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2.00 Credits
This course, using the "field as a classroom", will examine the process of scientific inquiry. Through the interdisciplinary study of paleontology students will be exposed to major concepts in evolutionary biology and geology during field excursions, quarry work, and classroom discussions. Specific course topics include: geologic time, mountain building, sediment transport, deposition and erosion, soil formation, carbonate formation, carbon/oxygen stable isotope geochemistry, taphonomy, archosaurian anatomy, ichnology, and evolution of life. In addition, the topics of bone histology, fossil preparation, survey techniques, topo maps and GPS will be studied. This course is designed to serve students interested in a career in science. (1 lect., 3 lab)
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1.00 Credits
This is a field-based course examining the geologic history of the Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. Emphasis is placed on recent geologic history including volcanism, glaciation and mountain build- ing processes. Several aspects of the ecology of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem are also included. Field trip-based courses; special field trip fees will apply. This course may be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits applicable toward graduation.(1 lect.)
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4.00 Credits
Environmental geology is the study of the interactions between humans and their surface or near-surface geologic environment: rocks, water, air, soil, life. Humans are impacted by Earth processes, and by their activities, have an impact on Earth. Using physical geologic principles (rocks, minerals and plate tectonics) as a foundation for the study of these environmental interactions, this course will explore issues relating to natural hazards such as earthquakes, volcanoes, floods, and mass movement; natural resources including water, soil and energy; climate change; human population; pollution and environmental policies. Laboratory exercises will apply geologic principles to environmental problems. Field trip required. (3 lect., 3 lab) LSCI
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4.00 Credits
This course introduces the Earth system: the interactions of the lithosphere, the hydrosphere, the biosphere and the atmosphere. Emphasis is on global change, the formation and evolution of Earth along with its life, the solar system, plate tectonics and rock associations, mineral chemistry, and biogeochemical cycles. Field trip required. Team or independent research project required. Prerequisites: Completion of any 1000 level CHEM, and any 1000-level GEOL or any 1000-level BIOL. (3 lect., 3 lab)
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5.00 Credits
The course is an introduction to the identification and occurrence of minerals and rocks. Mineral identification includes crystallography, crystal chemistry and physical properties in hand-sample. Mineral classification is placed in the context of the three major rock types in which they occur: igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic. Hand specimen identification of rocks is based on mineral composition and texture, and is related to the tectonic environment in which they are found. Field trip(s) required. Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 1000 or CHEM-1020. Completion of GEOL 1100 or GEOL 1470 is highly recommended. (3 lect. 4 lab)
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1.00 Credits
Field excursions will be taken to study the geology of specific areas such as the Black Hills, Central Colorado, Death Valley, Colorado Plateau, Hawaii, Central America, or others. Topics will include rock types, tectonics, geologic time, stratigraphy and surface processes. Participants must be in good physical condition and we willing to live in sometimes primitive conditions. Field excursions will include several miles of on-foot exploration. Separate field trip fees will apply. (Offered only when sufficient demand) Prerequisite: Completion of GEOL 1100 recommended but not required. (1-3 lect.)
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1.00 Credits
No course description available.
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3.00 Credits
Western Civilization I examines major world civilizations and their development from their beginnings to approximately 1500 A.D., with emphasis on Europe. It surveys significant political, social, economic, religious, and intellectual institutions of the Western world, from their origins in the ancient Near East through medieval society. The course is intended to provide an appreciation of the past as well as a frame of reference for contemporary life. (3 lect.) HUM
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3.00 Credits
HIST 1210 is study of the discovery and colonization of the U.S., the American Revolution, establishment of the Constitution, foreign affairs, westward expansion, sectionalism, the Civil War and reconstruction. It includes instruction in the history of Wyoming. (3 lect.)
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3.00 Credits
HIST 1220 is a study of the emergence of the United States as a world power; including industrialization and urbanization, American imperialism, progressivism, world wars, New Deal and current problems. It includes instruction in the history of Wyoming. (3 lect.)
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