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1.00 Credits
Accompanies ENV U542. Introduces invertebrate fossil morphology by study of fossil specimens of all major groups. Principles of paleoecology and evolutionary theory are illustrated by analysis of suites of fossil specimens.
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4.00 Credits
Describes the physical processes of sedimentation and their role in the interpretation of sedimentary environments.
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1.00 Credits
Accompanies ENV U544. Concentrates on the interpretation and description of the physical properties of sediments and sedimentary environments.
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4.00 Credits
Examines the effect of coastal marine processes and the resultant coastal responses. Topics include the dynamics of waves and currents and the associated erosion, transportation, and deposition of sediment-forming beaches, barrier islands, and cliffed shorelines.
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1.00 Credits
Accompanies ENV U546. Covers topics from the course through various experiments.
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4.00 Credits
Compares the balance between major sedimentary and tectonic forces in ocean basins and margins to the resulting ocean form. Topics include origin of continental margins, shelf sedimentation and transport, and deep-sea processes and sediments. Evaluates resource development of OCS oil, sand and gravel, and manganese nodules.
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4.00 Credits
Examines the underlying geologic factors common to most environmental land-use problems and presents land-use planning strategies for their mitigation. Emphasizes environmental hazards such as landslides, stream flooding and erosion, coastal flooding and erosion, groundwater pollution, ground subsidence, and soil erosion.
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4.00 Credits
Presents an interdisciplinary overview of physical, biological, and cultural aspects of wetlands for students majoring in geological, biological, or social sciences with an interest in wetland environments and resources. Topics covered include: definitions, classification systems, origins, and natural processes of wetland environments. Includes wetlands in boreal and tropical climates though the focus is on temperate geographic settings. Looks at hydrology, soils, and vegetation and their relationship to ecosystem processes, societal values, and management. Examines human use, modification, exploitation, jurisdictional delineation, and management options, along with legal and political aspects of wetlands. Requires fieldwork in both freshwater and marine wetlands.
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4.00 Credits
Offers students necessary tools to critically understand fundamental sources, pathways, and sinks for today's most ubiquitous and/or noxious pollutants. This course surveys the Earth, exploring its atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere while highlighting areas of greatest vulnerability to pollution. Discusses and examines contemporary air and water quality issues while allowing students access to environmental pollution databases. These databases are a critical tool for those actively involved in the environmental field. Reviews federal legislation of air and water pollution and discusses control technologies for treating air and water pollutants.
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4.00 Credits
Introduces students to the use of a geographic information system (GIS), and explores the practical application of GIS to support geographic inquiry, analysis, and decision making. Topics include spatial data collection; data accuracy and uncertainty; cartographic principles and data visualization; geographic analysis; and legal, economic, and ethical issues associated with the use of a GIS. Students gain hands-on experience with a leading commercial GIS software package. Case studies from geology, environmental science, urban planning, architecture, social studies, and engineering are investigated.
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