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4.00 Credits
The basic elements of geographic information systems, map interpretation and map design. Principles and methods of spatial data collection, analysis, and display are introduced. (W) 4.000 Credit hours 2.000 Lecture hours 2.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Discussion, Lecture Natural Sciences Department Course Attributes: Upper Division
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2.00 Credits
Required discussion session for GEOL 305. 0.000 Credit hours 2.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Discussion Natural Sciences Department
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3.00 Credits
Environmental problems associated with solid and hazardous waste. Regulations governing the generation, transport, and disposal of hazardous waste. Waste management techniques, including reduction, reuse, recycling, treatment, incineration, and land disposal. Three hours lecture. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Natural Sciences Department Course Attributes: Upper Division
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3.00 Credits
Methods of aerial photography and satellite data collection. Emphasis is on techniques of mapping and interpretation of topographical maps, aerial photographs, and satellite imagery. Three hours lecture. (YR). 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Natural Sciences Department Course Attributes: Upper Division
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to physical and chemical oceanography, fundamental marine processes and plate tectonics. Interactions between the oceans and atmosphere and the effect of greenhouse gases on the oceans and the role of physical processes in global climate change will be studied. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Natural Sciences Department Course Attributes: Upper Division
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4.00 Credits
This introductory course is designed to familiarize students with the fundamentals of river behavior and the general principles in fluvial morphology, sedimentation, and hydraulics and stream bank erosion. Applications of these principles are shown utilizing a stream classification system. Problem solving techniques for watershed management, streamrestoration, non-point source pollution and integration of ecosystem concepts in watershed management are presented. A combination of both lecture and field applications are provided. (F, AY) 4.000 Credit hours 2.000 Lecture hours 2.000 Lab hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Laboratory, Lecture Natural Sciences Department Course Attributes: Upper Division
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3.00 Credits
Interactions betweeen people and the physical environment. Geological hazards and natural processes, such as earthquakes, volcanism, floods, landslides, and coastal processes. Relationships between geology and environmental health, including chronic disease, water use and pollution, waste disposal, mineral resources, and energy use. Three hours lecture. (AY). 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Natural Sciences Department Course Attributes: Upper Division
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3.00 Credits
Origin and development of fossil fuels (petroleum, coal, natural gas) and of radioactive ores used in nuclear power. Renewable and alternative energy sources, including hydro, solar, wind, biomass, and geothermal power. Environmental impacts of energy use. Three hours lecture. (AY). 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Natural Sciences Department Course Attributes: Upper Division
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3.00 Credits
Sources, occurrence, and movement of groundwater. Surface and subsurface investigations. Principles of hydrogeology. Groundwater pollution and management. Three hours lecture. (AY). 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Natural Sciences Department Course Attributes: Upper Division
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1.00 Credits
A week-long intensive field course dealing with geological field methods and analysis of geological terrains. Use of Brunton compass and clinometer, recognition and identification of geological structures, preparation and interpretation of geological maps, and use of aerial photographs. May be repeated for credit when destination varies. Organizational meeting followed by one-week trip. (YR). 1.000 Credit hours 4.000 Lab hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Laboratory Natural Sciences Department Course Attributes: Upper Division
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