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  • ES 201,202,203: Principles of Geology

    4.00 Credits
    Western Oregon University

    Introductory geology sequence focuses on physical and historical geology. ES 201 emphasizes Earth's internal processes with topics including plate tectonics, minerals, igneous rocks and processes, volcanism, metamorphism and metamorphic rocks, rock deformation, geologic structures and earthquakes. ES 202 emphasizes Earth surface processes with topics including sedimentary rocks, sedimentary processes, rock weathering, mass wasting, river systems, groundwater, glaciers, deserts and coastal processes. ES 203 explores the origin and dynamics of Earth's interior, surface, ocean, atmospheric and biological systems and critically evaluates topics including the age of the earth and the origin of life. Three lectures and one two-hour laboratory (three-hour lab for ES 203).
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  • ES 301: GeoTechniques:Quantitative Applications

    1.00 Credits
    Western Oregon University

    Focus on quantitative techniques in geology, applied mathematics, basic statistics, software applications and field technology. One three hour session per week. Additional field trips outside of scheduled class time may be required. Prerequisite: Introductory geology course, or consent of instructor. May be taken concurrently with introductory geology course.
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  • ES 302: GeoTechniques:Geology in the Field

    1.00 Credits
    Western Oregon University

    Introduction to the methods and techniques of geological observation and interpretation, with an emphasis on understanding earth processes in the field and reconstructing the physical history of the earth; the stratigraphic, petrologic and structural relations of rocks; geological illustration and report writing. One three-hour lab; required weekend field trips. Prerequisite: ES 203 (may be taken concurrently) or consent of instructor
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  • ES 303: GeoTechniques:Petrographic Microscopy

    1.00 Credits
    Western Oregon University

    Introduction to the basic techniques for using a petrographic microscope to describe, identify and interpret Earth materials in thin section. Course integrates field observations, microscopic investigations of rocks and minerals and digital image analysis to solve geologic problems. One three-hour lab per week. Additional field trips outside of scheduled class time may be required. Prerequisite: ES 201, or consent of instructor
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  • ES 321: Structural Geology

    4.00 Credits
    Western Oregon University

    Introduction to mapping, analysis and interpretation of folds, faults, lineations, foliations and other structures exhibited by rocks. Emphasis is on the basic techniques of analyzing geologic structures associated in space and time and interpreting the structural history of the lithosphere. Four hours of lecture and active learning per week; required field trip. Prerequisite: ES 201 or consent of instructor
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  • ES 322: Geomorphology and Aerial Photo Interpretation

    4.00 Credits
    Western Oregon University

    Study of the physical and chemical processes operating at the earth's surface and their resulting landforms. Topics include weathering processes, soils, mass wasting, river systems, glacial phenomena, tectonic landscapes, volcanic areas and coastal regions. Analytical techniques include interpretation of aerial photographs, map analysis and quantitative approaches to geologic problem solving. Four hours of lecture and active learning per week. Supplemental field trips are incorporated as needed. Prerequisites: ES 201, ES 202 or consent of instructor
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  • ES 331: Introduction to Oceanography

    3.00 Credits
    Western Oregon University

    Introduction to physical oceanography with topics including sea floor tectonics, ocean basin physiography, sediment production and transport, physical properties of sea water, chemistry of sea water, air-sea interaction, ocean circulation, tides, waves and coastal processes. Concepts of physics, chemistry, geology and mathematics (through algebra) are incorporated to supplement topical discussions of ocean processes. Three hours of lecture and active learning per week.
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  • ES 351: Geology for Educators

    3.00 Credits
    Western Oregon University

    Lab intensive course emphasizing fundamental principles of geology, including topics in rocks and minerals, plate tectonics, constructive and destructive earth surface processes, geological hazards and hydrology, which form the Oregon Science Benchmark Standards in earth science. Two hours of lecture and one two-hour laboratory per week. Cannot be used as an upper-division elective for students majoring in Earth Science.
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  • ES 390: Basic Meteorology

    3.00 Credits
    Western Oregon University

    An introductory study of atmospheric processes and meteorologic phenomena. Topics include structure of the atmosphere, heat transfer, air pressure, precipitation, circulation, data collection and weather forecasting. Three hours of lecture and active learning per week.
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  • ES 392: Sedimentary Geology

    4.00 Credits
    Western Oregon University

    Description and interpretation of sedimentary lithology, textures and structures, primarily at the hand sample and outcrop scale; the principles of transport/depositional processes; sedimentary environments; and use of facies models. Four hours of lecture and active learning per week. One required weekend field trip. Prerequisites: ES 203, ES 302 or consent of instructor
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