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3.00 Credits
This course studies the important rock forming and ore minerals and the common igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Topics include: chemistry and structure and identification of the common minerals, igneous textures, volcanoes and volcanic rocks, plutonic rocks, composition of sedimentary rocks, metamorphic processes, metamorphic textures and types of metamorphic rocks, comparison of metamorphic rock textures with their igneous and sedimentary equivalents. Mineral and rock specimens will be studied in hand sample and under the microscope. Three hours lecture and integrated laboratory with hands-on study of mineral and rock specimens. Prerequisite of (GLY 1 or ERS 2) is required.
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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 ERS 29. Prerequisites ERS 1 and (GLY 1 or ERS 2) are required.
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4.00 Credits
This course is a study of the Earth's composition and structure and of the processes operating on the earth. Topics include rocks and minerals, igneous and volcanic activity, plate tectonics, and the processes of weathering and erosion which modify the surface of the earth. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Not open to students who have completed GLY 1 or ERS 2. Must be in Honors Program
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4.00 Credits
This course is an outline of the principles and methods used by geologists to reconstruct the history of the earth. Topics include the historical development of the crust; the geologic time scale; fossils; the changing pattern of ancient environments; the evolution of plant and animal life against the background of changing environments. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Prerequisite of GLY 301 or GLY 1 or ERS 2 is required.
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3.00 Credits
This is a field course in techniques of geologic mapping that stresses observation and reasoning from field measurements. Students use air photographs, construct cross sections and geologic maps, and produce geologic reports on a chosen area. The course entails two weeks of study in an area of moderate geologic complexity in the northeastern United States. Prerequisite of GLY 13 is required.
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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 geology 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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3.00 Credits
Palebiology and the past history of major groups of vertebrates are studied. Emphasis is on processes of vertebrate evolution from ancient fishes to extinct mammals throughout geological time. Patterns of diversification, extinction and environmental implications are considered. Same as BIO 254. Prerequisite of BIO 7 & 8 or BIO 103 & 104 or permisssion of instructor is required.
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4.00 Credits
This course studies the formation and preservation of fossils, evolution, classification of fossils, the use of fossils to interpret ancient environments and to date rock units. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Prerequisite of GLY 2 is required.
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3.00 Credits
This course covers the principles of the classification of rocks in space and time, a critical review of paleontological methods and their bearing on age determination, physical relationships or rock units and radiometric methods of dating. Prerequisite of GLY 2 is required.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
This course covers the origin, transportation, and deposition of sedimentary particles, the conversion of sediments into sedimentary rocks to trace the history of different depositional environments, and the mechanical and microscopic study of sediments and sedimentary rocks. Field trips constitute an integral part of the course. Three hours lecture when offered for three credits; three hours lecture, three hours laboratory/fieldwork when offered for four credits. Prerequisite of (GLY 1 or ERS 2) is required.
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