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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is an important modern tool for the analysis of geographical data for the natural and social sciences. This course is an introduction to the hardware, software, and operations of GIS in addition to an exploration of GIS applications and a presentation of data structures and basic functions. The course covers: GIS principles, creating and assessing spatial data sets, importing and exporting data, geocoding, tabular data files, charts, layouts, and applications. Students construct a GIS project. Same as GGR 17. Three hours lecture when offered for three credits; three hours lecture, three hours laboratory when offered for four credits.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) algorithms, data structures, advanced computational topics, analysis of error; ways in which geographic and scientific principles and techniques can be implemented in GIS. Students explore the use of GIS in answering specific problems; discuss the problems of data exchange standards and large data bases; evaluate the use of spatial analysis techniques in the GIS context; and describe applications of GIS in various fields of earth and environmental science. Same as GGR 18. Three hours lecture when offered for three credits; three hours lecture, three hours laboratory when offered for four credits. Prerequisites of ERS 17 or GGR 17 and one of ERS 1 or 2, GGR 1 or 2, GLY 1 or 2 are required.
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4.00 Credits
Basic principles of geomorphology (study of landforms) and the use of topographic maps and air photographs in landform interpretation are studied. Minerals, rocks and geological structures are studied as factors in the evolution of surface topography. Not open to students who have already completed Geology 1. May be used to satisfy the requirement for Geology 1 in the Geology or Earth System Science programs. Not open to students who have already completed Geology 1. Same as GGR 4. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
This course is the study of practical applications of conservation theory, including such topics as wildlife management, forest and grassland management, outdoor recreation resource management, soil conservation (including the organic approach) and energy conservation. Same as GGR 21. Three hours lecture when offered for three credits; three hours lecture, three hours fieldwork when offered for four credits. Prerequisite of ERS 11 of GGR 11 is required.
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3.00 Credits
This course intends to help students develop a critical and multidisciplinary approach to the study of natural and human triggered disasters. Extreme phenomena, such as earthquakes, tsunami, volcanoes, hurricanes, landslides, and floods, are studied both from a geophysical approach to understand their genesis/evolution, and from the socio-economic approach to understand their impact on the built environment. Current strategies for the management and control of emergencies, forecast technologies and disaster mitigation planning, as well as sustainable development policies for recovery and reconstruction after disaster will be discussed. ERS 22 cross-listed as GGR 22. Prerequisistes of ERS 1 or GLY 1 and ERS 2 or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
The geography of modern life - our homes, roads, commercial centers, parks, and beaches - is an outgrowth of planning. Students examine key planners of the past 125 years to understand how we got here, traffic jams and all. Students explore how contemporary planners balance the complex interconnections among taxes, housing, environmental quality, transportation, economic development, and cultural diversity. Challenging questions about whether planners can move beyond today's fixation on economics and security and create cities that are more joyful, healthy, and socially just are considered. Same as GGR 27.
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3.00 Credits
A course exploring the problem of global warming through readings, discussion, and debates. The course will begin with a primer on the Earth's climate system. This will be followed by study of records of climate variations in the ancient past, more recent past, and ongoing natural variations. The remainder of the course will examine the evidence as to whether human-induced global warming is occurring or may occur; predictions for the magnitude of potential temperature rise and consequences such as rising sea level, stronger hurricanes, increase in tropical diseases, and disruptions of agriculture; and finally, arguments addressing the range of possible societal responses. Same as GLY 29. Prerequisites of ERS 1 and (GLY 1 or ERS 2) are required.
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4.00 Credits
This course studies earth-sun relationships; elements of meteorology; the global pattern of climate regions; and factors determining patterns of natural vegetation and soil regions. The course emphasizes the influence of human activity on all of these aspects of the natural environment. Laboratory work included the use and study of map projections and United States weather maps; the use of weather recording instruments; and analysis of surface and high altitude pressure and wind systems. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Must be in Honors Program
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4.00 Credits
This course studies earth-sun relationships; elements of meteorology; the global pattern of climate regions; and factors determining patterns of natural vegetation and soil regions. The course emphasizes the influence of human activity on all of these aspects of the natural environment. Laboratory work included the use and study of map projections and United States weather maps; the use of weather recording instruments; and analysis of surface and high altitude pressure and wind systems. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Must be in Honors Program
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
This course is designed for students who wish to participate in field-based, experiential learning opportunities in earth science in approved domestic or international locations. Enrollment in this course will be subject to the review and approval by the department of a specific course syllabus that is consistent with the area being studied.
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