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3.00 Credits
Explores the landscape concept as developed and applied within anthropology and the geosciences. Considers the interaction of culture and perception in the way we view our physical world. Writing Intensive.
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3.00 Credits
The basic elements of weather, including temperature, pressure, condensation and precipitation, air masses and fronts, vorticity, jet streams and storms. MnTC Goal 3 and 10.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a description, analysis, and spatial study of environmental problems including food supplies, energy resources, pollution of all types, wildlife habitat and habitat loss, and environmental change and degradation. The course will also explore the human impacts on environment and ecosystems, and discussions of conservation and preservation issues. MnTC Goal 10.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to aspects of geology important in understanding earth's energy and mineral resources and how human activities in extracting and using those resources affect our environment. Key topics covered include an introduction to water movements on and in the ground (hydrology), how pollutants move in that water, the geochemical interactions among earth, water, and air, ore-forming and oil-forming processes, economic considerations important in the use of natural resources, and environmental laws.
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3.00 Credits
This is an interdisciplinary course designed for students with an interest in Environmental Science with a moderate background in the physical sciences. It will include the following major topics: 1) The Earth's dynamic surface and major processes that influence the landscape types and evolution, 2) Landscape systems and types (soils, fluvial systems and drainage basins, glacial and periglacial landscapes, aeolian systems, and tectonic landscapes), 3) The influence of climate and humans on landscape types and evolution, 4) The principles of surface and groundwater hydrology, and 5) Water quality and the impact of humans on water resources. Upon completion of this course, students will have an appreciation and understanding of the geological influences on landscape and water resources, the human impact and influence on landscapes and water resources, and the influence of landscapes and water resources on society.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the application of Geoscience methods and techniques to archaeological deposits and materials. Emphasizes foundational concepts in Geoarchaeology, the role of Geoarchaeology in contemporary archaeology, and the application of geoarchaeological knowledge and skills to inform archaeological interpretation.
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3.00 Credits
A synthesis of current knowledge of the members of the solar system and the origin and evolution of planetary systems. Lab included. MnTC Goal 3.
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0.00 Credits
This is a planetary science lab course that must be taken concurrently with GEOS 360.
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1.00 Credits
This independent study self-learning module provides a guided opportunity to practice applying concepts from GEOS 360 (Planetary Science) through science reasoning challenges, real-world problems, and self-guided labs, with particular focus on selected astronomy issues required for Earth Science Teaching licensure in Minnesota. Concepts addressed include planetary processes, age dating, geochemical evidence for formation of the Earth and Moon, seasons, phases of the Moon, stellar evolution, galactic evolution, Kepler's Law, and measuring distances in space. Pre-requisite = GEOS 109 or 209L, or other college-level science course. Co-enrollment in GEOS 360 Planetary Science recommended.
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3.00 Credits
This course covers key aspects of structural geology including deformational structures, deformational styles, and material properties. The lab focuses on mapping skills such as interpretation of geological maps and inferring cross-sectional view based on map views.
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