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3.00 Credits
Analyzes humanity?s relationship to the natural environment and its resources. Attention is given to both current utilization and predicted future availability of natural resources. Specific topics may include population demographics, agriculture, mineral and energy resources, climate change, ecology, and water resources. Along with understanding the underlying science, all topics are examined using the perspective of current economic, social, and political conditions.
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Examines and analyzes the geological processes and elements involved in the mobile earth, with emphasis on earth materials, external and internal processes, and earth history. Attention given to human interaction with the geological environment. Topographic maps, fossils, minerals and rocks are used to enhance understanding and student involvement. Lab/lecture.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the atmospheric processes that produce weather and climate patterns as well as the scientific methods commonly employed in understanding such patterns. The course emphasizes the scientific method of inquiry and is segmented into three parts: 1. basic atmospheric concepts such as temperature, pressure, humidity, and precipitation; 2. major atmospheric disturbances such as blizzards, tornados, and hurricanes; 3. human impacts on the atmosphere such as urban heat islands, air pollution, and global warming. Laboratory and hands-on exercises are used to aid the understanding of atmospheric and scientific processes in general.
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3.00 Credits
Provides a global perspective of the geology and geography of coastal landscapes, the processes responsible for their formation, diversity, and change over time. Content includes a review of human impacts and responses (i.e. engineering, mitigation, adaptation, emergency response, land use planning, etc.) to coastal hazards affecting people living in coastal zones. Historic and late-breaking case studies will be integrated, especially studies of the Eastern U.S. Students will collect and analyze real data to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to real-world issues affecting human populations today and in the future. Students will consider options to improve resiliency and sustainability in these dynamic environments. Course is delivered in hybrid format and includes required field study at the Chincoteague Bay Field Station at Wallops Island, Virginia.
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3.00 Credits
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental general education interest not covered by the regular general education courses.
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Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental general education interest not covered by the regular general education courses.
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Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental general education interest not covered by the regular general education courses.
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3.00 Credits
Deals with basic principles of mineralogy, petrology, earth structures, and surficial processes. Comprehensive analysis of the Plate Tectonic Theory. Lab/lecture.
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3.00 Credits
Deals with origin and evolution of the geological and biological earth. Major areas include principles of historical geology, significance of sedimentary rocks, fossil records, and history of the Earth. Lab/lecture.
Prerequisite:
ESSC 110, ESSC 210, or HONR 244
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3.00 Credits
Presents broad overview and basic geology in limited detail of the North American continent and Hawaii, particularly as represented by the National Parks. Classroom discussion supplemented by demonstration/laboratory exercises with earth materials, models, maps, and stereo photos.
Prerequisite:
ESSC 110, ESSC 210, or HONR 244
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