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Applications of principles of paleoecology to an understanding of the ecology of marine invertebrates that existed in eastern Iowa during Paleozoic time. Includes group research projects on various aspects of paleoecology using _eldand laboratory-based studies of fossiliferous outcrops in eastern Iowa. Prerequisite: GEO 217. (Laboratory Science) GREENSTEIN
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Origins and evolution of magmas. Compositions, structures, regional settings, and origins of resultant igneous rocks. Processes and controlling inuences in metamorphic change. Compositions, fabrics, regional settings, and origins of metamorphic rocks. Hand specimen and microscopic study of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Prerequisites: GEO 112 and 212. Alternate years. (Laboratory Science) WALSH
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The study of landforms, landscape evolution, and earth surface processes. Particular attention will be paid to glacial and post-glacial environments in the north-central U.S. Includes _eld- and laboratory-based group research projects on various local and regional topics, and reading of primary literature. Prerequisites: GEO 112 and either GEO 111 or 114. Alternate years. (Laboratory Science) DENNISTON
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An in-depth examination of Quaternary climates around the globe and the methods used to reconstruct them. Topics include ice cores, marine sediments, speleothems, pollen, tree rings, and geochemical techniques. Involves hands-on paleoclimate projects including computer simulations. Will also entail signi_cant reading of the primary literature. Prerequisite: GEO 222 or 320. Alternate years. (Laboratory Science) DENNISTON
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Sedimentary processes and the stratigraphic record. Basics of particle transport, facies models, and methods of stratigraphic analysis. Hand specimen and microscopic study of sedimentary rocks. Prerequisites: GEO 111 and 112. Alternate years. (Laboratory Science) GREENSTEIN
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Mountains are formed by a variety of geological processes. This class will explore methods of mountain building, focusing on the histories of di_erent mountain belts around the world. We will read and discuss current literature on a range of related topics, such as: ultrahigh-pressure rocks, ophiolite emplacement, terrane accretion, thermobarometry, and methods for dating ancient mountain belts. Multi-day _eld trip is likely. Prerequisite: GEO 319. (Laboratory Science) WALSH
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Application of geologic principles in the _eld to explore the geology of a region: stratigraphy, structure, geomorphology, and geologic history. Interpretation of geologic maps. Typically o_ered in New Zealand and entails additional costs. Prerequisites: GEO 111, 112, 214, and permission of instructor. Alternate years. (Laboratory Science) DENNISTON 76 Geology Cornell College | 2008-09 Academic Catalogue
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Human interaction with the geological environment. Topics include groundwater, oods, soil and water contamination, landslides, and subsidence. Field studies: water quality related to land use in a watershed basin. Prerequisite: either GEO 111 or 114. Alternate years. (Laboratory Science) DENNISTON
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Research on a subject or problem selected by the student and approved by the instructor, involving library and _eld or laboratory study. Comprehensive term paper and oral report.
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