GEO 388 - Regional Studies

Institution:

Wilkes University

Subject:

Description:

This capstone course is an in-depth geological study of a region (global,or mote local) that requires students to apply fundamental lmowledge and skills acquired through the course of their college education. The region of study will be selected by the instructor in advance of the course, taking into consideration student interest, accessibility, and unique field opportunities. The course furthers student scientific research skills and enhances learning through the involvement of advanced studies of primary rock/geologic/geophysical relationships in a field setting, critical reading of published geological literature, and interpretation and synthesis in oral/written formats. Topics and scale of examination will vary from local to global scales, but focus heavily on the regional scale. Students will be encouraged to think scientifically and creatively - to think from unique perspectives and explore versatile solutions. Field study will play a significant role in this course, and students will assist in organizing an optional research trip over spring break to locations within the region of interest, enhancing their overall geologic lmowledge, research and interpretation skills, and application of principles and theories.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Senior status and with permission from the course instructor.

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.wilkes.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 408-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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