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3.00 Credits
Comprehensive study of the ocean and surroundings. Main topics include origin of the ocean basins; water of the sea; physiography of the sea floor; plate tectonics; marine sediments; chemical properties of the sea; ocean circulation; waves, tides, beach, and shoreline processes; estuaries and life of the ocean. If prerequisite courses are not met instructor approval is required.
Prerequisite:
CHEM 103, CHEM 105, ESSC 110, ESSC 210, HONR 196, or HONR 244
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3.00 Credits
Deals with atmosphere and stresses those forces which bring about changes within it. Insolation, temperature, precipitation, humidity, winds, storms, and cloudiness are the chief topics studied. Origin and development of cyclones and their significance in weather forecasting play an important interpretative part of this course. Two hours lecture and two hours lab/week.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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3.00 Credits
Opportunity to do research under the guidance of selected faculty members.
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3.00 Credits
Independent study affords students the opportunity to engage in independent study related to their major field, a supporting area, or specialized interest.
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6.00 Credits
The PASSHE Geology Field Experience is an opportunity for students to apply their knowledge and skills to the investigation of Pennsylvania?s unique and varied geology. Students will prepare surficial and bedrock geologic maps, construct stratigraphic columns and geologic cross sections, conduct stream monitoring, and perform geochemical analyses. They will work independently and in groups to analyze field collected data and develop scientific reports. The course is offered throughout Pennsylvania at select locations with field-based modules taught by experts from across the state system. If prerequisite courses are not met instructor approval is required. This class is available for graduate credit.
Prerequisite:
ESSC 110
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3.00 Credits
Project-based study of atmospheric phenomena and how they relate to other Earth systems or human endeavors. Specific examples may include climate change and its impacts, alternative energy and energy efficiency, hydrologic monitoring and forecasting, and urban climatology. Secondary focus is to enhance research and writing skills through the development of a semester-long applied research project focused on a subject of the student?s choosing. This class is not available for graduate credit.
Prerequisite:
ESSC 111
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3.00 Credits
Sedimentary Geology involves the study of physical, chemical, and biologic processes that result in the formation, transportation and deposition of soils, sediments, fossils, and sedimentary rocks. These earth materials accumulate in a range of terrestrial, marginal-marine and marine depositional environments that experience processes that are often characteristic and unique to those environments. This course will engage students in an exploration of various earth materials (soils, sediments, and sedimentary rocks), sedimentary structures, and fossils, and the chemical, physical, and biologic processes that impact their formation. Students will also explore how soils, sediments, fossils, and sedimentary rocks record spatial and temporal changes in plate tectonics, earth system processes, and environments. An important focus will be on how geoscientists reconstruct ancient environments using earth materials and how they generate scientific models to help test short-term and long-term changes in the atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and lithosphere through time. The course will entail lectures, local and regional field trips that make occur on the weekend, as well as laboratory assignments that are designed to provide students with substantial hands-on, field experience. This class is available for graduate credit.
Prerequisite:
ESSC 110, ESSC 210, or HONR 244
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3.00 Credits
Deals with metallic ore deposits such as iron, ferroalloys and nonferrous metals, mineral fuels, and other selected minerals of economic significance. Emphasis on geologic occurrence and mode of origin, geographical distribution, and importance to humans. This class is available for graduate credit.
Prerequisite:
ESSC 110, ESSC 210, or HONR 244
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3.00 Credits
Recognition, interpretation and illustration of geological structures; kinematic and dynamic analysis of rock deformation; stress, strain and deformation mechanisms. 2 hrs. lecture,3 hours lab. Field trips required. This course is available for graduate credit.
Prerequisite:
(ESSC 110, ESSC 210, or HONR 244) and ESSC 212 (Grade of C or Higher)
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