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3.00 Credits
Crosslisted as BIOS 402X, CHEM 493X, and PHYS 493X. Methods and theory for the teaching of interdisciplinary science in grades 6-12. Exploration of the nature and purpose of science and its underlying assumptions, the social and cultural challenges in science teaching, and the potential solutions to these challenges through research, discussion, and reflection. Use of state and national science standards to develop student learning objectives and to design inquiry-based lesson plans, micro-teaching, construction and use of assessment rubrics, and ongoing development of a professional portfolio. Credits: 3
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2.00 Credits
Crosslisted as PHYS 494. Selected methods for the evaluation and use of technology in both the instructional and laboratory setting in secondary science education. Topics may include the interfacing of computers for data acquisition in the laboratory, strategies for integrating the Internet into the curriculum, and use of video/multimedia equipment. Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of department. Credits: 2
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3.00 Credits
Examination of volcanoes, types of volcanic eruptions, magma sources and storage, lava flows, and pyroclastic deposits. Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: GEOL 325 or consent of department. Credits: 3
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3.00 Credits
The study of volcanoes and volcanic eruptions designed for non-geology major honors students. Includes considerations of magma, plate tectonics, pyroclastic phenomena, extraterrestrial volcanism, and eruption prediction. Credits: 3
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9.00 Credits
Crosslisted as PHYS 492. Selected instructional methods and materials for teaching science in elementary, middle, and junior high schools with emphasis on the physical sciences. Analysis of modern curricula and practice in the use of associated laboratory materials developed for use at all level from grades K-9. Designed for the classroom teacher and pre-teacher, but open to science supervisors and administrators. Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: A general physical science course or equivalent and consent of department. Credits: 3
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7.00 - 12.00 Credits
Student teaching in grades 6-12, assignments made by the Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences. Also see "Teacher Certification Requirements" for other regulations.Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: GEOL 495X and consent of department. Credits: 7-12
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3.00 Credits
Examination of physical, chemical, and biological processes that cause environments to change naturally or under the influence of human activities. Consideration of environments at several different size scales, from small water sheds/forests, to larger lake systems, to the global atmospheric-ocean system. Emphasis on the roles of positive and negative feedback in controlling the state of environments and their susceptibility to change. Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Any 100- or 200- level BIOS, GEOG, GEOL course; CHEM 210 and CHEM 212; and MATH 229 or MATH 210; or consent of department. Credits: 3
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6.00 Credits
Independent work in geology under the direction of a faculty member. Open only to seniors. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours. Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of department. Credits: 1-3
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3.00 Credits
Comprehensive introduction to hydrogeology: groundwater occurrence, physics of flow, aquifer characteristics, basic groundwater chemistry, aspects of groundwater contamination, resources, and environmental hydrogeology. Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: GEOL 120 and GEOL 121 and MATH 211 or MATH 229, or consent of department. Credits: 3
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3.00 Credits
Qualitative and quantitative interpretation of electric, sonic, radioactive, and other well logs. Physical and electrical properties of saturated rock and soil applied to petroleum, mining, and groundwater exploration. Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: GEOL 496 or consent of department. Credits: 3
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