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4.00 Credits
Introduction to the techniques of remote sensing of environment, emphasizing relevance and applicability of remote sensing techniques to physical, biological, and cultural investigations of terrestrial ecosystems. Topics include an introduction to electromagnetic radiation, a survey of existing remote sensing systems, and detailed collection, interpretation, and analysis of selected aerial remote sensing data. Course may include aerial data collecting missions and group analysis of aerial imagery. Prerequisite(s): Two college courses in science and/or geography. Every spring. Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
This is an upper level course designed to extend and master the skills introduced in Petrology and Petrography (GEY 252). It focuses on the petrology of igneous and metamorphic rocks in greater depth and will encourage problem solving related to the petrogenesis of these rocks. Special topics will be an integral part of the course and these will include sampling and analytical techniques, whole rock and mineral geochemistry (utilizing the division's XRF spectrometer laboratory), geochronology, metamorphic mineral assemblages, petrogenetic grids and mineral thermobarometers. Students will be encouraged to read and discuss a number of geological papers during the semester. A significant portion of the course will focus on data collection, manipulation and interpretation. Prerequisite(s): GEY 252. Once every two years. Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
Earth's future climate is one of the most pressing scientific, political, and socio-economic issues of our time. Forecasts of the future are only as certain as our understanding of the present climate system. The class is divided into three parts: 1) components and interactions of the climate system, 2) evidence of past climate change, and 3) predictions of future change. The first part of the class will focus on the components (nuts and bolts) of the present climate system and how these components interact on various time scales. The second part of the course will focus on records of past climate change. How do these records form How are they interpreted During the final part of the course we will examine the integration of climate change science into public policy. Prerequisite(s): One 100-level geology class. Once every two years. Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
Geochemistry is the application of the principles of chemistry to the solution of geological problems. This course focuses primarily on reactions near the Earth's surface and includes many examples form the carbon cycle. Students develop and interpret stability diagrams that portray various acid-base, gas-aqueous, aqueous-solid, and redox equilibria. They also use dynamical systems software to model reaction kinetics. Students conduct research on problems in environmental science, geochemical cycles, and earth system evolution, and use UMF's X-ray fluorescence facility to analyze their samples. Prerequisite(s): TOne geology course and CHY 141. Once every two years. Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to geographic information systems management. Topics to be discussed include: Origin of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), GIS hardware and software configurations, database concepts, data types, applications of GIS to geology, biology, geography, and other relevant disciplines, and legal issues. Students will have ample hands-on experience with either ARC/INFO on a Sun computer system and/or PC ARC/INFO system. Prerequisite(s): Junior/senior standing in natural or social science or permission of instructor. Every spring. Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
The occurrence, distribution, and movement of water on and beneath the surface of the earth, emphasizing hydrologic principles and their practical application to environmental problems and water resources management. Prerequisite(s): Four college courses in science and/or geography. Odd fall. Credit: 4
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
Designed to investigate problems, study situations, and cover topics that would not normally be covered in the context of traditional geology courses. Examples of topics that may be offered include Paleoecology and Geological Development of North America. Prerequisite(s): 12 credit hours in geology. At least once in a three-year cycle. Credit: 2-4
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
Designed to investigate problems, study situations, and cover topics that would not normally be covered in the context of traditional courses. Examples of topics that may be offered include Paleoecology and Geological Development of North America. Prerequisite(s): 12 hours in geology. Variable. Credit: 2-4
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4.00 Credits
An opportunity to perform original research in geology. Emphasis on field and laboratory work to collect primary data. Prerequisite(s): Senior geology major. Once a year. Credit: 4
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
An opportunity to perform independent research in geology. Prerequisite(s): Two courses in geology and permission of instructor. (Pass/Fail option) Every semester. Credit: 2-4
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