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  • GEOS 102: The Dynamic Earth with Laboratory

    3.00 Credits
    Wellesley College

    Staff Introduction to geologic processes ranging from microscopic growth of mineral crystals to regional erosion and deposition by water, wind, and ice to volcanism and earthquakes associated with global plate motions. A particular focus of the course will be to better understand the interactions between human activities and the geologic environment. Laboratory and field trips. Prerequisite: Fulfillment of the basic skills component of the Quantitative Reasoning requirement. Not open to students who have taken 101. Distribution: Natural and Physical Science. Fulfills the Quantitative Reasoning overlay course requirement. Semester: Fall, Spring Unit: 1.25
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  • GEOS 110: The Coastal Zone:Intersection of Land,Sea,and Humanity with Laboratory

    3.00 Credits
    Wellesley College

    Argow This first year course focuses on physical processes that frame ecological and human interactions within the dynamic coastal environment. At local field sites, students will observe, sample, and measure coastal processes in action to answer such questions as: Why do some beaches lose sand, where does it go, and what should we do about it What are coastal wetlands, and how do they form and function Field trips will be supplemented by information drawn from popular and scientific literature and media. Students will participate in on-going research to learn how scientific data is generated, analyzed, and applied. Final project involves field and laboratory research on a local coastal issue, including management implications. Weekend field trip required. Prerequisite: Open to first-year students only. Preference will be given to students considering science majors. By permission of the instructor. Distribution: Natural and Physical Science Semester: Fall Unit: 1.25
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  • GEOS 111: The Yucca Mountain Problem:Where Should We Put Nuclear Waste

    3.00 Credits
    Wellesley College

    Besancon (Geosciences) Choices about disposal of radioactive materials will affect countless future generations. Focusing on the proposed storage facility at Yucca Mountain, Nevada, we will examine the important scientific questions that must be answered for long-term safety of a nuclear repository. Students will learn the scientific principles governing risk assessment, groundwater movement, volcanism, earthquakes, and the ground-water properties of the repository rocks, and how each affects the safety of the proposed containment facility. We will also examine the evidence and methods used to predict how the waste and the containers designed to hold it will behave for long periods. Students will identify key issues and produce small group projects examining some of the scientific issues raised by this controversial proposal. Stu-dents may register for either GEOS 111 or ES 111 and credit will be granted accordingly. Prerequisite: Open to first-year students only. Distribution: Natural and Physical Science Semester: Spring Unit: 1.0
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  • GEOS 200: The Earth and Life Through Time with Laboratory

    3.00 Credits
    Wellesley College

    Mattison How have the Earth and life changed throughout their 4.6-billion-year histories How do subtle interactions among tectonics, climate, and life alter the world you see We will examine past events, including sea-level change, mountain building, climate change, and evolu-tion/extinction as recorded in the rock record. Using Wellesley's extensive fossil and rock collections, we will explore changing landscapes and environments through geologic time. Field trips and laboratory exercises provide the students with the opportunity to reconstruct the past. Prerequisite: 101 or 102 Distribution: Natural and Physical Science Semester: Spring Unit: 1.25
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  • GEOS 201: Methods and Problems in Environmental Science with Laboratory

    3.00 Credits
    Wellesley College

    Brabander Problems in environmental science are inherently multidisciplinary and often require a diverse skill set to analyze and solve. This course will focus on developing a toolbox of skills including field methods, geochemical analysis (natural waters, soils, and other environmental materials), and modeling with a goal of being able to frame and solve environmental problems. Students will conduct semester-long re-search projects and will present their results in a final poster session. Students may register for either GEOS 201 or ES 201 and credit will be granted accordingly. Prerequisite: One of the following: 101, 102, ES 101 and permission of the instructor. Distribution: Natural and Physical Science Semester: Spring Unit: 1.25
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  • GEOS 203: Earth Materials with Laboratory

    3.00 Credits
    Wellesley College

    Hawkins An introduction to the materials-minerals, rocks, magmas, sediments, soils-that make up the Earth, and how those materials influence the processes that operate within and on the surface of the Earth. Emphasis is placed on the geological, chemical and physical basis for understanding the physical properties and chemical composition of minerals, magmas, rocks and soils, and the processes by which these materials form. Lecture and laboratory sessions are integrated to create a studio-style, project-based learning experience . Prerequisite: 101 or 102 Distribution: Natural and Physical Science Semester: Fall Unit: 1.25
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  • GEOS 205: Vertebrate Paleontology:Revolutions in Evolution

    3.00 Credits
    Wellesley College

    Mattison From fish to amphibian, ?reptile? to mammal, dinosaur to bird, organisms on Earth have adapted to moving continents, climate variations and fluctuating sea levels. Students will piece together the history of vertebrate life using the paleontologist's tools: the fossil record, func-tional morphology, phylogeny and paleoecology. Two weekend field trips will be require d. Normally offered in alternate year s. Prerequisite: 101, 102, BISC 111 or permission of the instructor. Distribution: Natural and Physical Science Semester: Fall Unit: 1.0
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  • GEOS 206: Structural Geology with Laboratory

    3.00 Credits
    Wellesley College

    NOT OFFERED IN 2009-10. OFFERED IN 2010-11. This course will consist of weekly outings to nearby field areas where sedimentary stratification, lava flows and other igneous features, metamorphic foliations, unconformities, folds and faults can be seen in outcrop. Indoor sessions will introduce maps, cross sections and stereographic projection as methods for representing such structures, and establish the physical and tectonic conditions under which they form. Course will conclude with a student-led field trip and written field guide. Rain gear will be necessary. Normally offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: 203 or permission of the instructor. Distribution: Natural and Physical Science Semester: N/O. Offered in 2010-11. Unit: 1.25
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  • GEOS 208: Oceanography

    3.00 Credits
    Wellesley College

    Argow Covering 71 percent of the Earth's surface and encompassing 98 percent of Earth's water, the oceans are perhaps the most distinctive feature of our planet. Why does Earth have abundant water Why are the oceans salty And what should every Congresswoman know about the largest habitat on Earth Oceans impact humanity in countless ways, by controlling climate, navigation, and food and mineral resources. Topics include tides, waves, ocean currents, submarine volcanism, tsunamis, ocean basin sediments, marine geology, El Ni o events, coral reefs, shoreline processes, coastal engineering, and more . Prerequisite: One of the following: 101, 102, ES 101, CHEM 105, CHEM 120, PHYS 103, PHYS 104, PHYS 107, ASTR 100 or permission of the instructor. Distribution: Natural and Physical Science Semester: Spring Unit: 1.0
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  • GEOS 210: Hydrogeology-Water and Pollutants with Laboratory

    3.00 Credits
    Wellesley College

    NOT OFFERED IN 2009-10. OFFERED IN 2010-11. Investigation of water supply and use. Principles of surface and groundwater move-ment and water chemistry are applied to the hydrologic cycle to understand sources of water for human use. Mathematical groundwater models are used to understand groundwater movement and pollutant plumes. Quantity and quality of water and the limitations they impose are considered. Normally offered in alternate years. Students may register for either GEOS 210 or ES 210 and credit will be granted ac-cordingly. Prerequisite: 101 or 102 or permission of instructor. Distribution: Natural and Physical Science or Mathematical Modeling Semester: N/O. Offered in 2010-11. Unit: 1.25
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