, writing, and self-assessment.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Capstone: Course-based Research*
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GEOG 480 - Know Your Satellites Credit(s): 3
KNOW YOUR SATELLITES
Component: Lecture
The primary objective of this interdisciplinary course is to introduce students to different earth-observing satellites, and to train them in identifying, preparing, and analyzing satellite data required for their own research projects.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
University Breadth: Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology
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GEOG 481 - Remote Sensing of Environment Credit(s): 3
REMOTE SENSING OF ENVIRONMENT
Introduces important technology of remote sensing to further our understanding of Earth’s environment. Gain an in-depth look at the principles, techniques and applications of remote sensing. Basic skills in computer processing of digital satellite images using ENVI and ArcGIS software are provided.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Crosslisted: May be crosslisted with MAST 481 .
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GEOG 483 - Advanced Methods in Remote Sensing Credit(s): 3
ADVANCED METHODS IN REMOTE SEN
Component: Lecture
This course is designed for advanced-level students with prior remote sensing knowledge. The goal of this course is to enable students to systematically review the recent developments in remote sensing methods, and to apply advanced geospatial skills in their own research.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: GEOG 481 /MAST 481 /681 OR GEOG 480 /680.
University Breadth: Math, Nat Sci & Technology
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GEOG 484 - Innovations in Legacy Mining: Lessons from the World’s Largest Iron Ore Mine in Russia Credit(s): 2
INNOVATIONS IN LEGACY MINING
Component: Lecture
First of its kind experiential learning Atelier class.Atelier will focus on how coexistence between agriculture and mining can be better managed in Kursk region using ecological economics approaches. Students will be staying in Russia for two weeks.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 2 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
General Education Objectives:
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GEOG 489 - Eco-Entrepreneurship Practicum Credit(s): 3
ECO-ENTREPRENEURSHIP PRACTICUM
Complete an eco-entrepreneurship practicum of their choosing (subject to instructor approval) and receive structured guidance. Must involve helping to solve an environmental problem confronting society and include 100+ hours with a primary focus on working to develop a new and uniquely valuable solution to the problem. May include participation in established enrichment/co-curricular programs within the University; such as First Step Grand Challenges, Service Learning Scholars, or VentureOn; alternatively, it may involve an internship with an entity beyond the University.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Crosslisted: Crosslisted with ENTR 489 , GEOL 489 , and MAST 489 . RESTRICTIONS: Completion of a basic entrepreneurship course prior to enrollment is strongly recommended.
Requirement Designations: Discovery Learning Experience
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GEOL 105 - Geological Hazards and Their Human Impact Credit(s): 3
GEOLOGICAL HAZARDS
Component: Lecture
Geological processes and events that adversely affect humans and civilization. Methods for predicting and dealing with geological hazards. May be taken with a 1 credit lab, GEOL 115 .
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
University Breadth: Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP D: A&S Math, Nat Sci & Technology Course Typically Offered: Fall, Summer and Spring
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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GEOL 107 - Geology of Dynamic Earth Credit(s): 4
GEOLOGY OF DYNAMIC EARTH
Component: Lecture
Principles of physical geology and its application in interpreting earth processes. Laboratory covers identification of earth materials and the interpretation of topographic and geologic maps.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 4 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
University Breadth: Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GRP D LAB: A&S Math, Nat Sci & Tech w Lab Course Typically Offered: Fall
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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GEOL 108 - Volcanoes and Earthquakes Credit(s): 3
VOLCANOES AND EARTHQUAKES
Component: Lecture
Violent geologic activity as illustrated by volcanoes and earthquakes. The nature, causes and origins of volcanic and earthquake activity, their interactions with humans and their potential control.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
University Breadth: Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP D: A&S Math, Nat Sci & Technology
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures GE4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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GEOL 109 - Planets, Asteroids and Impacts Credit(s): 3
PLANETS, ASTEROIDS AND IMPACTS
Component: Lecture
Composition, structure, surface features, origin, and evolution of the planets, satellites, asteroids, and comets. Also explores the possible connection between meteorite impacts and mass extinctions. Did an asteroid kill off the dinosaurs?
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
University Breadth: Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP D: A&S Math, Nat Sci & Technology Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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GEOL 110 - Earth’s Evolving Systems Credit(s): 4
EARTH’S EVOLVING SYSTEMS
Component: Lecture
History of the earth and its biota. Origins, evolution and mass extinctionsof major groups of organisms as demonstrated by the earth’s fossil record. Laboratory covers identification of basic fossil groups and exercises in interpreting Earth history.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 4 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
University Breadth: Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP D: A&S Math, Nat Sci & Technology Course Typically Offered: Spring
General Education Objectives:
GE4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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GEOL 113 - Earth Science Credit(s): 4
EARTH SCIENCE
Component: Lecture
Earth materials, structure and the geologic phenomena that produce them. Physical and temporal aspects of earth history. Laboratory examination of rocks, minerals and fossils. Experiments in geological processes and interpretation of geologic maps.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 4 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
RESTRICTIONS: Open to education majors and other selected programs.
University Breadth: Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GRP D LAB: A&S Math, Nat Sci & Tech w Lab Course Typically Offered: Winter and Spring
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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GEOL 115 - Geological Hazards Laboratory Credit(s): 1
GEOLOGICAL HAZARDS LABORATORY
Component: Laboratory
Laboratory investigation of environmental geological processes and their impact on society: earthquakes, volcanoes, coastal hazards, rivers and streams, groundwater. Identification of earth materials and study of earth processes using topographical, geological and tectonic maps.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 1 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
COREQ: GEOL 105
University Breadth: Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GRP D LAB: A&S Math, Nat Sci & Tech w Lab Course Typically Offered: Fall, Summer and Spring
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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GEOL 120 - Life’s a Beach: Geological Processes & Living with the Coast Credit(s): 3
LIFE’S A BEACH: GEOL PROCESSES
Component: Lecture
Introduction to geology of the coast. “Reading” beaches by geological phenomenon and physical processes. Historical and contemporary analysis of how populations have chosen to live with or against the natural dictates of the shore with costly and tragic consequences. One-day field trip required.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Crosslisted: Crosslisted with MAST 120 .
University Breadth: Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP D: A&S Math, Nat Sci & Technology Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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GEOL 130 - Geology of the National Parks Credit(s): 3
GEOLOGY OF THE NATIONAL PARKS
Component: Lecture
Introduction to field geology using the some of the best geological features of the world found in U.S. national parks. Travel for 3 to 4 weeks to nearly a dozen parks where hands-on experiences are used to evaluate how the Earth works.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
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GEOL 166 - SPECIAL PROBLEM Credit(s): 1-3
SPECIAL PROBLEM
Component: Independent Study
Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
Course Typically Offered: Spring
General Education Objectives:
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GEOL 167 - SEMINAR Credit(s): 1-6
SEMINAR
Component: Lecture
Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
General Education Objectives:
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GEOL 202 - Introduction to Earth Materials Credit(s): 4
EARTH MATERIALS
Component: Lecture
Physical, chemical, and optical properties of minerals and other earth materials; structure and composition of rock-forming minerals; Introduction to equilibrium concepts, and basic chemical thermodynamics as applied to earth materials.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 4 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: GEOL 107 or instructor consent. CHEM 103 /CHEM 133 and MATH 241 are recommended but not required.
General Education Objectives:
GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5B: Reason Computationally GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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GEOL 203 - Earth Surface Processes Credit(s): 4
EARTH SURFACE PROCESSES
Component: Lecture
Processes and history of near-surface geologic environments of the Earth (potential areas of focus may include rivers, hillslopes, coastal environments, deltas, glaciers, periglacial environments, etc.). Human impacts on surficial environments.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 4 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: GEOL 107 .
General Education Objectives:
GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5B: Reason Computationally GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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GEOL 215 - Full of Hot Air Understand Climate Change Credit(s): 3
FULL OF HOT AIR
Component: Lecture
Understanding climate and climate change is important for everyone. Explores climate change and its impacts at local, regional, and global levels. Policy and decision making, as well as adaptation and mitigation will be discussed with a focus on current events.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Crosslisted: Crosslisted with MAST 215 and GEOG 215 .
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage Constructive Ideation GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE3A: Work Collabor Across Cultures GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5B: Reason Computationally GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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GEOL 266 - SPECIAL PROBLEM Credit(s): 1-3
SPECIAL PROBLEM
Component: Independent Study
Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
General Education Objectives:
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GEOL 267 - SEMINAR Credit(s): 1-6
SEMINAR
Component: Lecture
Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
General Education Objectives:
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GEOL 302 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology Credit(s): 4
IGNEOUS/METAMORPHIC PETROLOGY
Component: Lecture
Origin, composition, structure, distribution, and uses of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Lectures focus on occurrences of rocks as a function of geologic setting. Labs focus on identification of rock types and interpretation of their formation conditions.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 4 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: GEOL 107 and GEOL202. RESTRICTIONS: Required of all GEOL majors.
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GEOL 304 - Sedimentology and Stratigraphy Credit(s): 4
SEDIMENTOLOGY AND STRATIGRAPHY
Component: Lecture
Study of sediment focusing on how it is transported and deposited including fluid flow and sediment transport, sedimentary structures and textures. Environments of deposition with modern/ancient analogs. Description and correlation of stratigraphic units including facies analysis, basin analysis and concepts of time and methods of absolute dating.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 4 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: GEOL 202 and GEOL 203 .
Course Typically Offered: Fall
General Education Objectives:
GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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GEOL 305 - Structural Geology and Plate Tectonics Credit(s): 4
STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY & TECTONICS
Component: Lecture
The study of geologic structures, geologic stress and the responses of rocks to stress. Examines plate tectonics and the major structural and tectonic relations generated at plate boundaries.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 4 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: GEOL 202 and GEOL 203 .
Course Typically Offered: Spring
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5B: Reason Computationally GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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GEOL 306 - Geoscience Field Methods Credit(s): 4
GEOSCIENCE FIELD METHODS
Component: Lecture
This is a 30-day-long field course in the western USA focused on advanced training and experience in geological field methods. Key topics include rock descriptions, stratigraphic analysis and correlation, structural methods, and geologic map construction and interpretation.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 4 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: GEOL 105 and GEOL 115 , or GEOL 107 , or GEOL 113 ; GEOL 305
Requirement Designations: Discovery Learning Experience Capstone: Field Experience Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
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GEOL 307 - The Earth’s History I: Paleobiology Credit(s): 4
EARTH’S HIST I: PALEOBIOLOGY
Component: Lecture
Recognition, biology and paleobiology of major groups of invertebrates. Use of the fossil record in solving environmental and paleoenvironmental problems. Principles of stratigraphy and correlation and origin and development of the geologic time scale.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 4 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: GEOL 105 and GEOL 115 , or GEOL 107 , or GEOL 113
Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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GEOL 341 - Climate and Climate Change Credit(s): 3
CLIMATE AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Component: Lecture
Understanding the earth’s climate and how the climate is changing is a fundamental part of modern earth system science. Explores the scientific basis for the study of climate and climate change, including long term and modern change, with a discussion of current topics.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Crosslisted: Crosslisted with GEOG 341 , MAST 341 .
General Education Objectives:
GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5B: Reason Computationally GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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GEOL 366 - Independent Study Credit(s): 1-3
INDEPENDENT STUDY
Component: Independent Study
Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
General Education Objectives:
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GEOL 367 - SEMINAR Credit(s): 1-6
SEMINAR
Component: Lecture
Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
General Education Objectives:
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GEOL 401 - Senior Seminar: Topics in Geoscience Credit(s): 3
SR SEMINAR: TOPICS IN GEOSCIEN
Component: Lecture
Integrated examination of topics and concepts of current interest andimportance in geoscience. Topics may vary.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: Senior geology majors only, within 30 credits of graduation.
Capstone: Senior-Level Seminar
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures GE4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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GEOL 405 - Introduction to Research Credit(s): 1-3
INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH
Component: Independent Study
Undergraduate research carried out under the supervision of the staff. Writtenreport required.
Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 6 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
RESTRICTIONS: May be repeated once if project warrants it.
Capstone: Senior Research Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
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GEOL 411 - Fluvial Geomorphology Credit(s): 3
FLUVIAL GEOMORPHOLOGY
Component: Lecture
Hydrologic and sediment transport processes in rivers and watersheds. Morphology and evolution of rivers and watersheds. Depositional processes and evolution of floodplains. Structure and interpretation of fluvial deposits in the geologic record.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Crosslisted: May be crosslisted with GEOG 411 . PREREQ: GEOL 107 or permission of the instructor.
Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5B: Reason Computationally GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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GEOL 414 - Quaternary Geology and Geochronology Credit(s): 3
QUATERNARY GEOLOGY&GEOCHRNLGY
Component: Lecture
Survey of the stratigraphy and chronology of marine and terrestrial records and theories of climatic change. Studies of the stratigraphy of significant Quaternary successions throughout the world and their correlation and absolute dating.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: GEOL 107 or permission of the instructor.
Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5B: Reason Computationally GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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GEOL 419 - Environmental Geochemistry Credit(s): 3
Environmental Geochemistry
Component: Lecture
Origin and distribution of elements and isotopes in geological materials; principles of geochemical thermodynamics, aqueous geochemistry and mineral-water interactions pertaining to geochemical reactions and transport of the elements in the Earth’s near-surface environment; introduction to terrestrial, oceanic, and atmospheric geochemical cycles.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: GEOL 202 and CHEM 103 /CHEM 133 recommended. RESTRICTIONS: GEOL 202 and CHEM 103 /CHEM 133 recommended.
General Education Objectives:
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GEOL 421 - Environmental and Applied Geology Credit(s): 3
ENVIRONMENTAL & APPL GEOLOGY
Component: Lecture
The application of geologic principles to matters of environmental concern. Discussion, examples, techniques and case histories in water supply, waste disposal, zoning and land use, mining, legislation, regulation and professionalism emphasizing the role of geologist and the educated citizen.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: GEOL 107 or permission of the instructor.
Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures GE4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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GEOL 422 - OSHA 40-Hour Hazardous Materials Safety Training Credit(s): 3
OSHA 40-HOUR SAFETY TRAINING
Component: Lecture
OSHA 40-hour safety training certification hazardous waste operations health and safety training program. Includes material from environmental regulations, hazard recognition, toxicology, environmental monitoring, personal protective equipment, site characterization and analysis, site zone and control, health and safety plans, decontamination and spill response recovery.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
RESTRICTIONS: GEOL422 cannot be applied toward the nine credits of 400-level geology electives required of BS geology majors.
Course Typically Offered: Winter
General Education Objectives:
GE5A: Reason Quantitatively
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GEOL 426 - Alpine Environmental Field Methods Credit(s): 3
ALPINE ENV. FIELD METHODS
Component: Lecture
Introduction to field measurement techniques and field analysis during a travel and field learning experience to an alpine area. Field mapping, observation, use of handheld instrumentation, and field estimation methods.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Crosslisted: Crosslisted with ENSC 426 .
RESTRICTIONS: Permission of instructor.
This course requires significant outdoor physical activity, camping, and an August field trip with a fee that covers travel expenses. Permission of instructor is required to make sure students know what they are getting into.
Requirement Designations: Discovery Learning Experience Course Typically Offered: Fall
General Education Objectives:
GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5B: Reason Computationally GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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GEOL 427 - Introduction to Geological Remote Sensing Credit(s): 3
GEOLOGICAL REMOTE SENSING
Component: Lecture
Principles of active and passive remote sensing data interpretation for geologists. Study of geomorphic, structural, and lithologic characteristics of the Earth as observed in aerial and satellite data. Emphasis on the use of multispectral, radar, and LiDAR data for geologic mapping.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
General Education Objectives:
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GEOL 428 - Hydrogeology Credit(s): 3
HYDROGEOLOGY
Component: Lecture
Principles of groundwater flow and water chemistry in varied geologic media.Evaluation of groundwater resources and assessment of environmental problemsassociated with groundwater use.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: MATH 241 (MATH 242 recommended) or permission of the instructor. RESTRICTIONS: Students who received credit in CIEG498 are not eligible to take this course without permission.
Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
General Education Objectives:
GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5B: Reason Computationally GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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GEOL 434 - Geology of Coasts Credit(s): 3
GEOLOGY OF COASTS
Component: Lecture
Erosional, depositional and tectonic processes; morphology and classification, and geologic history of the coastal areas of the world.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: GEOL 107
Requirement Designations: Discovery Learning Experience
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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GEOL 445 - Geomicrobiology Credit(s): 3
GEOMICROBIOLOGY
Component: Lecture
How microorganisms drive geological processes in modern environments, and the roles of microbial life on ancient Earth. Discussion of literature on topics such as biomineralization, weathering, microfossils, biomarkers, astrobiology, genomics, evolution, and redox history of Earth.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Crosslisted: May be crosslisted with MAST 445 .
General Education Objectives:
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GEOL 453 - Introduction to Geophysics Credit(s): 3
INTRODUCTION TO GEOPHYSICS
Component: Lecture
Introduction to geophysical methods that may include seismic reflection and refraction, side-scan sonar, multibeam sonar, ground-penetration radar (GPR), LiDAR, and resistivity exploration methods and interpretations. Additional topics that could be addressed include seismology, magnetism, gravity, and geodesy.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: GEOL 107 or GEOL 105 /GEOL 115 or GEOL 113 ; PHYS 201 ; MATH 115 , MATH 117 , MATH 221 , or MATH 241 .
Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5B: Reason Computationally GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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