258 Sophqmore,Ajis Geosci 121 Chem PS121 Geosci 315 HU/HL Gen Ed Total Hrs. Geosci 318 GeogrPS113 SS Gen Ed HU/HL Gen Ed Total Hrs. Seniob Educ 307 Educ 315 Educ 365 Geosci 325 Total Hrs. 4 5 4 3 16 4 4 3 4 15 3 3 3 5 16 JmmQWmmtm Phsx PS103 Chem 122 SS Gen Ed HU/HL Gen Ed Total Hrs. Geosci 275 HU/HL Gen Ed SS Gen Ed Total Hrs. Educ 416 Educ 462 Educ 462 Electives Total Hrs. 5 5 3 3 16 15 3 3 3 4 13 Chem 123 Geosci 254 HU/HL Gen Ed LS Gen Ed Total Hrs. Educ 300 Educ 301 Educ 303 Educ 304 Electives Total Hrs. Educ 495 Educ 499 Total Hrs. 5 4 4 3 16 2 3 3 3 4 16 12 3 15 Physical Science Composite Teaching Major (See the Department of Physics section of this catalog for program requirements.) GEOLOGY DEPARTMENTAL HONOURS » Program Prerequisite: Enroll in the General Honours Programme and complete 10 hours of General Honours courses (see the Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog). » Grade Requirements: Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3. » Credit Hour Requirements: Fulfill requirements for either the Earth Science Composite Teaching Major or Geology Major, of which at least 20 hours must be completed on an Honours basis. A student may receive Geology Honours credit in any of the following courses depending upon which major the student is pursuing:* Geosci 306 Structural Geology 4 Geosci 315 Geomorphology 4 Geosci 318 Paleontology 4 Geosci 363 Geology of North America 4 Geosci 376 Principles of Stratigraphy 4 Geosci 385 Principles of Sedimentology 4 Geosci 388 Groundwater 4 Geosci 430 Opti Mineralogy and Petrography 4 Geosci 450 Mineral Deposits 4 Geosci 499 Senior Seminar in Earth Systems 3 In addition, complete a Geology Honours Senior Project (Geosci 480) for 2 credit hours. * 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.) GEOLOGY MINOR » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C-" or better in courses used toward the minor. » Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 32 credit hours in Geoscience courses. Course Requirements for Minor Geology Courses Required (20 credit hours) Geosci Geosci Geosci Geosci Geosci Geosci PSlll 112 113 121 122 315 Physical Geology 5 Phys Geol Lab - Surficial Processes 1 Physical Geol Lab - Earth Materials 1 Rocks, Minerals, & Earth Materials 4 5 4 Historical Geology Geomorphology Geology Electives (minimum 12 credit hours) Select at least two classes from the following. Geosci 254 Environmental Geology Geosci 306 Structural Geology Geosci 308 Water Resources Geosci 318 Paleontology Geosci 376 Principles of Stratigraphy 4 4 4 4 4 Remaining electives to complete the 32 credit hour requirement must be Geoscience courses numbered 200 or higher. No more than 2 credit hours from Geosci 295 (1-8) and Geosci 495 (1-8) will be counted toward the 32 credit hour total. GEOLOGY TEACHING MINOR » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C-" or in courses used toward the minor. » Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 32 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 for Minor Geology Courses Required (24 credit hours) Geosci PSlll Physical Geology 5 Geosci 112 Phys Geol Lab - Surficial Processes 1 Geosci 113 Physical Geol Lab - Earth Materials 1 Geosci 121 Rocks, Minerals, & Earth Materials 4 Geosci 122 Historical Geology 5 Geosci 254 Environmental Geology 4 Geosci 315 Geomorphology 4 Geology Electives (8-9 credit hours) Select two of the following. Geosci 275 Introduction to Oceanography 5 Geosci 306 Structural Geology 4 Geosci 308 Water Resources 4 Geosci 318 Paleontology 4 Geosci 325 Geology of Utah 5 Any deviation from the above requirements must be approved by the department in advance. Geospatial Analysis MINOR Advisor: Dr. Danny M. Vaughn, 626-7954 » 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 25 credit hours. Course Requirements for Minor Geosciences Courses Required (23 credit hours) Geosci 339 Aerial Photo Interpretation 3 Geosci 340 Remote Sensing I 4 Geosci 421 Intro to Computer Mapping 4 Geosci 422 Technical Issues in GIS 4 Geosci 423 Application Issues in GIS 4 Geosci 440 Remote Sensing II 4 Electives (select one or more of the following, 3-5 credit hours) Botany 321 Soils & Environment 5 Botany 345 Plant Ecology 5 Botany 347 Plant Geography 3 Geosci 254 Environmental Geology 4 Geosci 315 Geomorphology 4 Geosci PS101 Physical Geography 5 Geogr 305 Geography of Climates 4 Geogr 341 Land Use Planning Techniques 3 Zool 347 Zoogeography 3 Additional course i from other majors may be substituted provided a student obtains permission from the principal advisor of the Geospatial Analysis program. GEOSCIENCES COURSES - GEOSCI PSIOl. Physical Geography (5) Su, A, W, S A study of the physical elements of the environment, e.g., landforms, weather, climate, natural vegetation, hydrology and soils, and their integrated patterns of world distribution (same as Geogr PS101.) PS 103. Earthquakes and Volcanoes (4) 5m, A, W, 5 A study of the causes and geographic distribution of earthquakes and volcanoes with particular attention to plate tectonics and examples from the western U.S. Homework and class projects emphasize the development of analytical and computational skills as applied to geologic problems. Four lectures per week. PSlll. Physical Geology (5) Su, A, W, S Physical features and processes of the Earth including rocks, minerals, earthquakes, volcanoes, plate tectonics, and the effects of water, wind and ice on the Earth's surface. Field trip to observe local geologic features. Students with majors or minors in geology, science teaching, and engineering should take the associated laboratory courses. Five lectures and demonstrations per week. 112. Physical Geology Laboratory: Surficial Processes (1) A, W Laboratory study of landforms and geologic processes using topographic and geologic maps, air photos, and satellite imagery. One 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: Geosci PSlll, or concurrent registration. 113. Physical Geology Laboratory: Earth Materials (1) A, 5 Laboratory study of rocks, minerals, and their origin. One three- hour laboratory each week. Prerequisite: Geosci PSlll or concurrent registration. 121. Rocks, Minerals, and Earth Materials (4) A, 5 Recognition and occurrences of the common ore and rock minerals, rocks, fuels, and other economic materials. Field trip required Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. 122. Historical Geology (5) W, 5 The history of the earth with particular emphasis on North America. Short field trips requirEd Four lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: Geosci PSlll, Geosci 112 and Geosci 113 (or concurrent registration). PS135. Principles of Earth Science (5) A, W, S A preliminary study of the Earth's systems. Through the use of lecture, laboratory analysis, data collection, peer interaction groups, problem solving, field experiences, and individual out-of-class 259 observations this course will develop an appreciation and understanding of the Earth's systems. It will also emphasize awareness of human roles in the proper use, management and preservation of the natural environment. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab per week; several of the labs are field trips requiring an additional field trip fee. (same as Geogr PS135). Recommended for Elementary Education majors. PS 160. Dinosaurs, Fossils, and Extinction (4) A, 5 A study of Paleozoic and Mesozoic fossils with particular emphasis on the dinosaurs and culminating with their extinction. Examples will be taken primarily from occurrences in Utah. Students will do library and/or laboratory research to gather information for written assignments. Field trips to museums and/or quarries. Four lectures a week. A writing intensive course. PS 180. Geology of the National Parks (3) 5m, A, W, 5 A study of the rocks, fossils, and geologic processes seen in selected national parks, including study of features such as volcanoes, glaciers, canyons, geysers, and coral reefs. Three lectures a week. 205. Mineralogy (5) W The study of minerals, crystallography, and mineral chemistry. Laboratory work in the identification of minerals whether in hand specimen based on crystallography and physical properties or by X- ray diffraction. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisites: Geosci PSlll, Geosci 112, Geosci 113, Geosci 122, and Chem PS121. 206. Petrology (5) 5 Detailed study of the origin and characteristics of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Laboratory description and classification of rocks based primarily on hand specimen observations. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs a week. Prerequisites: Geosci 205 and Chem PS122. 222. Geological Techniques (4) (Offered as needed) Theory and operation of technical equipment used to collect and analyze geological samples; includes instruction in making thin sections, use of stream gauging equipment, sampling of rocks and soils, study of well samples and logs, seismic profiles, sediment textural analysis and other geologic techniques. One lecture and two 3-hour labs a week. Prerequisites: Geosci 121 and Geosci 122. 254. Environmental Geology (4) A The relationship between humans and their geologic habitat. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisites: Geosci PSlll, Geosci 112, or consent of the instructor. 260. Laboratory Safety (1-2) 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. Students opting for two credit hours will be required to complete a directed assignment related to their area of concentration. Both credit hours must be taken concurrently. 275. Introduction to Oceanography (5) W Study of the physical processes in the oceans, including currents, waves, tides and their effects upon the shoreline and ocean floor. The class also treats life in the seas. Five lectures a week. 289. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) Open to all students in Geology 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. 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