GEO 4220. Technical and Applicational Issues in GIS (4) S A capstone course in spatial analysis in which data entry, data manipulation, spatial modeling, and analysis are addressed through the completion of the research project addressing a spatial problem using GIS and the computer as a modeling instrument. Advanced level, computer-intensive applications are employed using the ArcGIS family of software. Three lectures and one three-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: GEO 4210. GEO 4300. Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology (4) S (alternate years) The origin, classification, and identification of igneous and metamorphic rocks, and understanding of igneous and metamorphic processes. Laboratory includes analysis of rocks in thin section and an introduction to optical mineralogy. Three lectures and one three- hour lab per week. Prerequisites: GEO 2050 and CHEM SI1220; or consent of instructor. GEO 4400. Remote Sensing II: Advanced Digital Image Processing (4) S A laboratory intensive assessment of digital (raster) imagery using advanced computer-assisted digital processing procedures with an emphasis on quantitative statistical analysis through ERDAS Imagine image processing software. The focus is on feature classification of multi spectral imagery, principle components analysis, georectifi- cation, and error assessment. Three lectures and one three-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: GEO 3400. GEO 4510. Geology Field Camp (4) Su (alternate years) Integrated approach to collecting field data and interpreting geologic processes and history Includes geologic mapping and analysis of bedrock, surficial deposits, and geologic structures using aerial photographs, topographic maps, and surveying techniques. Results presented in written reports, maps, and graphical formats. About forty hours of lab per week for about 4 weeks. Prerequisites: GEO 3060, GEO 3550, and GEO 4060; or consent of instructor. GEO 4550. Geochemistry (3) S (alternate years) The chemical evolution of the Earth and geochemical processes operating in the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere. Applications to chemical reactions, mineral stability, aqueous solutions, geochemical cycles, and isotope geochemistry. Three lectures per week. Prerequisites: CHEM SI1220 and GEO 2050; or consent of instructor. GEO 4570. Secondary School Science Teaching Methods (3) F Acquaintance with the various methods and curriculum of secondary school science. Two lectures and one three-hour lab per week. It is recommended that this course be completed before student teaching. Prerequisites: GEO 1220, GEO 2050, GEO 3010, and admission to the Teacher Education Program; or consent of instructor. GEO 4600. Geophysics (3) (offered as needed) Principles and techniques of geophysical exploration, including gravity, magnetic, electric, and seismic methods. Course includes field collection and computer modeling of geophysical data. Three lectures per week. Field trips required. Prerequisites: GEO 3060 and MATH SI1220; or consent of instructor. GEO 4630. Global Tectonics (3) (offered as needed) Large-scale structure and dynamics of the Earth. Framework of plate tectonics including plate motion, processes at plate boundaries, and driving mechanisms. Processes of crustal deformation and evolution of orogenic belts over time, with examples from North America. Three lectures per week. Field trips required. Prerequisites: GEO 2050 and GEO 3060; or consent of instructor. 291 GEO 4750. Special Topics in Geosciences (1-4) An opportunity to examine in depth topics in the Geosciences not regularly offered as part of the standard course offerings. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. The course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: GEO PS/SI1110, GEO Sill 15, and any specific courses selected by the instructor. GEO 4800. Independent Research (1-3) Su, F, S Prerequisite: Consent of instructor prior to registration. (May be repeated for a maximum of five credit hours.) GEO 4890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-6) A continuation of GEO 2890. Open to all students. GEO 4920. Short courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-4) (offered as needed) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. GEO 4950. Advanced Geoscience Fieldtrips (1-3) F, S Application of Geoscience field methods during fieldtrips. Readings, written and oral reports, and/or examinations required. Prerequisite: consent of instmctor. GEO 4970. Senior Thesis (2) F, S A thesis to be written by a student at the culmination of a period of individual field/laboratory and library research, under the direction of a specific faculty person. Prerequisites: Senior standing and departmental approval of the thesis topic. GEO 5030. Geology for Teachers (2-4) (offered as neec Science content course for teachers in the M.Ed Science Emphasis Program. To register, select another departmental course and develop a contract detailing additional work required for graduate credit. Course may be repeated. Contract must be approved by instmctor, department chair, and Director of the Master of Education Program. DEPARTMENT Mathematics Chain Dr. Kent O. Kidman Location: Building 4, Room 518C Telephone Contact: Ruth Wright 801-626-6095 Professors: Lee Badger, James H. Foster, Afshin Ghoreishi, Kent O. Kidman, George Kvemadze, Richard R Miller, Timothy Steele, Paul C. Talaga; Associate Professors: James E. Peters, Tamas Szabo, John S. Thaeler; Instructor Specialists: Dixie Blackinton, Diane C. Pugmire; Lecturers: Brenda Acor, Alice Allred, Loyal Baker, Mary Jo Hansen, David Imig, Darrell Poore, Carrie Quesnell, John Spence, Phillip A. Walthers; Visiting Assistant Professor: Jennifer Hooper I he Department of Mathematics offers a departmental major and minor, an Honors major, a major with an applied mathematics emphasis, and a teaching major and minor. In addition, many support courses are provided for the entire campus. Prerequisites Since each course in mathematics requires a working knowledge of principles from prerequisite courses, students are required to earn a "C" grade in each prerequisite course before registering for the next course. Placement Weber State University students will be placed into mathematics courses by the following procedure. Generai PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Interdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology CEET CS MFET/MET CMT DGET ENGR AUSV/ATTC IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities COMM ENGL FL DANC MUSC THEA ART/ARTH Business & Econ MBA MACC/ACTG BSAD FIN SCM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MED CHF ATHL/AT HLTH/NUTR PE/PEP/REC EDUC Heafth Professions CLS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM NRSG RADT DMS NUCM RATH REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOG HIST POLS PHIL PSY SW GERT SOC ANTH AERO MILS NAVS Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2006 - 2007 Catalog