250 251 PS1350. Principles of Earth Science features of earth. Short field trips required. Three lectures and one (3) A, S Overview of the earth's systems through the use of lecture, laboratory analysis, data collection, peer interaction groups, problem solving, and field experiences. Two lectures and one three-hour lab per week; several of the labs are field trips requiring an additional field trip fee. Recommended for Elementary Education majors. PS1540. Environmental Geosciences (3) A, § The scientific study of the interaction of humans and earth systems including topics on earth materials; natural hazards; soil, water, and mineral resources; and issues of global change. Three lectures per week. 1550. Environmental Geosciences Laboratory (1) A, § Laboratory and field exercises involving analysis of geologic data related to environmental issues or problems. Application of the scientific method and development of basic computational and map interpretation skills will be stressed. One three-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: Geosci PS1540, or concurrent enrollment. PS1600. The Fossil Record (3) A An introduction to the nature of the fossil record and a review of the major events in the history of life, including mass extinctions. A writing intensive course requiring a term paper using library resources Three lectures per week. 2050. Earth Materials (4) A three-hour lab per week. Prerequisites: Geosci 2050 and either Math QL1050 or Math QL1080; or consent of instructor. 3080. Water Resources (3) A 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 1120. 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 threehour lab per week. Prerequisite: Geosci 2050. 3180. Paleontology (4) A (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 1110 or consent of instructor. of minerals and rocks including topics related to crystallography, mineral chemistry, petrology, and the importance of 3250. Geology of Utah (3) A (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. mineral and rock resources to our society. Prerequisite: An introduction to the origin, classification, and identification one three-hour laboratory per week. or permission of instructor. Three lectures and Prerequisite: Geosci 1120 2600. Laboratory Safety (1) A, S An interdisciplinary, team-taught course that will be an overview of the major chemical, biological and physical safety issues related to science laboratories and field work. Class will meet once per week and will be taught in a lecture/demonstration format. 2750. Introduction to Oceanography (3) A Physical and biological processes in the oceans. Evolution of Geosci 1220. 3400. Remote Sensing I (4) A 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 PS1010 or Phsx PS2010/L or Phsx PS2210/L; or consent of instructor. Three lectures and one three hour lab per week. cycles, and sedimentary processes in marine and shoreline environments. Three lectures per week. Prerequisites: 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 Geosci PS1110 or Geogr PS1010. 2050; or consent of instructor. ocean basins and continental margins by plate tectonic processes, nature of currents, waves, and tides, biogeochemical 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. 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. 2950. Elementary Field Geology (1-3) A, S, Su Fundamentals of geology observed during field trips. Trips will be preceded by a series of lectures and followed by an examination 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 1120 and either Math QL1050 or Math QL1080; or consent of instructor. 4010. Ancient Environments and Paleoecology (offered as needed) (3) Geosci 3550, or Zool 3450, or Botany 3454, or Chem 3070, or consent of instructor. (2) A (alternate years) Introduction to field methods used to collect and interpret geologic and/or a written report. 3060. Structural Geology (4) A (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 WEBER STATE data. 4550. Geochemistry (3) S (alternate years) The chemical evolution of the earth and geochemical processes operating in the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere. and spatial modeling in the context of an information system using ArcView and ArcInfo software. The nature of computer mapping is Applications to chemical reactions, mineral stability, aqueous 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 one three-hour lab proficiency in DOS completion of TBE as a modeling instrument. Three lectures and per week. Prerequisites: A demonstrated and WINDOWS operating systems through 2200 or concurrent registration or satisfactory results on the computer proficiency exam, or consent of instructor. 4220. Technical and Applicational Issues in GIS (4) $ 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 ArcInfo, ArcView, and Surfer software, in concert with optical scanning, digitizing, and global positioning systems Includes introductory geologic mapping, field description of 4570. Secondary School Science Teaching Methods 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 instructor. 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: and Math 1220; or consent of instructor. (4) S$ (alternate years) The origin, classification, and identification of igneous and metamorphic rocks, and understanding of igneous and metamor- phic 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 1220; or consent of instructor. 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, 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. 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 fifty hours of lab per week for about 4 weeks. Prerequisites: Geosci 3060, Geosci 3550, and Geosci 4060; or consent of instructor. 4530. Mineral Resources and the Environment (offered as needed) (3) 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 1220; or consent of instructor. (3) BBS Lite of orogenic belts over time, with examples from North America. Geosci 2050 and Geosci 3060; or consent of instructor. 4700. X-Ray Diffraction Analysis STATE (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. 4800. Independent Research (1-3) A, S, Su Prerequisite: Consent of instructor prior to registration. (May be repeated for a maximum of five credit hours.) 4890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-6) A continuation of Geosci 2890. Open to all students. 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. 4950. Advanced Field Geology (1-3) A, S, Su Fundamentals of geology applied during field trips. Readings, written and oral reports, and/or examinations required Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 4970. Senior Thesis (2) A, 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. 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. Six WEBER (offered as needed) Three lectures per week. Local field trips required. Prerequisites: hours of lab and field work per week. Prerequisites: Geosci 2050 Izv Geosci 3060 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 and Geosci 3150; or consent of instructor. UnM (3) A Acquaintance with the various methods and curriculum of secondary 4630. Global Tectonics rocks and surficial deposits, and analysis of geologic hazards. Results are presented in written reports and geologic maps. solutions, geochemical cycles, and isotope geochemistry. Three lectures per week. Prerequisites: Chem 1220 and Geosci 2050; or (GPS) technology. Two lectures and two three-hour labs per week. 4300. Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology HNRS & BIS LIBSCI consent of instructor. Prerequisite: Geosci 4210. presented in written reports, maps, and graphical formats. Forty to 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 4060. Geologic Field Methods DEGREE REQ GEN ED COURSES 4210. Introduction to Computer Mapping and Geographic Information Systems (4) A Principles of spatial analysis including data base design, data input, UNIVERSITY CJ ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI