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  • GEOS 213: Planetary Geology

    3.00 Credits
    Wellesley College

    NOT OFFERED IN 2009-10. OFFERED IN 2010-11. Spacecraft observations have revealed a breathtaking diversity of geologic features in the solar system, from ancient river valleys on Mars and violent volcanic eruptions on Io to ice fountains on Enceladus and the complex sur-faces of comets. From a comparative point of view, this course examines the formation and evolution of the planets and small bodies in the solar system. Topics will include: volcanism, tectonic activity, impacts, and tides. Students may register for either GEOS 213 or ASTR 203 and credit will be granted accordingly. Normally offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: Fulfillment of the basic skills component of the Quantitative Reasoning requirement and any 100-level GEOS or ASTR course. Distribution: Natural and Physical Science Semester: N/O. Offered in 2010-11. Unit: 1.0
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  • GEOS 220: Volcanoes:Agents of Global and Regional Change with Wintersession Laboratory

    3.00 Credits
    Wellesley College

    Besancon, Hawkins From Mount Saint Helens to Vesuvius to Krakatau, volcanoes affect global climate, change landscape evolution, and are sometimes the cause of tremendous disasters. Understanding the wide variety of phenomena associated with volcanoes provides a broad perspective on how science can be used to protect lives and further human needs and interests. Using geologic literature, Internet search, and a general text, we will study case histories of volcanoes on earth and in the solar system. Written papers and oral presentations will be important parts of the course. The laboratory is a three-week long Wintersession trip to New Zealand that requires payment of additional fees. Nor-mally offered in alternate years. Subject to Dean's Office Approval. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and 101, 102, or ES 101. Distribution: Natural and Physical Science Semester: Fall Unit: 1.25
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  • GEOS 250: Research or Individual Study

    3.00 Credits
    Wellesley College

    Prerequisite: Open by permission to students who have taken three Geosciences courses including 101 or 102. This course cannot be counted towards the minimum major in Geosciences. Distribution: None Semester: Fall, Spring Unit: 1.0
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  • GEOS 250H: Research or Individual Study

    3.00 Credits
    Wellesley College

    Prerequisite: Open by permission to students who have taken three Geosciences courses including 101 or 102. This course cannot be counted towards the minimum major in Geosciences. Distribution: None Semester: Fall, Spring Unit: 0.5
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  • GEOS 304: Sedimentology with Laboratory

    3.00 Credits
    Wellesley College

    NOT OFFERED IN 2009-10. OFFERED IN 2010-11. Sedimentary rocks cover most of the Earth's present surface. Sedimentology encom-passes the study of the origin, transport, deposition and lithification of sedimentary rocks, and is critical to accurate interpretation of the geo-logic rock record. Observations of modern sedimentary processes illuminate past environments; sedimentary strata record evidence of sea level change, glacial advances and paleoclimate cycles, and preserve the fossil record. Natural resources including groundwater, coal and petroleum are found in sedimentary rocks. Society is impacted by sedimentary processes in popular human habitats including coastlines and flood plains. Discussions, readings and projects build students' familiarity with topics including sediment transport, stratigraphy, and modern and ancient depositional environments. Laboratory exercises and field trips emphasize field methods, rock identification, and data collection, analysis and interpretation . Normally offered in alternate years . Prerequisite: 200, 203, 206 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 308: Wetlands Science with Laboratory

    3.00 Credits
    Wellesley College

    Argow Wetlands are among the most important environments on Earth, yet are widely undervalued and misunderstood. Wetland science is an exciting, growing field, critical to addressing issues ranging from modern shoreline stabilization to fossil fuel extraction. This course will focus on sediment-water interactions that create and maintain saltwater and freshwater wetland environments, and on the roles played by organisms within the geologic framework. Field trips to nearby wetlands will provide opportunities to make observations, collect samples and develop research questions in consultation with scientists studying and managing wetlands. These will be complemented by laborato-ry sessions introducing techniques for sample analysis and by relevant readings. Final reports will be submitted to organizations like the National Park Service or National Estuarine Research Reserve System. Two weekend field trips required. Normally offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: 201, 203, 208, or permission of the instructor. Distribution: Natural and Physical Science Semester: Fall Unit: 1.25
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  • GEOS 309: Petrology with Laboratory

    3.00 Credits
    Wellesley College

    Hawkins This course is an introduction to igneous and metamorphic rocks, processes and environments. Emphasis is placed on the application of geological, chemical and physical principles to the study of rocks in a search for clues to their origin and to the origin and evolution of the Earth (and other planets). A field trip over Patriot's Day weekend is an essential component of the course. Lecture and laboratory sessions are integrated to create a studio-style, project-based learning experience. Normally offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: 203 or permission of the instructor. Distribution: Natural and Physical Science or Mathematical Modeling Semester: Spring Unit: 1.25
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  • GEOS 315: Environmental Geochemistry with Laboratory

    3.00 Credits
    Wellesley College

    Brabander Accurately predicting the fate and transport of naturally occurring toxic elements and anthropogenic compounds in the environment re-quires a broad set of multidisciplinary skills. This course introduces geochemical approaches, including mass balance, residence time, isotope fractionation, and thermodynamic and kinetic modeling necessary to fingerprint sources of pollutants and track them in water, soil, and plants. These fundamentals will be explored in several classic case studies and in semester-long geochemical research projects con-ducted by small groups. Normally offered in alternate years. Students may register for either GEOS 315 or ES 315 and credit will be granted accordingly. Prerequisite: One course above the 100-level in two of the following disciplines: Geosciences, Chemistry, Biological Sciences or Environmental Studies; or permission of the instructor. Distribution: Natural and Physical Science or Mathematical Modeling Semester: Fall Unit: 1.25
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  • GEOS 320: Isotope Geochemistry

    3.00 Credits
    Wellesley College

    NOT OFFERED IN 2009-10. OFFERED IN 2010-11. This seminar-style course will use the primary literature to study state-of-the-art tech-niques in isotope geochemistry. Radiogenic, cosmogenic, and stable isotope systematics will be explored with applications ranging from geochronology, tectonics, fate and transport of pollutants, and the use of isotopes to trace biogeochemical processes. Field trips to Boston area isotope labs and opportunities for collaborative research projects will complement the seminar. Normally offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: 201 and CHEM 205; or GEOS/ES 315 or permission of the instructor. Distribution: Natural and Physical Science Semester: N/O. Offered in 2010-11. Unit: 1.0
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  • GEOS 350: Research or Individual Study

    3.00 Credits
    Wellesley College

    Prerequisite: Open by permission to juniors and seniors. Distribution: None Semester: Fall, Spring Unit: 1.0
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