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3.00 Credits
Origin and evolution of the universe, elements, solar system, earth, continents, oceans and atmosphere. The relationship of principal earth components (rocks and minerals) to materials useful to man. Effects of surface processes (rivers, deserts, glaciation, soils) on contemporary problems, including water supply, world hunger and world climate. Correlation of subsurface forces with the related geologic hazards of vulcanism and earthquakes. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory.) Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Credit given for this course or GEOL 11 or New College NGG 3. (Formerly 1C.) SSI 60472: (Lecture): M-Th, 11 a.m.-12:25 p.m., Radcliffe, 225 Gittleson 60473: (Lab): M-Th, 12:25-1:55 p.m., Radcliffe, 225 Gittleson
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Semester Hours: 3 Spring Origin and evolution of the Earth and biosphere throughout geologic time. Methods and theory used to reconstruct the events of the Archean, Proterozoic, Paleozoic, Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras. Geochronology and the Geologic Time Scale. Evolution, extinction and the fossil record. Continental drift, polar wandering, and seafloor spreading as the basis of modern plate tectonic theory. Geological evolution of New York state. Written research report and in-class oral presentation using visual media required of all students. Field trip supports course topics. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory.) Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: (Formerly 2C.)
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The goal of this workshop is to make sense of the seemingly endless variety of minerals, rocks and fossils by exploring the basic skills and observations geologists use to identify them. Through this exploration, underlying geologic principles will emerge. By learning basic techniques for field and laboratory testing of minerals and rocks (using simple tools and stereomicroscopes) we explore the underlying principles of rock classification and discuss how the rock cycle is related to plate tectonics. For basic fossil identification we examine the major groups of common marine fossils and explore the ways that geologists use fossils as a guide to ordering rocks in geologic time.
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3.00 Credits
Semester Hours: 3 Every Other Year Study of gem minerals, as a specialized branch of mineralogy. The role of gems as rock forming minerals including the genetic origin in igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks and process environments are discussed. Crystal structure, atomic distribution, chemical composition, chromophores and interrelated physical properties of gem minerals including hardness, cleavage, color, density, and refractive index are emphasized. Testing procedures for the identification of common gemstones and synthetic gemstones focus on density and optical measurements. Written research report and in-class oral presentation using visual media required of all students. Field trip to American Museum of Natural History supports course topics. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory.)
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3.00 Credits
Semester Hours: 3 Every Other Year Considers the geological and anthropogenic processes that affect the formation and evolution of modern landscapes. Introduces techniques geologists use to analyze natural and environmental hazards such as removal of toxic contaminants, storage of nuclear wastes, floods, climate changes, hurricanes, landslides, earthquakes, coastal erosion!1md volcanic eruptions. Discusses the need for risk assessment and alternate land use management strategies. Small group research projects culminate in posters created by all students and presented orally in class. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory.)
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3.00 Credits
Semester Hours: 3 Every Other Year Drawing on the latest geological and paleontological research, this course introduces the student to the scientific methods and thinking used to reconstruct the history of the Earth. Although the focus of the course is on dinosaurs and the characteristics of the Mesozoic world in which they lived, students learn how fundamental scientific theories such as geochronology, evolution, and plate tectonics provide the framework for interpreting the geologic past. Course topics also include the history of dinosaur paleontology, the climate, flora, and fauna of the Mesozoic, the evolution of birds, dinosaur paleobiology, and the riddle of the extinction of the dinosaurs. Written research report and in-class oral presentation using visual media required of all students. Field trips support course topics. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory.)
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3.00 Credits
Semester Hours: 3 Summer GEOL 7 is an elective for geology majors, not for major credit. GEOL 7 and 8 satisfy liberal arts, science and earth science distribution requirements for teachers. Considers the origin of earth, its relation to other members of the solar system, atmosphere, climate and ocean. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory.)
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3.00 Credits
Semester Hours: 3 Summer GEOL 7 and 8 satisfy liberal arts, science and earth science distribution requirements for teachers. Considers minerals, rocks, the origin and evolution of landforms, earthquakes and plate tectonics. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory.) Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Credit given for GEOL 8 or 1 or 11.
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3.00 Credits
Semester Hours: 3 Fall, Spring One course from the seried (151-156) is offered each semester in a three-year cycle. The primary objective is to develop each student's ability in the critical reading of outstanding authors in German literature taken essentially from the 18th century to the present. Readings will be chosen according to each student's prior experience and interests. Rather than a chronological approach with division into literary movements, the student will choose, upon advisement, one or more themes (e.g., the artist and society, literature of social protest, the role of women, the search for identity) which will be pursued by private reading, followed by written reports and/or oral reports to the whole class. The student who has taken four or more courses in this sequence can be expected to have gained sufficient insight into literary genres and movements to be able to undertake, in the senior year, a synthesis of German literature. A detailed personal record of reading progress will be maintained to assure the systematic development of each student's facility in literary criticismPrerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Permission of the department, normally after 6 semester hours in the 101-106 category.
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Semester Hours: 3 Fall, Spring One course from the seried (151-156) is offered each semester in a three-year cycle. The primary objective is to develop each student's ability in the critical reading of outstanding authors in German literature taken essentially from the 18th century to the present. Readings will be chosen according to each student's prior experience and interests. Rather than a chronological approach with division into literary movements, the student will choose, upon advisement, one or more themes (e.g., the artist and society, literature of social protest, the role of women, the search for identity) which will be pursued by private reading, followed by written reports and/or oral reports to the whole class. The student who has taken four or more courses in this sequence can be expected to have gained sufficient insight into literary genres and movements to be able to undertake, in the senior year, a synthesis of German literature. A detailed personal record of reading progress will be maintained to assure the systematic development of each student's facility in literary criticismPrerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Permission of the department, normally after 6 semester hours in the 101-106 category.
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