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3.00 Credits
CB 1609015313 A general reading course with practice in basic composition and conversation based on the reading of representative literary works of modern French authors and poets. Spring Semester only. Prerequisite: FREN 2311 or equivalent. Geography broadens knowledge and understanding of the physical world of the people who inhabit it. It can be of special value to those planning to be elementary teachers and secondary social science teachers.
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3.00 Credits
CB 4507015125 A systematic introductory examination of the various components of the physical environment. Discussions will include an examination of the mechanics of selected physical elements, their resultant global patterns, and human reaction to and interaction with these elements. Earth/Sun relationships, map and globe skills, components of weather, weather processes and their measurement, climatic elements and control factors, and climate as a factor of physical environment are considered. Also covered are landforms and soil formation with flora and fauna as agents.
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3.00 Credits
CB 4507015325 A regional study of eight major world regions-Europe, USSR, Middle East, the Orient, the Pacific World, Africa, Latin-America, and Anglo-America, with emphasis on location, world importance, population, problems, potentialities, existing relations and organizations among the countries of the world.
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3.00 Credits
CB 0301035301 This course covers the use of geologic information and risk analysis in evaluating major decisions that will have environmental effects. Examination of geologic factors important to city and regional planning, land capability studies, and assessment of geologic hazards including earthquakes, volcanoes, soil erosion and sediment pollution, floods, groundwater depletion and pollution, landslides, waste disposal, and coastal problems will be stressed. To Be Arranged. Prerequisite: GEOL 1403.
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4.00 Credits
CB 4006015103 This course is the same as PHYS 1417 and is a survey of the natural processes at work in the atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere of Earth's place in the universe. It is designed to give the student an introduction to astronomy, geology, oceanography and meteorology. It is required for elementary education certification for students transferring to TAMIU. It may also fulfill four of the eight or 12 hours of science requirements for some degree plans (check with your advisor and/or college of transfer). It is not for students majoring or minoring in science. This course is also listed as PHYS 1417. Fall and Spring. Prerequisites: 12th grade reading level and eligibility for ENGL 1301 and MATH 1314.
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4.00 Credits
CB 4006015103 This course covers basic principles of geology: earth materials, structure, land forms, mineral and fuel resources; earth processes including plate tectonics, volcanism, earthquakes, weathering, erosion, and deformation. Laboratory work includes study of common rocks and minerals, and topographic maps. Fall. Prerequisites: 12th grade reading level and eligibility for ENGL 1301 and MATH 1314.
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4.00 Credits
CB 4006015103 This course is an introduction to the geological history of the earth, geologic time, relative and absolute dating methods, stratigraphic principles, the origin of life, changes on the earth's surface and development of organisms through geologic time. Laboratory work includes interpretation of the fossil record and geologic maps. Spring. Prerequisites: 12th grade reading level and eligibility for ENGL 1301 and MATH 1314.
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3.00 Credits
CB 4001015303 The course involves practical hands-on research experience in geology. This will be accomplished by a cooperative work experience in a university, industrial, medical, or government facility working with trained scientists to solve a research problem in geology. Prerequisite: GEOL 1401 or GEOL 1403.
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3.00 Credits
CB 4510025125 A survey of national government in the United States with emphasis on the Constitution. Topics include European background, federal-state and interstate relations, rights and obligations of citizens, political parties, group organization, the legislative process, the executive, judicial, and administrative functions in federal government.
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3.00 Credits
CB 4510025125 An analysis will be done of local and state government in Texas. Topics will include: the history of Texas governments, different state constitutions, political parties, interest groups, citizenship, the bureaucracy, the legislature, governor, court system, county and municipal organization and current problems of local governments. Reference to other governments will be made.
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