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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Open to qualified geography majors and minors, upper Jr/Sr only. Opportunities for working in positions of responsibility in professional institutions for academic credit. See undergraduate adviser. 1-4 cr.
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4.50 Credits
GER 2/E Plate tectonic theory; volcanism, earthquakes, continental drift, mountain-building. Mineral deposits, fossil fuels. Erosional processes, agents. Hazards. Lab: study of minerals, rocks, maps. Field trips may be required; transportation fee. 6 hrs (3 lec, 3 lab), 4.5 cr.
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3.00 Credits
GER 2/E Study of earth from solar system's inception to present. Evolution of its crust, atmosphere, hydrosphere. Record of life. Lab: study of fossils, sedimentary facies, cross-sections, maps. Field trips may be required; transportation fee. prereq: GEOL 101 5 hrs (3 lec, 2 lab), 4 cr.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to environmental geoscience focusing on aspects of global change and the interrelationship of earth systems. Review of the evolution of the earth from its origins to potential future developments; environmental problems and issues. prereq: ENGL 120 3 hrs, 3 cr.
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3.00 Credits
GER 2/E Properties of sea water, description of the state and biology of the oceans, ocean floor topography, basic ocean currents and general circulation, methods of exploration and research. No lab component. 3 hrs, 3 cr.
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3.00 Credits
GER 3/B Geology's role in understanding and solving such problems as hazards, water supply, drainage, construction, waste disposal and health. Land use analysis and planning. prereq: GEOL 101 3 hrs, 3 cr.
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3.00 Credits
GER 2/E or 3/B Study of landforms and their evolution. Emphasis is placed on topographic expression of geologic structures and features. prereq: PGEO 130 or GEOL 101 4 hrs (2 lec, 2 lab), 3 cr.
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3.00 Credits
GER 3/B Morphology of ocean floor. Genesis and distribution of marine sediments. Use of geophysical and oceanographic data. prereq: GEOL 102 or perm instr. 3 hrs, 3 cr.
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3.00 Credits
See PGEO 332
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3.00 Credits
GER 3/B A study of the basic processes shaping the coast and the resulting form; surficial morphology and internal geometry of such forms as cliffs, dunes, beaches and near shore bars. Map exercise and a one-day field trip. prereq: GEOL 231 or PGEO 231 or equiv. or perm dept. 3 hrs, 3 cr.
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