GEOS 114 - Special Topics in Geology

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Denison University

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Current Topics include: Climate Change - Cool Science on a Hot Topic. Global warming constitutes one of the most controversial issues you, and society at large, will face in the future. At the center of this debate lies the question, "Are we responsible for the recent increase in global temperature, or is this trend part of the natural variability in the climate system?" To evaluate these possibilities, we will examine the geologic record of climate change and the processes responsible for these variations. While the majority of our discussions will focus on geology, we will also touch on elements of oceanography, meteorology, biology, paleontology, as well as policy and politics. By the end of this course you will be able to make informed decisions about the climate change issues we are certain to face in the future. This course is designed as an introductory course in geology for both science and non-science majors. The Fire Within - Geology of Volcanic Eruptions. Volcanic eruptions are amongst the most powerful and spectacular of natural phenomena and this course addresses many fundamental questions about our volcanically active planet. Through readings, lectures, still images, video footage, movies, and laboratory exercises, we will focus on the nature of volcanic eruptions, their products, and the hazards they pose both to human populations and to life on earth. Laboratory exercises will include the study of maps and aerial photographs, rocks & minerals, the nature of volcanic eruptions, the rock products of eruptions, the reconstructions of past eruptive events from the rock record, and an exploration of the complex issues related to managing volcanic crises. These courses are designed as introductory courses in geosciences for both science and non-science majors and to fulfill the "Q" Quantitative requirement.(4 credits)

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4.00

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Institution Website:

www.denison.edu

Phone Number:

(740) 587-0810

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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