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3.00 Credits
Involves a classroom and field-based study of a classic geologic locality, such as the Grand Canyon or Death Valley. Coursework offered during the winter term prepares students for the eight- or nine-day field trip during spring break. Students keep a journal during the field trip. A prior course in geology is recommended.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces hydrologic science, including the hydrologic cycle, the drainage basin concept, storage and residence time, precipitation, evapotranspiration, stream hydrology, and water resource management. Two lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisite(s): G 101 or ES 101 or ES 112 , and Quantitative Reasoning requirement
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3.00 Credits
Introduces the geology of groundwater, including the hydraulic characteristics of rocks and aquifers, porosity and permeability, aquifer boundary conditions, and the influence of environment on groundwater. Two lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisite(s): G 314 .
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3.00 Credits
Examines the principles of formation and identification of crystals of different compositions, structures, and physical properties. Explores characterization and identification of common rock-forming minerals, as well as those that are economically important. Two lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisite(s): G 103 ; CH 201 , CH 204 or CH 100 or concurrent enrollment in either course; MTH 111 or concurrent enrollment
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3.00 Credits
Covers classification, description, identification, and genesis of common igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Places many of those rocks in the geologic setting of Southern Oregon. Field trips are required. Two lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisite(s): G 318 ; CH 202 , CH 205 or CH 101 or concurrent enrollment in either course; MTH 111 or concurrent enrollment
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3.00 Credits
Considers the behavior of Earth materials under stress, which leads to brittle failure. Examines the properties of rock materials under stress and brittle failure features, including faults and joints. Laboratory exercises address the analysis of geologic maps, construction of cross sections, three-point problems, fault displacement (including net slip), and other structural features associated with brittle failure. Two lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Field trips required. MTH 251 and PH 201 or PH 221 recommended. Prerequisite(s): G 313
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3.00 Credits
Considers the behavior of Earth materials under stress, which leads to plastic deformation and tectonic development of Earth structures. Examines deformation leading to folding, development of plastic and brittle microfabrics in rocks, and tectonic features on the Earth’s surface. Laboratory exercises include analysis of geologic maps, construction of cross sections, balanced cross sections, classification of folded rocks, behavior of rocks under different strain conditions, and development of tectonic features with an emphasis on large-scale plate tectonic features. Two lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Field trip required. Prerequisite(s): G 321 .
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3.00 Credits
Examines the influence of minerals, metals, energy, and natural resources, including their role in invention and innovation on the development of civilization. This interdisciplinary course addresses geology, history, archaeology, invention, and adaptation to resources in the world around us. Three 1-hour lectures. Approved for University Studies (Synthesis/Integration). Prerequisite(s): Completion of all lower division University Studies requirements.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the physical properties, formation, and distribution of sedimentary rocks. Topics include flow dynamics and regimes, sediment texture and entrainment, provenance, sedimentary structures, and diagenesis. Two lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Field trips required. Prerequisite(s): G 313
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3.00 Credits
Explores the methods used by the geologist to recognize paleoenvironments of deposition. Arranged around a systematic discussion of the major depositional modes and all physical, chemical, and biological characteristics indicative of that environment. Topics include geologic time, depositional environments, correlation, magnetostratigraphy, and biostratigraphy. Two lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Field trips required. Prerequisite(s): G 313 and G 341
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