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1.00 - 5.00 Credits
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3.00 Credits
A descriptive study of the physical and chemical processes occurring on and within the Earth and the associated structures and features produced by these processes. The study and identification of minerals and rocks, topographic maps, and geologic maps. Field trips are required.
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3.00 Credits
(Prerequisites, ES110 and ES111.) An introduction to recognition, terminology, and classification of minerals, rocks, and sediments. Properties and genesis of rocks and minerals. Emphasis on sight identification and description using simple field and laboratory equipment. Lectures, laboratory exercises, and field trips.
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3.00 Credits
(Prerequisite, ES110 and ES111.) The history of the Earth from primeval beginning to the emergence of modern man, as deduced from rocks, fossils, and sediments of the Earth¿s continents and oceans. Analysis of modern geologic and cosmic processes and their relationship to past, present, and possible future events on Earth. Geologic history of central North America. Two lecture hours and two lab hours per week, plus field trips.
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3.00 Credits
(Prerequisite, GO 325.) A study of the new global theory of plate tectonics as a unifying geological theory, which explains continental and oceanic geology of the past and present. Scientific development of plate tectonic theory over the past decades, as well as unsolved problems and possible future research. Two hours lecture and two hours lab per week.
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4.00 Credits
(Prerequisites, ES110 and ES111.) The study of minerals of the Earth's crust with respect to their internal structure, chemistry, physical properties, and identification. The occurrence of these minerals in rocks will be related to the physical and chemical classification of rocks of the earth's crust. A background with introductory chemistry is highly desirable.
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2.00 - 3.00 Credits
(Prerequisites, ES110 and ES111.) An introductory course that includes gem definitions, identification techniques, synthesis, imitations, enhancements, and precious metals. Gem identification techniques will be emphasized. Two-credit section, lecture only; three-credit section, lecture plus lab.
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2.00 - 3.00 Credits
(Prerequisites, ES 110 and ES 111.) The historical development of geology as a scientific discipline from ancient civilizations to the modern space age. Historical context and cultural basis of major geological theories regarding the origin of the Earth and processes that have influenced the Earth's development. The lives and contributions of individuals whose ideas have shaped scientific thought and public opinion. Scientific technology, exploration, and the changing role of earth science through time. History of European, North American, and Kansan geology.
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3.00 Credits
(Prerequisite, ES 110 and ES 111.) The study of economic mineral deposits with respect to genesis, prospecting techniques, and physical characteristics.
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3.00 Credits
(Prerequisite, GO 336.) A three hour lecture laboratory course designed to acquaint the student with the use of the polarizing microscope and its applications to the study of rocks and minerals in thin section.
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