278 279 Geosci 2890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-6) Open to all students in Geosciences who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. Geosci 2920. 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. Geosci 2950. Elementary Field Geology (1-3) Su, F, S Fundamentals of geology observed during field trips. Trips will be preceded by a series of lectures and followed by an examination and/or a written report. Geosci 3060. Structural Geology (4) F (alternate years) Origin and characteristics of structural features in deformed rock. Topics include basic principles of stress, strain, and rock deformation; analysis of faults and folds; and relations to major tectonic features of earth. Short field trips required. Three lectures and one three-hour lab per week. Prerequisites: Geosci 2050 and either Math QL1050 or Math QL1080; or consent of instructor. Geosci 3080. Water Resources (3) F A detailed examination of the water cycle, including, precipitation, surface water, groundwater, glaciers, water conservation, water management, and water pollution with special emphasis on the water resources of Utah and neighboring areas. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: Geosci SI1120. Geosci 3150. Geomorphology (4) S A study of landforms, surficial deposits, and geomorphic processes operating in fluvial, coastal, eolian, and glacial environments. Laboratory exercises employ maps, aerial photographs, and field analysis to understand the interactive nature of geomorphic processes and landform development. Three lectures and one three- hour lab per week. Prerequisite: Geosci 2050. Geosci 3180. Paleontology (4) F (alternate years) Characteristics of important fossil groups and their geologic distribution and paleoecology. Emphasis on the invertebrate record with some treatment of vertebrates and plants. Three lectures and one three-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: Geosci 1220 or Zool SI 1110 or consent of instructor. Geosci 3250. Geology of Utah (3) F (alternate years) The study of Utah's geologic history, rocks, minerals, fossils, and landforms and their relationship to regional and global events. Field trips required. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: Geosci 1220. Geosci 3400. Remote Sensing I (4) F An assessment of the electromagnetic spectrum with regard to specific ranges of reflected and emitted energy as a means of identifying, interpreting, and analyzing earth surface phenomena. Image processing techniques are introduced through ERDAS Imagine software. Prerequisites: Math QL1040 and either Phsx PS/ SI1010 or Phsx PS/SI2010/L or Phsx PS/SI2210/L; or consent of instructor. Three lectures and one three hour lab per week. Geosci 3550. Sedimentology and Stratigraphy (4) S The processes, origin, classification, identification, and basic petrology of sedimentary rocks and the principles, concepts, and applications of stratigraphy. Field trips required. Three lectures and one three-hour lab per week. Prerequisites: Geosci 1220 and Geosci 2050; or consent of instructor. Geosci 3880. Groundwater (4) S Origin, occurrence, behavior, and use of groundwater, with special emphasis on practical applications in Utah. Three lectures and one three hour lab per week. Prerequisites: Geosci SI 1120 and either Math QL1050 or Math-QL1080; or consent of instructor. Geosci 4010. Ancient Environments and Paleoecology (3) (offered as needed) A multi disciplinary seminar course that will explore both physical and biological methods of interpreting ancient environments and ecology. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: Geosci 3180, or Geosci 3550, or Zool 3450, or Botany 3454, or Chem 3070, or consent of instructor. Geosci 4060. Geologic Field Methods (2) F (alternate years) Introduction to field methods used to collect and interpret geologic data. Includes introductory geologic mapping, field description of rocks and surficial deposits, and analysis of geologic hazards. Results are presented in written reports and geologic maps. Six hours of lab and field work per week. Prerequisites: Geosci 2050 and Geosci 3150; or consent of instructor. Geosci 4210. Introduction to Computer Mapping and Geographic Information Systems (4) F Principles of spatial analysis including data base design, data input, and spatial modeling in the context of an information system using Arc View and Arclnfo software. The nature of computer mapping is examined with an emphasis on scale, minimum mapping unit, topology, and projected mapped features. A written research proposal is required, and must address a spatial problem using GIS and the computer as a modeling instrument. Three lectures and one three-hour lab per week. Prerequisites: A demonstrated proficiency in DOS and WINDOWS operating systems through completion of TBE 2200 or concurrent registration or satisfactory results on the computer proficiency exam, or consent of instructor. Geosci 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 formally proposed in Geosci 4210. Advanced level, computer-intensive applications are employed using Arclnfo, ArcView, and Surfer software, in concert with optical scanning, digitizing, and global positioning systems (GPS) technology. Two lectures and two three-hour labs per week. Prerequisite: Geosci 4210. Geosci 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: Geosci 2050 and Chem SI1220; or consent of instructor. Geosci 4400. Remote Sensing II: Advanced Digital Image Processing (4) 5 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, georectification, and error assessment. Advanced level global positioning system (GPS) mapping techniques are undertaken. Two lectures and two three-hour labs per week. Prerequisite: Geosci 3400. Geosci 4510. Geology Field Camp (5) Su (alternate years) Integrated approach to collecting field data and interpreting geologic processes and history. Includes geologic mapping and analysis of sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks, surficial deposits, landforms, and geologic structures using aerial photographs, topographic maps, and surveying techniques. Results presented in written reports, maps, and graphical formats. Forty to fifty hours of lab per week for about 4 weeks. Prerequisites: Geosci 3060, Geosci 3550, and Geosci 4060; or consent of instructor. Geosci 4530. Mineral Resources and the Environment (3) (offered as needed) Origin and geologic occurrences of economic mineral deposits, mining and mineral processing methods, and environmental concerns related to mining and reclamation with analysis of case studies. Three lectures per week. Field trips required. Prerequisites: Geosci 2050 and Chem SI1220; or consent of instructor. Geosci 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 Geosci 2050; or consent of instmctor. Geosci 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: Geosci 1220, Geosci 2050, and admission to the Teacher Education Program; or consent of instmctor. Geosci 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: Geosci 3060 and Math SI1220; or consent of instructor. Geosci 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. Local field trips required. Prerequisites: Geosci 2050 and Geosci 3060; or consent of instructor. Geosci 4700. X-Ray Diffraction Analysis (3) (offered as needed) Application of X-ray diffraction to the analysis of materials and their properties. Prerequisite: Senior standing in geology, chemistry, or physics; or permission of the instructor. Geosci 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.) Geosci 4890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-6) A continuation of Geosci 2890. Open to all students. Geosci 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. Geosci 4950. Advanced Field Geology (1-3) Su, F, S Fundamentals of geology applied during field trips. Readings, written and oral reports, and/or examinations required Prerequisite: Consent of instmctor. Geosci 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. Geosci 4990. Senior Seminar in Earth Systems (2) S Critical analysis of recent advances in the geosciences with an emphasis on interactions between earth systems. Includes oral and written presentations, directed readings, and application of research and computer methods to earth processes. Two lectures per week. Prerequisites: At least 3 upper division courses in Geosciences; or consent of instructor. Geosci 5030. Geology for Teachers (2-4) (offered as needed) 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 instructor, department chair, and Director of the Master of Education Program. DEPARTMENT MATHEMATICS Chair: Dr. Kent O. Kidman Location: Building 4, Room 518C Telephone Contact: Ruth Wright 801-626-6095 Professors: Lee Badger, James H. Foster, Kent O. Kidman, Richard R. Miller, Franklin B. Richards, Paul C. Talaga; Associate Professors: Neil S. Dickson, Afshin Ghoreishi, James E. Peters, Timothy Steele, John S. Thaeler; Assistant Professors: George Kvemadze, Monika Serbinowska, Tamas Szabo; Instructor Specialists: Dixie Blackinton, Diane C. Pugmire; Lecturer: Mary Jo Hansen The 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. A. To enroll in mathematics courses numbered 0950 through QL 1080, a student must within the past twelve months have either: 1. Scored sufficiently high on a placement exam at the WSU testing center. (A student may take the placement exam only once per semester.) or 2. Completed the prerequisite course with a grade of "C" or higher. or 3. Received a Math ACT score as follows: a) Above 22 places the student in Math QL1030, Math QL1040, Math QL1050, Math 1060 or Math QL1080. 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