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3.00 Credits
A multi-disciplinary course derived in equal parts from understanding natural phenomena in terms of basic science, unmasking the profound nature of scientific principles and applying them to everyday life. The course will focus on uncovering topics that are "messy" and intellectually complex rather than ones that have "right answers" or are contrived "cook book" experiments. Sub-themes in the course will allow students to experience a scientist's sense of triumph through rational thinking by exposing specious arguments (pseudoscience) and charlatans (frauds), such as Creationism, Dowsing, Pyramid Power, Astrology, and Living Dinosaurs. Prerequisite: Upper division standing and the completion of Basic Skills ad Knowledge foundation courses. Sp-3-
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3.00 Credits
A study of minerals as naturally occurring crystalline compounds whose understanding provides a basis for appreciating geological processes and the Earth's development. Class and laboratory study. Required field trip; fee required. Prerequisites: Geo 100 and Che 111. Fl-4-
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The study of natural and human-induced geological disasters including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, floods, and tsunamis, and the social and economic impact of these disasters including how they influence public, environmental and land-use management policy. A field trip to evaluate a local geological hazard site is required. Required Fee. Prerequisites: Upper division standing and successful completion of the Gen. Ed. Basic Skills and Knowledge Foundations courses or permission of instructor. Fl-3-
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2.00 Credits
Introduction to the description and interpretation of sedimentary rocks in the field, physical processes of sedimentation and depositional environments. Two hour lecture and three hour lab; mandatory field trips. Prerequisites: Geo200, Geo 200L, Che 111. Fl-3-
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3.00 Credits
Analysis of the structure of the lithosphere; study of forces causing deformation; solution of structural problems. Laboratory work. Required field trip; fee required. Prerequisites: Geo 200, 200L, and Mat 210. Ir-4-
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3.00 Credits
A study of the occurrence, movement, and chemistry of surface water. Topics include rainfall- runoff relationships, stream flow, flooding, droughts, and surface water quality. Prerequisites: Mat 210 and Che 212. Fl-3-
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3.00 Credits
The exploration for petroleum and mineral deposits by seismic, gravity, magnetic, and electrical methods will be investigated. This will include a study of the various structural and stratigraphic characteristics of the earth. Prerequisites: Geo 200, 200L and Phy 212. Sp-3-
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3.00 Credits
Selected topics in Geology. Problems in specified areas vary from semester to semester. Prerequisites: Geo 100 and permission of instructor. Ir-1 to 3-
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3.00 Credits
Geowriting is designed to educate the student in the area of scientific writing. The course will address the organization of ideas for a paper; methods of illustration; rules for names, scientific notation and citation; abstract preparation; bibliographic sources and how to use them; editing and proofing a paper. Prerequisites: Geo100, Geo 200, or appropriate natural sciences background (6 SH) or instructor's permission. Fl-1-
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9.00 Credits
Requires preparation by a superior student (cumulative GPA at least 3.0) who presents a written plan for a study not available as a regular course and nine hours in subject area. Fl, Sp-1 to 6-
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