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3.00 Credits
An introduction to geologic principles and the processes shaping planet Earth. Composition and distribution of earth materials; examination of internal processes and their relationship to the distribution of continents over time; surficial processes and environmental problems. Lecture only. Note: Students may enroll in either GEOS 120 or GEOS 121, but they cannot earn credit for both courses.
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the Earth System and its place in our Universe designed specifically for 5-12 science education majors. Inquiry-based exploration of the processes and relations between the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere, including internal and external energy inputs. Comparison of Earth to other planets in our solar system. Investigation of the various ways that humans interact with these Earth systems. Focus on development of pre-service student pedagogical content knowledge and connections to state and national science education standards as relates to teaching Earth and space science in grades 5-12. Field trips required. Lecture and laboratory combined. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. Offered yearly.
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to minerals as naturally occurring inorganic chemical compounds. Physical and chemical properties of minerals, classification and description of minerals, with emphasis on rock-forming minerals. Classification, description and interpretation of major rock groups. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: GEO 120 or instructor's permission. Offered yearly.
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4.00 Credits
Analysis of current topics and issues relevant to Geosciences. Subject matter and prerequisites will be announced in advance by the department. May be repeated as topics change. Offered with sufficient demand.
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4.00 Credits
Theory of optical mineralogy. Optical properties of minerals determined by petrographic microscope. Introduction to major sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks; mineral equilibria and stability, mineralogic phase rule and metamorphic facies. Rock indentification by megascopic and petrographic techniques. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: GEO 220. Offered alternate years.
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2.00 Credits
Instruction in designing, planning, and conducting geological research. Students will gain experience in background research using scientific literature, writing a research proposal, planning a research budget, project management, data quality control and assurance procedures, conducting field and laboratory research, and setting realistic goals and deadlines for project completion. Course activities and lectures will be adapted to specific student projects. Some lecturing, but the course delivery style will emphasize the value and importance of peer-to-peer review, discussion, and collaboration in completing scientific research. Normally taken before or simultaneously with GEOS 400. Prerequisite: Instructor's permission. Offered each semester, subject to sufficient student interest.
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1.00 Credits
Critical reading, discussion, and oral presentation of current topics and controversies in geosciences. Focus on professional journals and other scientific media. Prerequisite: Senior standing in department or instructor's permission. Offered spring semester.
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4.00 Credits
Introductory German for students with little or no prior German training. Instruction in speaking, listening, reading and writing through classroom drill and language lab work. Offered yearly.
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4.00 Credits
Further development of communication skills. Study of grammar essential to skills. Selected readings in German. Prerequisite: GERM 102 or equivalent of three years of high school German. Offered yearly.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to a framework for viewing the world as a unit and explores a variety of contemporary global issues such as economic development, environmental problems, status of women, world population and its implications, ethnic conflicts, etc. Offered each semester.
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