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3.00 Credits
This course investigates the dynamic nature of Earth's physical and biological processes, and how they have shaped Earth's 4.5 billion-year history. It emphasizes the interpretation of the geologic record (rocks and landforms) and Earth's sequential physical and biological changes. Prerequisites/Restrictions: GEO 1010 or GEO 1110
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1.00 Credits
This laboratory course is designed to complement GEO 2200. It examines the sequential physical and biological changes throughout Earth's 4.5-billion year history, and emphasizes the interpretation of the geologic record from rocks and fossils. Corequisite: GEO 2200
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GEO 2200
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1.00 Credits
Geologic features and processes observed in the field. Prerequisite/Restriction: GEO 1010 or GEO 1060 or GEO 1110 or USU 1360 (may be taken concurrently) or instructor permission. Repeatable for credit. Pass/Fail only.
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1.00 Credits
Students will study the geology, geography, plant and animal life, astronomy, and historical aspects of the areas visited on a field trip. Students will be expected to attend one or more lectures preceding or following the trip. Assignments, reports and/or exams may be required. Variable fees will be charged, which may include transportation, food, course handouts, and rental fees for some of the necessary equipment. Participation will be up to the discretion of the instructor.
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4.00 Credits
This course introduces minerals and the principles of crystallography, focusing on rock-forming and ore minerals. It surveys petrology and introduces igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks, including X-ray and optical identification techniques. It includes three lectures and one three-hour lab per week. Prerequisites/Restrictions: GEO 1110 MATH 1060 or MATH 1210 or AP Calculus AB score of 3 or higher
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Directed study of selected topics. Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission. Repeatable for credit.
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3.00 Credits
Hazardous geologic processes affecting humans. Cause, prediction, avoidance, and frequency of natural disasters, including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, landslides, floods, subsidence, meteorite impacts, and global changes. Topics discussed in the context of earth systems and cycles. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: One Breadth Physical Sciences (BPS) course.
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3.00 Credits
Provides science-based overview of energy resources. Compares and analyzes energy budgets and energy resources, including solar energy, fossil fuels, nuclear energy, and renewable sources. For the different energy sources, contrasts carbon emissions and potential impacts on climate change. Prerequisite/Restriction: Breadth Physical Science (BPS) course Quantitative Literacy (QL) course or equivalent Cross-listed as: PHYS 3150 Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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3.00 Credits
Dinosaurs are fascinating, amazing, bizarre, gigantic and tiny, and despite being extinct for millions of years they are the subject of this course, which emphasizes the scientific methodologies used in reconstructing these ancient creatures. Prerequisite/Restriction: BPS or BLS general education course.
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3.00 Credits
Geologic evidence for the development of ocean basins and continental margins through plate tectonic processes. Also, the interaction of the geo- and biospheres and their effect on the evolution of the oceans and atmosphere. Discussion of shoreline and marine environments, the organisms inhabiting them, and the physical and chemical processes in operation therein. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: One University Studies Breadth Physical Sciences (BPS) course.
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