Geology Geology General Information 422. Technical Issues in GIS (4) W This course deals with GIS algorithms, data structures, advanced computational topics and analysis of error. Labs include technical programming exercises. Two lectures and two 3-hour labs per week. Prerequisite: Geogr 421. 423. Application Issues in GIS (4) S This course explores operational and management issues. Ways in which traditional planning and management theories and techniques can be implemented in GISs are examined. Practical work includes analytical exercises using spatial analysis techniques and GIS products in management/planning contexts or related research. Two lectures and two 3-hour labs per week. Prerequisite Geogr 422. 440. Remote Sensing II: Digital Image Processing (4) 5 An analysis of earth surface features with an emphasis to establish spectral characteristics for selected training sites. Satellite imagery derived from Landsat MSS and TM scanners is analyzed by computer-assisted statistical algorithms. A final hard copy of a classified subscene is generated by digital image processing techniques. Prerequisite: Geogr 340. 480. Special Problems (1-5) Su, A, W, S A personalized course designed to foster individual research and scientific writing. 489. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) Su, A, W, S A continuation of Geography 289. Open to all students. 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) (Offered as needed) Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. 495. Advanced Regional Field Studies (1-5) S A directed study of specific geographic regions utilizing field observations, lectures, and individual student research. Prerequisite: a general course in Geography or consent of the instructor. 499. Seminar (3) W A course for senior students in which basic research methods are applied to geographic problems. 503. Geography for Teachers (3-5) (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 OF GEOLOGY Chair: E. Fred Pashley, Jr. Location: Science Lab, 202M Telephone Contact: Elna Lucas 626-7139 Professors: Sidney R. Ash, Richard W. Moyle, E. Fred Pashley, Jr., James R. Wilson; Assistant Professor: Kevin P. Corbett Description Geology is concerned with the earth, its origin, composition, and evolution through time as well as studying the processes that affect the earth's surface and the life forms that have lived on the earth in the past. The Geology area offers a bachelor degree in geology. Geology also offers an Earth Science Composite Teaching Major and an option in the Physical Science/Mathematics/Computer Science Composite major. A geology minor and a geology teaching minor are available as well as a two year associate of applied science degree in a Geological Technician program. PROGRAM: GEOLOGY MAJOR BACHELOR DEGREE General Requirements: • WSU Core Requirements (see index). • General Education Requirements (see index). • A minor is required. • A grade of C- or better is required in all Geology courses to be counted in the major. • 183 total hours are required for this degree. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). • An overall GPA of 2.00 (C) is required. Specific Requirements: • Minimum of 53 credit hours in Geology courses. • Geology core courses required of all majors (44 credit hours): Geol NS111 (5), 112 (1), 122 (5), 204 (4), 205 (4), 206 (4), 306 (4), 318 (4), 351 (9), 376 (4) • Select at least one course from each of the following elective groups (9-10 credit hours): Group 1: Geol 254 (4), 315 (4), 339 (3), 385 (4), or 388 (4). Group 2: Geol 410 (4), 430 (4), 450 (4), 455 (4), 460 (4), or 465 (4). Group 3: Geol 483 (2), 497 (2), or 499 (2). Required support courses: • Chem NS121 (5), 122 (5), 123 (5); Math 106 (5), 107 (5). Fifteen hours of Physics in the General Physics or Engineering Physics series: Phsx NS111 (4), 112 (4), 113 (4), NS114(1), 115(1), 116(1) or Phsx NS261 (4), 262 (4), 263 (4), NS264 (1), 265 (1), 266 (1). Computer Science - one computer language course chosen from CS130 (4), 140 (4), 160 (4), or 220 (4). • Recommended support courses: All students planning to attend graduate school should take the Engineering Physics series and Math 211 (5), 212 (5), and 213 (4). Students contemplating advanced degrees in geophysics and hydrology, in particular, will need additional mathematics. Recommended for all students: Geogr 345 (3). PROGRAM: EARTH SCIENCE COMPOSITE TEACHING MAJOR - (See program requirements in the Composite Teaching Majors section of the College of Education.) PROGRAM: PHYSICAL SCIENCE/ MATHEMATICS/COMPUTER SCIENCE COMPOSITE TEACHING MAJOR BACHELOR DEGREE - (See program requirements in the Composite Teaching Majors section of the College of Education.) PROGRAM: GEOLOGY DEPARTMENTAL HONORS General Requirements: • Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete 10 hours of General Honors courses (see the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog). • Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3. • Fulfill requirements for one of the following: Earth Science Composite Teaching Major or Geology Major. Specific Requirements: • In fulfilling requirements for one of the departmental majors complete at least 20 credit hours of Honors credit. • In addition complete a Geology Honors Senior Project (Geol 480) for 2 hours credit. • A student may receive Geology Honors credit in any of the following courses depending upon which major the student is pursuing: Geol 306, 315, 318, 363, 376, 385, 388, 430, 450, 483, 499. Permission from the department chair should be sought before registering in a course for Honors credit. A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honors credit. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog.) PROGRAM: GEOLOGICAL TECHNICIAN ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE General Requirements: • A minimum of 95 credit hours. • Engl 111 (4), 112 (4), or 210 (3). • At least 20 hours from the general education courses listed in the catalog, including at least one course in each of the four areas of Humanities, Natural Science (Life Science groups), Social Science and Personal Development. A minimum overall GPA of 2.00. Specific Requirements: • A minimum of 33 hours in Geology courses. • A grade of C- or better in each Geology course. • Geology courses required: Geol NS111 (5), 112 (1), 121 (4), 122 (5), 222 (4), 339 (3) and 11 additional hours in Geology chosen with approval of adviser. • Support courses required: Math 106 (5), 107 (5); Chem NS111 (5), 112 (5), 113 (5) or NS121 (5), 122 (5), 123 (5); and 9 hours chosen from CS 160 (4), 143 (4), 215 (3); Geogr 345 (3), 346 (3), 347 (3); and Photo 101 (4). PROGRAM: GEOLOGY MINOR AND GEOLOGY TEACHING MINOR General Requirements: • A grade of C- or better in minor courses. Specific Requirements: Geology minor: • Geology courses required (minimum 30 credit hours): Geol NS 111 (5), 112 (1) and 122 (5), with a minimum of 19 hours of geology classes which must include Geol NS121 (4) or the three-quarter sequence 204 (4), 205 (4), and 206 (4), and at least two classes from the following list: Geol 306 (4), 315 (4), 318 (4) 376 (4) and 450 (4). Geology Teaching minor: • Geology courses required: Geol NS 111 (5), 112 (1), NS 121 (4), 122 (5). • Select three of the following four courses: Geol 295 and/or 495 (3); 254 (4), 306 (4), 318 (4). • Teaching minors must sign up for at least one hour in special problems (480) covering the subject content of the fourth course not taken. Any deviation from the above requirements must be approved by the department in advance. GEOLOGY COURSES - GEOL NS103. Earthquakes and Volcanoes (3) A study of the causes and geographic distribution of earthquakes and volcanoes with particular attention to current ideas of plate tectonics and problems of prediction. Students will develop computational skills through problem solving and the use of computer modeling. Three lectures per week. NS111/111L. Physical Geology (5) A, W 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. Optional lab required for geology, engineering, and science teaching majors and minors. Five lectures a week for NS111 or four lectures and one 3-hour lab per week for NS 111L. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Applied Science & Technology Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Health Professions Social & Behavioral Sciences 222 223 Continuing Education