278 279 Advisement All Earth Science Teaching students are required to meet with a faculty advisor (see above) at least annually for course and program advisement. Call 801-626-7139 for more information or to schedule an appointment. In addition, teaching majors are encouraged to consult with an advisor in the Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education (call 801-626-6269). Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (see page 18). Earth Science Teaching majors must satisfy Teacher Education admission and certification requirements. (See Teacher Education Department.) General Education Refer to pages 36-41 for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. Math QL1050 or Math QL1080 is recommended for the Quantitative Literacy requirement. The following courses required for the Earth Science Teaching major will also satisfy general education requirements: Botany LS1203, Chem PS/SI1210, Geosci PS/SI1110, Geosci PS/SI1130, Geosci PS1540, Phsx PS/SI1030, Phsx PS/SI2010 Sc PS/SI2010L, and Phsx PS/SI2210 Sc PS/SI 2210L. The following required education support courses will also satisfy general education requirements: ChFam SS1500 and Comm HU1020. Course Requirements for B.S. Degree Earth Science Courses Required (38 credit hours) Geosci PS/SI1110 Dynamic Earth: Physical Geology (3) Geosci SI1120 Physical Geology Laboratory (1) Geosci PS/SI1130 Meteorology (3) Geosci 1220 Historical Geology (4) Geosci PS1540 Environmental Geosciences (3) Geosci 1550 Environmental Geosciences Lab (1) Geosci 2050 Earth Materials (4) Geosci SI3010 Oceanography Sc Earth Systems (3) Geosci 3150 Geomorphology (4) Geosci 4570 Secondary School Science Teaching Methods (3) Phsx PS/SI1030 Intro to Astronomy (3) Botany LS1203 Plant Biology (3) Select one or more of the following for a minimum of 3 credit hours: Geosci 3060 Structural Geology (4) Geosci 3080 Water Resources (3) Geosci 3180 Paleontology (4) Geosci 3210 Quanternary Environmental Change (3) Geosci 3250 Geology of Utah (3) Geosci 3550 Sedimentology Sc Stratigraphy (4) Geosci 4210 Intro to Computer Cartography Sc GIS (4) Geosci 4750 Special Topics in the Geosciences (2-4) Geosci 4800 Independent Research (1-3) Geosci 4950 Advanced Geoscience Fieldtrips (1-3) Required Support Courses (25-27 credit hours) Chem PS/SI1210/SI1220 Principles of Chemistry (10) Phsx PS/SI2010/SI2020 General Physics (8) Sc Phsx PS/SI2010L/SI2020L Lab (2) or Phsx PS/SI2210/SI2220 Physics for Scientists Sc Engineers (8) Sc Phsx PS/SI2210L/SI2220L Lab (2) either Math QL1050 College Algebra (4) Math QL1080 Precalculus (5) Recommended Support Courses any additional upper division Geoscience course (numbered 3000 and above) Botany 3214 Soils (4) Botany 3303 Plant Genetics (3) * Botany 3473 Plant Geography (3) Geogr 3060 World Environmental Issues (3) Hist 3350 History Sc Philosophy of Science (3) Zool LS1010 Animal Biology (3) * * Completion of Zool LS1010 and Botany 3303 will allow students to receive the Integrated Science teaching endorsement (7th grade) in addition to the Earth Science endorsement (8th & 9th grade). Suggested Course Sequence Please refer to this program in the on-line catalog (weber.edu/catalog) and/or contact the department for a suggested course sequence. Physical Science Composite Teaching Major See the Department of Physics section of this catalog for program requirements. Geosciences » Program Prerequisite: Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete 8 hours of General Honors courses (see the Honors Program). » Grade Requirements: Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3. » Credit Hour Requirements: Fulfill requirements for either the Earth Science Teaching Major, Applied Environmental Geosciences Major or Geology Major, of which at least 15 hours must be completed on an Honors basis. A student may receive Geology Honors credit in any course numbered 3000 and above with the exception of Geosci 4890 and 4950.* In addition, complete a Geology Honors Senior Thesis (Geosci 4970) for 2 credit hours. * 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 Honors Program.) Geology Advisor: Dr. Jeff Eaton 626-6225 » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C-" or better in courses used toward the minor. » Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 19 credit hours in Geosciences courses. Course Requirements for Minor Geology Courses Required (12 credit hours) Geosci PS/SI1110 Dynamic Earth: Physical Geology (3) Geosci SI1120 Physical Geology Laboratory (1) Geosci 1220 Historical Geology (4) Geosci 2050 Earth Materials (4) Geosciences Electives (minimum 7 credit hours) Select at least two classes from the following Geosci PS1540 Environmental Geosciences (3) Geosci 1550 Environmental Geosciences Lab (1) Geosci 3060 Structural Geology (4) Geosci 3080 Water Resources (3) Geosci 3150 Geomorphology (4) Geosci 3180 Paleontology (4) Geosci 3210 Quaternary Environmental Change (3) Geosci 3550 Sedimentology Sc Stratigraphy (4) Geosci 4010 Ancient Environments Sc Paleoecology (3) Earth Science Advisor: Dr. Richard Ford 626-6942 » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C-" or in courses used toward the minor. » Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 20 credit hours in Geosciences courses. Students who select the Earth Science Teaching Minor must satisfy the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department). Course Requirements for Minor Geology Courses Required (20-23 credit hours) Geosci PS/SI1110 Dynamic Earth: Physical Geology (3) Geosci Sill 20 Physical Geology Laboratory (1) Geosci 1220 Historical Geology (4) Geosci PS1540 Environmental Geosciences (3) Geosci 1550 Environmental Geosciences Lab (1) Geosci 2050 Earth Materials (4) Geosci 3150 Geomorphology (4) 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 (3) Any deviation from the above requirements must be approved by the department in advance. This minor is best for students majoring in another area of science or science teaching, as one year of chemistry and one year of physics are required to obtain Earth Science teaching certification in the state of Utah. Geospatial Analysis Advisor: Dr. Danny M. Vaughn, 801-626-7954 » 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 20 credit hours. Course Requirements for Minor Geosciences Courses Required (20 credit hours) Geosci 3400 Geosci 4210 Geosci 4220 Geosci 4400 Either Geogr PS/SI1010 Sc Geosci SI1120 Or Or Geosci PS/SI 1110 Sc Geosci SI1120 Geosci PS1540 Sc Geosci 1550 Remote Sensing I (4) Intro to Computer Mapping Sc Geographic Info Systems (4) Technical Sc Applicational Issues in GIS (4) Remote Sensing II: Digital Image Processing (4) Natural Environments of the Earth (3) Physical Geology Lab (1) Dynamic Earth: Physical Geology (3) Physical Geology Lab (1) Environmental Geosciences (3) Environmental Geosciences Lab (1) Or Any 4 hours of Geosci courses numbered 3000 or above 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. Geomatics (Applied Mapping Sciences) ttisfiii Advisor: Dr. Danny M. Vaughn, 801-626-7954 » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in all courses used toward the certificate (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable). An overall GPA of 2.75 is required for the six core courses in the Certificate Program. » Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 16 credit hours from the Department of Geosciences, and 6 credit hours from the Department of Computer Science and/or Department of Information Systems Sc Technologies. Additional information pertaining to the Geospatial Analysis program and Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems Laboratory (RSGISL) may be found at: http://departments.weber.edu/geosciences/ certificate_l.htm. Course Requirements for the Certificate Program Geosciences Courses Required (16 credit hours) Geosci 3400 Remote Sensing I (4) Geosci 4210 Intro to Computer Mapping Sc Geographic Info Systems (4) Geosci 4220 Technical Sc Applicational Issues in GIS (4) Geosci 4400 Remote Sensing II: Advanced Digital Image Processing (4) and Computer Science Courses Required (6 credit hours) Select at least 6 hours from the following: CS SI1023 Selected Programming Language (4) CS SI1220 Object-Oriented Programming Using C++ (4) ISScT SI2110 Software Development I (3) ISScT 2510 Database Design Sc Implementation (3) ISScT 3130 Software Development II (3) Other applicable computer programming or database courses may be considered at the discretion of the Certificate Program Director. A selected sample of degree programs that will compliment the Geomatics Certificate include Applied Environmental Geosciences, Geology, Computer Science, Information Systems & Technologies, Geography, Archaeology, or a combination of three emphasis areas for a Bachelor of Integrated Studies (B.I.S.) Degree. The Geomatics Certificate will serve to improve employment opportunities for students engaged in the mapping sciences. GEOSCIENCES COURSES - GEOSCI Geosci PS/SI1030. Earthquakes and Volcanoes (3) Su, F, S The causes, distribution, and effects of earthquakes and volcanoes 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. Geosci PS/SI1110. Dynamic Earth: Physical Geology (3) Su, F, S 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. 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