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3.00 Credits
Selected topics under faculty supervision, with emphasis on experential learning. Prereq: c/i. (on demand)
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4.00 Credits
Resource scarcities are the source of conflict in many parts of the world, and appropriate and sustainable development is crucial to sustaining the supply of oil, forests, minerals, fish, and other resources. This course examines the nature and distribution of world resources, the potential for conflict over these resources, and potential means of achieving sustaina-bility. Students will be evaluated on written assignments, a term project, and class discussion. Lecture and seminar. Prereq: GEOG 102, or POLS 131, or ECON 151, or ENVS 329, and Junior standing, or c/i. (on demand)
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3.00 Credits
Advanced directed research or study, with emphasis on experiential learning. Students are expected to critically evaluate, analyze, and synthesize selected topics through authorship of an extensive course paper requiring independent research skills. Prereq: GEOG 102, and either PSY/SOC 220 or ANTH/HIST/POLS/PSY/SOC 221 and ANTH/HIST/POLS/PSY/SOC 222, and c/i. (fall/spring)
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3.00 Credits
This course is intended as a culminating experience for the social science degree. Working with a faculty advisor the student will generate a product that demonstrates a competent, independent application of basic social science research or program evaluation skills. Prereq: GEOG 102 and either PSY/SOC 220 or ANTH/HIST/ POLS/PSY/SOC 221 and ANTH/HIST/POLS/PSY/SOC 222, and c/i. (fall/spring) A prerequisite for any course with a GEOL rubric is documented mathematical ability equivalent to MATH 007 Algebra. Ability can be demonstrated by appropriate college credit, ACT/SAT Math score, or UMW Math Placement Exam score.
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4.00 Credits
Fundamental concepts of physical geology. Topics include the dif-ferentiation of the Earth, origin of the oceans and atmosphere, igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary processes, earthquakes, plate tectonics, mountain building, surficial processes, glaciation and climate modeling, geologic time, evolution of life, and Earth history. Includes hands-on experience with rocks, minerals, fossils, and maps. $30 Course Fee. Prereq: equivalent of MATH 007 or higher.
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4.00 Credits
This course explores the human impact on the Earth and its resources. Topics include population growth, urban development and land-use planning, environmental policy, water pollution, air pollution, acid rain, climate modeling, greenhouse warming, waste disposal, soil erosion, energy resources, geological hazards, and the environmental impact of resource extraction and use. $30 Course Fee. Prereq: equivalent of MATH 007 or higher. (spring)
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3.00 Credits
Selected topics under faculty supervision. Prereq: c/i and c/vc. fall/spring)
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4.00 Credits
This course covers the fundamentals of mineralogy followed by a thorough review of the classification and formation of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. Emphasis on the tectonic environments of rock and mineral formation, and on rocks and minerals as human resources. Rock and mineral identification will focus on hand-samples. $40 Course Fee. Prereq: GEOL 101 or GEOL 150, and CHEM 101 or CHEM 131, or c/i. (spring/even-numbered years)
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4.00 Credits
Geologic evolution of the West, from its most ancient beginnings to modern processes that are still shaping it. The course offers oppor-tunities to practice field and lab techniques for hand-sample identifi-cation of rocks and minerals, use maps and field observations to recognize geologic structures, and observe geomorphic processes shaping the Western landscape. Students successfully completing the course will demonstrate an integrated understanding of the topic in field activities, small group work, labs, exams, and short written and oral research presentations. Includes half-day and/or weekend field trips and possibly a field trip to one of the West's National Parks. May have a service-learning component. $100 Course Fee. Prereq: GEOL 101 or GEOL 150. (fall/even-numbered years)
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3.00 Credits
Directed research or study on an individual basis. Prereq: c/i and c/vc. (on demand)
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