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3.00 Credits
A marine geologic survey along the Antarctic Peninsula that involves a research-oriented learning environment with oceanographic and bottom sediment sampling. Prerequisite, consent of instructor. One-half credit. Limited to those participating in NSF-funded research expedition to Antarctica. E Domack.
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A two-week intensive field study of the volcanic, tectonic, and glacial features of southwest Montana, northwest Wyoming, and eastern Idaho. Field work will emphasize regional geology, environmental issues, and natural history. Prerequisite, Principles of Geology. Extra cost. One-half credit. Maximum enrollment, 16. Prerequisite, Principles of Geology. Maximum enrollment, 16. T Rayne and D Bailey.
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3.00 Credits
A multi-institution seminar course to prepare American and Egyptian students and faculty for NSF-funded geologic field research in Egypt in December 2011 and January 2012. Seminar will include bedrock geologic mapping using satellite imagery, background work to prepare for field geophysical studies, and, for the Americans, practice in traveler's Arabic. One-half credit. Open to those participating in NSF-funded research expedition to Egypt or by permission of the instructor. (Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning.) Maximum enrollment, 12. Tewksbury.
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3.00 Credits
The study of surface water and groundwater, with emphasis on groundwater. The influence of geologic materials on groundwater flow, an introduction to groundwater hydraulics and groundwater/surface water interactions. Basic hydrogeologic field methods introduced in the laboratory section. Three hours of class and three hours of laboratory with field trips. (Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning.) Prerequisite, Principles of Geoscience. Maximum enrollment, 24. Rayne.
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The science of sustainability. Using a variety of tools students will assess the total environmental impact associated with the manufacturing, use and disposal of a variety of common consumer goods. Key concepts to be introduced include life-cycle analysis, eco-design, product stewardship, product dematerialization, industrial metabolism and industrial symbiosis. Popular strategies for reducing the environmental burden of industrial activities will also be examined. (Proseminar.) Prerequisite, any 100-level course in science, government or economics. May not be counted toward the concentration or the minor in biology. (Same as Biology 218.) Maximum enrollment, 24. McCormick.
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Investigates the historical/geographic context for our hydrocarbon economy, the scientific and economic debate behind global warming, the social and ecological consequences of action or inaction regarding greenhouse gas emissions and the role of public policy and international relations in global invironmental change. Prerequisite, One semester of science. Not open to students who have taken Sophomore Seminar 221. May count toward a concentration in environmental studies. (Same as Environmental Studies 221.) Maximum enrollment, 25. E Domack and J Videras.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the science of paleoclimatology through the examination of climate dynamics and the stratigraphy of past climate changes across various time scales. Use of geochemical, biological and physical proxies for changes in the Earth's ice, ocean, atmospheric and lithospheric systems. One required weekend field trip. (Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning.) Prerequisite, Principles of Geoscience. Maximum enrollment, 22. E Domack.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the origin, development and study of macroscopic and microscopic structures in deformed rocks. Field, graphical, laboratory and GIS techniques used in mapping and studying deformed rocks. Six hours of class/laboratory with field trip. (Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning.) Prerequisite, Principles of Geoscience. Maximum enrollment, 22. Tewksbury.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the atmospheric environment. Topics include the Earth's atmosphere, temperature, humidity, condensation, cloud development, precipitation, winds, air masses, storms and climate. Three hours of class and three hours of laboratory/discussion. (Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning.) Prerequisite, Principles of Geoscience. Maximum enrollment, 24. C Domack.
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3.00 Credits
Review of the geology, meteorology, oceanography, marine biology and glaciology of the Antarctic and Southern Ocean and their influence on global environmental processes and change. Emphasis on remote sensing technology. (Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning.) Prerequisite, Principles of Geoscience. One course credit. E Domack.
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