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3.00 Credits
Morphology and evolution of fossil invertebrates. Includes discussion of ancient environments and changes in life forms with time. 3 lectures/problemsolving, 1 threehour laboratory. Prerequisite: GSC 112 and GSC 151L. Field trips required. Field trip fee required.
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3.00 Credits
Investigation of the deformation of the earth's lithosphere. Solution of geologic field problems. 3 lectures/problemsolving, 1 threehour laboratory. Prerequisites: GSC 111, GSC 141L, GSC 145L, and GSC 255/255L. Field trips required. Field trip fee required.
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3.00 Credits
Geophysical techniques. Gravity, magnetic, electrical and seismic methods applied to the solution of geologic problems. 3 lectures/problemsolving, 1 threehour laboratory. Prerequisites: GSC 111, GSC 141L, PHY 132 and PHY 132L or PHY 122 and PHY 122L. Field trips required. Field trip fee required.
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4.00 Credits
Fundamental ocean processes emphasizing physical, chemical, and geological oceanography. Topics include currents, tides, waves, beaches, chemistry of ocean water, ocean basin evolution and physiography, and sedimentation as well as specific, relevant biological processes. Research vessel cruise. Lecture/discussion/demonstration. Prerequisites: one course from each of the following Subareas: A1, A2, A3 and B1, B2, B4. GE Synthesis course for Subarea B5.
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4.00 Credits
Geologic development of and the hydrologic and geologic processes acting within beach, deltaic and estuarine environments. Field trip required. 4 lectures/problemsolving. Prerequisites: GSC 111, GSC 120 or 335. Upper division standing. Field trips required. Field trip fee required.
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4.00 Credits
The physiography, sedimentology, structure, origin and evolution of the ocean basins and continental margins. Facts, data, speculation derived from a variety of texts, journals, maps. 4 lectures/problemsolving. Prerequisites: GSC 335 or 120, and GSC 111, upper division standing. Field trips required. Field trip fee required.
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4.00 Credits
The scientific study of natural disasters and their impact on humankind. A variety of hazards related to plate tectonics and climate are examined from a scientific perspective. Topics may include earthquakes, tsunami, volcanic eruptions, landslides, flooding, hurricanes, tornadoes, and climate change. Recent events and notable case histories are studied through lecture, Internet, video, field trips, and student presentations. GE Synthesis course for Subarea B4.
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3.00 Credits
Origin and occurrence of petroleum and related products. Study of the geologic structure and stratigraphy of major oil and gas fields. 3 lectures/problemsolving, 1 threehour laboratory. Prerequisites: GSC 141L and GSC 151L. Field trips required. Field trip fee required.
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3.00 Credits
Groundwater occurrence and movement. Role in hydrologic cycle and geologic processes. Groundwater resource evaluation, geotechnical problems and contamination. 3 lectures/problemsolving, 1 threehour laboratory.
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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 a maximum of 2 units per quarter.
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