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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Changes in continents and ocean basins, fossil populations during successive geological ages, 3 lectures. Corequisite: GSC 151L (optional for nonmajors).
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4.00 Credits
A synthesis of our current knowledge of the cosmos and techniques used in its investigation. Primary emphasis is on the composition, history, and dynamics of the solar system (the sun, planets, moons, comets, asteroids, and meteors) and theories of its origin and evolution. The second part of the course examines the nature of stars, galaxies, and the universe as interpreted from analysis of starlight. Topics include distance, magnitude, luminosity, temperature, and composition of stars, stellar evolution, other solar systems, and search for extraterrestrial life. Special attention is given to independent stargazing activities, current celestial events, and new information revealed by satellite data or unmanned space missions. 4 hours lecture.
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the marine sciences. Dealing primarily with the properties of water, ocean currents, waves, tides, beaches, marine life, marine resources and the nature and origin of the sea floor. 4 lectures. Field trip fee required.
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1.00 Credits
Classification of minerals and rocks. Reading and interpreting topographic and geologic maps. 1 threehour laboratory. Must be taken concurrently with +GSC 111. Laboratory optional for nonmajors.
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1.00 Credits
Identification of common igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks, as well as rockforming minerals in hand sample. Emphasis is placed upon modern classification schemes and recognition of rock textures. Required field trips to collect rock samples and make observations of rock outcrops. 1 threehour laboratory. Prerequisites: GSC 111 and GSC 141L.
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1.00 Credits
Classification of fossil invertebrates, studies of paleogeographic maps and geologic maps and problems in structural geology. 1 threehour laboratory. Must be taken concurrently with GSC 112. Optional for nonmajors. Field trips required. Field trip fee required.
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12.00 Credits
Individual or group investigation, research, studies or surveys of selected problems. Total credit limited to 4 units, with the maximum of 2 units per quarter.
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3.00 Credits
Identification, occurrence, origin and uses of the common minerals. Quantitative xray diffraction microanalysis, physical and chemical properties of minerals and introductory morphologic crystallography. Three lectures, one threehour laboratory. Prerequisites: GSC 111, GSC 141L. Field trip fee required.
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4.00 Credits
Solving realistic quantitative problems in the Earth Sciences using standard mathematical procedures as well as more specialized techniques. Use of symbols, scientific notation and units. Different functional forms of the geotherm. Earthquake statistics. Determining angles and distances from maps and crosssections. Analysis of plate motions. Geological and geophysical data visualization using graphing. Hazard analysis. Calculation of rates of geological processes and volumes of geological landforms. 4 hours of lecture and problem solving. Prerequisites: MAT 115 or consent of the instructor.
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0.33 Credits
Techniques of recognizing, mapping, analyzing and interpreting geologic structures and earth features. Surveying with plane table, alidade, Brunton compass and tape. 1 lecture/problem, 3 threehour laboratories. Prerequisites: GSC 145L. Field trips required. Field trip fee required.
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