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1.00 Credits
Study of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) science and its applications to spatial data management. Designing and creating an original GIS. Database design, fundamentals of data storage, scanning and heads-up digitizing. Finding and accessing free data sources on the Internet. One hour lecture. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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5.00 Credits
An introduction to geoscience, from the perspective of natural disasters and portrayal in popular culture. Focus on the relevance of change in the earth system to humanity through the lens of natural disasters, popular film, science fiction and news reports. Earthquakes, plate tectonics, volcanism, evolution of the continents and ocean basins, land form evolution, global climate change, earth structures, geologic time, rock and mineral identification, map interpretation, and computer applications in earth imaging and visualization. One Saturday field trip is required. Four hours lecture, one hour lecture-laboratory, two hours laboratory, one hour field trip. GE Area: Natural Sciences
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5.00 Credits
Evolution of the earth and the life it supports, as determined by the geologic and fossil records. Concepts governing change of the crust, oceans, and biosphere of the earth, evaluation of global climatic change. Two Saturday field trips are required. Prerequisite: GEOL 10. Four hours lecture, one hour lecture-laboratory, two hours laboratory, two hours field trip. GE Area: Natural Sciences
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3.00 Credits
The origin, composition, structure and evolution of lunar and planetary surface features as determined from manned and unmanned spacecraft and terrestrial observation. The techniques of interpreting the geology of planetary surfaces using digital imaging data from NASA spacecraft. One field trip to NASA-Ames Research Center or the U.S. Geological Survey Astrogeology section required. Advisory: GEOL 10 recommended. Two hours lecture, two hours lecture-laboratory, one hour field trip. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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3.00 Credits
Plate Tectonics as a tool in understanding the dynamic processes that shape the earth. Structure of continental and oceanic crust; evolution of continents and mountain ranges. The rock record of modern and ancient tectonic regimes. One weekend field trip required. All field trip costs are to be borne by the student. Advisory: GEOL 10 recommended. Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory, two hours field trip. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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4.00 Credits
Geologic concepts and processes responsible for shaping our national parks, including mountain building, volcanic and earthquake activity, sedimentation, weathering, erosion and glaciation. An understanding of how geology impacts our lives will be emphasized. Appropriate for both science and non-science majors who wish to enhance their knowledge, enjoyment and appreciation of our national parks. One Saturday field trip is required. Three hours lecture, one hour lecture-discussion, one hour field trip. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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1.00 Credits
A seminar in directed readings, discussions and projects in geology. Specific topics to be determined by the instructor. Prerequisite: Honors Institute participant. One hour lecture. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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1.00 Credits
One meeting to be arranged each week to discuss special topics and problems, both traditional and current, in geology. Readings and laboratory work directed by the instructor. Prerequisite: GEOL 11. Repeatability: Any combination of GEOL 36, 36X, 36Y & 36Z may be taken a maximum of six times for credit. Three hours laboratory for each unit of credit. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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2.00 Credits
One meeting to be arranged each week to discuss special topics and problems, both traditional and current, in geology. Readings and laboratory work directed by the instructor. Prerequisite: GEOL 11. Repeatability: May be taken for six units of credit. Six hours laboratory. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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3.00 Credits
One meeting to be arranged each week to discuss special topics and problems, both traditional and current, in geology. Readings and laboratory work directed by the instructor. Prerequisite: GEOL 11. Repeatability: May be taken for six units of credit. Nine hours laboratory. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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