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4.00 Credits
The historical development of the science of geology, nature of the geologic record, fossils, the geologic time scale, and tectonic evolution of continents and ocean basins. Concepts presented are developed within the framework of the theory of plate tectonics. (4 credit option if lab is taken)
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3.00 Credits
(3 cr; SP-1110 or2110; A-F only) Treatment of the origin, structure and internal composition of the Earth, synthesizing geological, chemical and physical knowledge bearing on the Earth's inaccessible interior. Emphasis is placed on dynamic processes at all depths in the Earth.
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30.00 Credits
Introduction to study of minerals and rocks; survey of the most common and economically important minerals and rock types, including their composition, identification, and origin. (2 hrs lect, 4 hrs lab, field trip)
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2.00 Credits
Common and important minerals; introduction to optical mineralogy; igneous rocks, including their composition, classification, identification, origin, and interpretation. (2 hrs lect, 4 hrs lab, 2 field trips)
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2.00 Credits
Common and important sedimentary and metamorphic rocks, including their mineralogy, composition, classification, description, origin, and interpretation. (2 hrs lect, 4 hrs lab, field trips)
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3.00 Credits
(3 cr; SP-25 sem cr or #;A-F only; LEIP 5) Distribution of Earth's resources through space and time, including metals, minerals, fossil fuels, building materials, water, and soil. Relationships between population growth and Earth's finite resources. (field trip)
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3.00 Credits
Origin and history of ocean basins, sea floor morphology, chemistry of sea water, currents, waves, tides, life in the sea, primary productivity, nutrient dynamics, human impact.
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3.00 Credits
Directed readings and projects on topics not normally covered in other courses.
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3.00 Credits
Human and planet Earth interactions; human impacts on geological environment; constraints and influences on human activities imposed by geological processes and history; hazards of living on a dynamic planet; role environmental scientists play in dealing with these problems. Case studies. Group projects. (3 hrs lec, field trip)
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3.00 Credits
Study of Earth surface processes emphasizing the origin and evolution of landforms; response of the physical environment to climatic change and tectonic events, and application of physical, chemical, and mathematical principles to the study and interpretation of landforms.
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