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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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4.00 Credits
This course provides an overview of the role of geographic information science, maps, and technology in contemporary geospatial problem solving. Major topics include the foundations and applications of geographic information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS), and remote sensing (RS). The course will involve the application of geospatial concepts, including coordinate systems and map projections, introductory mapping skills, and societal applications of geospatial technologies. Prerequisites: Completion of MATH 0900 or test into MATH 0920 or higher. (3 lect. 3 lab) LSCI
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4.00 Credits
This course provides a foundation in the skills and techniques to acquire, enhance, interpret, and analyze aerial-photography and digital imagery using visual and computer-based methods. Topics include the basics of electromagnetic radiation, imaging systems, digital data, landscape interpretation, and digital image processing techniques. This course also includes mobile mapping and the use of the global positioning system (GPS) in geographic information system (GIS) integration. Prerequisites: Completion of GIST 1200, GIST 2310 and GIST 2410. (3 lect., 3 lab)
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4.00 Credits
This course introduces fundamental concepts associated with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Topics include geospatial data models; data acquisition; data integration from global positioning systems (GPS) and geocoding. Additional class time will be devoted to data manipulation, presentation and editing. Prerequisites: Completion of MATH 0900 or test into MATH 0920 or higher. (3 lect., 3 lab.)
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide support to students as they establish, design and complete a capstone project using geographic information systems (GIS). The completion of this project will require researching, planning, building, implementing, testing and presenting the GIS solution. Topics for this course include: project selection, developing a project plan, data capture and management, data analysis, data output and project closure. Prerequisites: Completion of GIST 1200, GIST 2310, and GIST 2410. (3 lect.)
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an opportunity for students to design and conduct a field- or lab-based research project in anthropology, environmental science, human or physical geography, and/or applied geospatial science. The student will conduct a literature review, discuss scientific research and project design, perform relevant data collection and analysis, and present their work. Specific research topics will vary. (1 - 6 lect.) (Max 9)
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