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4.00 Credits
These courses are designed to enhance student research and writing skills in the context of topics in the Arts, Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, as well as Denison's interdisciplinary programs. Recent seminars have included Children in Crisis: Studies in Nonfiction, The Mandate of Heaven in Classical China, The Idea of the Self in Ethics, Art and Politics, Black Women's Lives: Autobiography as Protest, and From Sands to Stars. Descriptions of current offerings are available in the Office of the First-Year Program or on its web page.(4 credits)
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4.00 Credits
The study of earth surface processes and the diverse environments around the world. Topics covered include weather phenomena, the distribution of the world's climates, global patterns of vegetation and soils, and the study of landforms. Laboratory exercises include local field trips, the analysis of weather and climate data, as well as the interpretation of topographic maps and aerial photographs.(4 credits)
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the study of the Earth: how it formed, how it evolved, how Earth Systems interact to produce the environment in which we live, and how present and future changes may effect the habitability of Earth. Laboratory exercises include learning to identify and interpret minerals and rocks, using aerial photographs and topographic maps to understand landscapes and landscape processes, and investigating geologic processes on local field trips. This course is designed as an introductory course in geology for both science and non-science majors. (Normally offered Fall and Spring semesters) (4 Credits)
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4.00 Credits
Current Topics include: Rare Earth - Building a Habitable Planet. What does it take to build a planet that harbors intelligent life? Are habitable planets common in the Universe, or is Earth the only one? In this course we will examine the development of planet Earth in light of the hypothesis that conditions necessary for a habitable planet are extremely rare in the universe. While emphasizing geology, this examination will involve us in aspects of biology and paleontology, astronomy and astrogeology, philosophy and even theology. Laboratory exercises will allow hands-on investigation of rocks, fossils, geologic maps, and other data important to our understanding of the development of planet Earth. This course is designed as an introductory course in geology for both science and non-science majors. Fulfills the "R" Oral Communication requirement.(4 credits)
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4.00 Credits
Current Topics include: Climate Change - Cool Science on a Hot Topic. Global warming constitutes one of the most controversial issues you, and society at large, will face in the future. At the center of this debate lies the question, "Are we responsible for the recent increase in global temperature, or is this trend part of the natural variability in the climate system?" To evaluate these possibilities, we will examine the geologic record of climate change and the processes responsible for these variations. While the majority of our discussions will focus on geology, we will also touch on elements of oceanography, meteorology, biology, paleontology, as well as policy and politics. By the end of this course you will be able to make informed decisions about the climate change issues we are certain to face in the future. This course is designed as an introductory course in geology for both science and non-science majors. The Fire Within - Geology of Volcanic Eruptions. Volcanic eruptions are amongst the most powerful and spectacular of natural phenomena and this course addresses many fundamental questions about our volcanically active planet. Through readings, lectures, still images, video footage, movies, and laboratory exercises, we will focus on the nature of volcanic eruptions, their products, and the hazards they pose both to human populations and to life on earth. Laboratory exercises will include the study of maps and aerial photographs, rocks & minerals, the nature of volcanic eruptions, the rock products of eruptions, the reconstructions of past eruptive events from the rock record, and an exploration of the complex issues related to managing volcanic crises. These courses are designed as introductory courses in geosciences for both science and non-science majors and to fulfill the "Q" Quantitative requirement.(4 credits)
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
A general category used only in the evaluation of transfer credit. (1-4 credits)
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3.00 Credits
A broad survey of the geologic aspects of environmental issues, emphasizing human interactions with the geologic environment. Topics include geologic hazards, such as earthquakes, landslides and flooding; global water supply and water quality issues, especially groundwater contamination and remediation; and global environmental change, with emphasis on climate change and global warming. Prerequisites: A 100-level course taught by Geoscience faculty. (Normally offered Spring Semester) (4 Credits)
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3.00 Credits
A survey of the geologic history of planet Earth. Major topics include global cliimate history, paleogeography, history of life, and tectonic development and evolution of the North America continent. Lab exercises focus on description and interpretation of sedimentary rocks and environments, and the history of biological evolution. Prerequisite: A 100-level course taught by Geoscience faculty. (Normally offered Spring Semester) (4 Credits)
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2.00 - 3.00 Credits
An introduction to the minerals and rocks that make up the Earth, and how those materials influence the processes that operate within and on the surface of the planet. Emphasis is placed on the geological, chemical and physical basis for understanding the composition and physical properties of minerals, magmas, rocks and soils, and the processes by which these materials form. Lab exercises are integrated with lecture during three two-hour-long class sessions per week. Prerequisite: A 100-level course taught by Geoscience faculty. (Normally offered Fall Semester) (4 Credits)
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3.00 Credits
Approximately 80% of all data used by businesses and the US government has a geographic component. Aerial photography, satellite imagery, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are extremely useful tools in environmental planning, resource management and risk assessment. This course is designed to introduce students to GIS and remote sensing spatial analysis techniques. By the end of the course, students should be able to plan an environmental assessment project within a GIS framework, read and understand maps, interpret aerial photos, collect data using GPS technology, import data from internet and government sources, conduct basic raster and vector GIS analyses, understand the basics and principles of satellite remote sensing, and present and critique GIS/ remote sensing projects. This course is designed as a prerequisite to Geographic Information Systems Analysis, which will focus on more advanced GIS analyses and independent projects.(4 credits)
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