249 248 DEGREE REQ GEN ED COURSES Recommended Support Courses Teacher Education courses (all numbered 3000 and above) are required for Teacher Certification (see Teacher Education Department in this catalog). Advisement All Earth Science Teaching students are required to meet with a faculty advisor at least annually for course and program advisement. Call 626-7139 for more information or to schedule an appointment. In addition, teaching majors are encouraged to consult with an advisor in the College of Education (call 626-6269). Botany 3214 Geogr 3050 Geography of Climates 3 Geosci Geosci 3080 3550 Water Resources Sedimentology & Stratigraphy 3 4 3350 History & Philosophy of Science 3 Hist Suggested Soils Course 4 Sequence The following suggested course sequence is provided to assist students in planning their schedules. Use this only as a guideline and be sure to consult with an advisor. General Education Refer to pages 31-34 of this catalog for either Bachelor of Science 3 Geosci 1220 4 Geosci 1120 1 Math QL1080 5 Chem PS1210 Engl EN1010 5 3 Chem 1220 5 Engl EN2010 3 American Institutions 3 Total Hours 15 Total Hours 17 CUMN. ness? ORHOMORE, SPRING. cenusssennnsnen Math QL1050 or Math QL1080 is recommended for the Quantitative Literacy requirement. The following courses required for the Earth Science Teaching major also will satisfy general education requirements: Chem PS1210, Commun HU1020, Geosci PS1110, Geosci PS1130, Phsx PS1030, Geosci 2050 4 Geosci 3150 4 Geosci PS1540/1550 Phsx PS1030 ChFam SS1500 HU/CA Gen Ed 4 3 3 3 Geosci PS1130 3 LS Gen Ed 5 Comm HU1020 3 Total Hours Phsx PS2010/PS2010L, Phsx PS2210/PS2210L, Botany LS1105, 17 Total Hours Degree Earth Science Courses Required (32-33 credit hours) Geosci Geosci PS1110 Dynamic Earth: Physical Geology 3 1120 Physical Geology Laboratory 1 Meteorology Historical Geology Phsx PS 2010/L 5 SS Gen Ed 3 Educ 3100 HU/CA Gen Ed 3 Educ 3120 Geosci Geosci PS1130 1220 3 4 Geosci PS1540 Environmental Geosciences 3 Geosci Geosci 1550 2050 Environmental Geosciences Lab Earth Materials 1 4 Geosci 3150 Geomorphology 4 Geosci 4570 Phsx PS1030 Secondary School Science Teaching Methods Introduction to Astronomy 3 3 Total Hours Total Hours SERN 2750 3060 Introduction to Oceanography Structural Geology 3 4 Geosci Geosci 3080 3180 Water Resources Paleontology 3 4 QL1050 & Math 1060 orMath QL1080 One of the following Botany Micro Zool Educ 4820 Educ 3260 2 Educ 4880 Educ 3760 Educ 3780 2 3 Educ 4960 3 13 PHYSICAL Educ 4980 Electives Total Hours Paleontology Sedimentology & Stratigraphy 4 4 Geosci 4010 Ancient Environments and Paleoecology 3 SCIENCE See the Department of Physics section of this catalog for GEOLOGY » Program Prerequisite: Enroll in the General Honours Programme and complete 8 hours of General Honours courses (see the — Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog). 4 | » Grade Requirements: Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3. College Algebra Trigonometry Precalculus 3 | » Credit Hour Requirements: Fulfill requirements for either the 5 Earth Science Composite Teaching Major, Applied Environmental Geoscience Major or Geology Major, of which at least 15 hours _L$1105 Principles of Botany 5 must be completed on an Honours basis. A student may receive LS2054 LS1010 Principles of Microbiology Animal Biology 4 3 Geology Honours credit in any course numbered 3000 and above with the exception of Geosci 4890 and 4950.* In addition, complete a Geology Honours Senior Thesis (Geosci 4970) for 2 credit hours. WEB. Bo Ry «S'T AT EY UsNiI’V EVR S 1 TY 4 4210 Intro to Computer Mapping & Geographic Info Systems 4 Geosci 4220 Technical Applicational and Issues in GIS 4 Geosci 4400 Remote Sensing II: Digital Image Processing One of the following Geogr PS1010 PS1110 PS1540 One of the following Geosci 1120 Geosci 1550 4 Physical Geography Dynamic Earth: Physical Geology 3 Environmental Geosciences 3 Physical Geology Lab Environmental Geosciences Lab 1 1 3 If any required courses for the Geospatial Analysis Minor are also required in a students major, then an elective of equivalent hours must be substituted. GEOSCIENCES COURSES - GEOSCI GEOLOGY PS1030. Earthquakes and Volcanoes (3) A, S, Su The causes, distribution, and effects of earthquakes and volcanoes » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C-" or in courses used toward COMPOSITE TEACHING MAJOR 0 3 8 Z 8 Z Select at least two classes from the following 3180 3550 110): 0N) 2:01, 3 for Minor Geosci Geosci Geosci Geosci Geosci program requirements. Required Support Courses (31-35 credit hours) Chem PS1210/1220 Principles of Chemistry Comm HU1020 Principles of Public Speaking Phsx PS2010/2020 General Physics & Phsx PS2010L/2020L Lab or Phsx = PS2210/2220 Physics for Scientists & Engineers & Phsx PS2210L/2220L Lab either Math Total Hours SARA Electives One of the following Geosci Geosci 15 7 credit hours) 5 sonnei Educ 3160 Electives (minimum 3 1 4 4 3 1 4 3 4 15 Educ 3140 Geosciences Awnhd for B.S. Geology Courses Required (12 credit hours) Geosci PS1110 Dynamic Earth: Physical Geology Geosci 1120 Physical Geology Laboratory Geosci 1220 Historical Geology Geosci 2050 Earth Materials Environmental Geosciences Environmental Geosciences Lab Structural Geology Water Resources Geomorphology — Requirements Phsx 2020/L Educ 3000 for Minor PS1540 1550 3060 3080 3150 mnwore re co PH Course UNIO. SPRING. 4 Requirements PRENGR CS EET MFET = ates vessel Course Geosci Geosci Geosci Geosci Geosci Micro LS2054, and Zool LS1010. Geosci elective Requirements nnn Geosci PS1110 HNRS & BIS LIBSCI WS Geosciences Courses Required (20 credit hours) Geosci 3400 Remote Sensing I the minor. » Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 20 credit hours in Geoscience courses. Students who select the Geology Teaching Minor must satisfy the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department in this catalog). Course Requirements Geology Courses Required Geosci Geosci Geosci Geosci for Minor within the framework of global plate tectonics. Development of problem solving and analytical thinking skills are emphasized through homework assignments related to geologic processes. Three lectures per week. PS1110. Dynamic Earth: Physical Geology (3) A, S, Su Fundamental principles of geology emphasizing physical aspects of the earth including earth materials, plate tectonics, and the effects of water, wind and ice on the earth's surface. (20-23 credit hours) PS1110 1120 1220 PS1540 Dynamic Earth: Physical Geology Physical Geology Laboratory Historical Geology Environmental Geosciences Geosci Geosci 1550 2050 Environmental Geosciences Lab Earth Materials Geosci 3150 Geomorphology If a student is not obtaining a teaching major in the sciences, then the following course is required Geosci 4570 Secondary School Science Teaching Methods Ww Department in this catalog.) SPRING ANALYSIS Advisor: Dr. Danny M. Vaughn, 626-7954 Course toward the minor. » Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 19 credit hours in Useful for all students, and recommended as the first geology course for students with majors/minors in geosciences, science teaching, archaeology, and pre-engineering. WO PR PPR SA Earth Science Teaching majors must satisfy Teacher Education admission and certification requirements. (See Teacher Education or Bachelor of Arts requirements. » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C-" or better in courses used Geoscience courses. Requirements Declare your program of study (refer to page 25 of this catalog). GEOSPATIAL » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in all courses used toward the minor (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable). » Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 20 credit hours. GEOLOGY de Admission * Permission from the department chair should be sought before registering in a course for Honours credit. A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honours credit. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog.) Three lectures per week. Optional field trip to observe local geologic features. 1120. Physical Geology Laboratory (1) A, $ The study of minerals and rocks in hand specimens, as well as surficial processes of the earth revealed by topographic maps and air photos. One three-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: Geosci PS1110 or Geogr PS1010, or concurrent enrollment in either class. PS1130. Introduction to Meteorology 3 Any deviation from the above requirements must be approved by the department in advance. (3) A, S$ Survey of atmospheric processes that create weather. Topics include solar radiation, temperature, moisture, pressure, wind, storm systems, weather forecasting, and air pollution. Problem solving skills and use of satellite imagery included: Three lectures per week. 1220. Historical Geology (4) S The history of the earth and the methods used to interpret this history. Short field trips required. Three lectures and one threehour lab per week. Prerequisite: Geosci PS1110 and Geosci 1120. WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY BOTANY CHEM . GEOSCI ~t MATH MATH ED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social & Behavioral CJ ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI