266 One of the following Geosci 1120 Geosci 1550 Physical Geology Lab 1 Environmental Geosciences Lab 1 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. GEOSCIENCES COURSES - GEOSCI PS1030. Earthquakes and Volcanoes (3) Sm, 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. PSlllO. 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. Useful for all students, and recommended as the first geology course for students with majors/minors in geosciences, science teaching, archaeology, and pre-engineering. Three lectures per week. Optional field trip to observe local geologic features. 1120. Physical Geology Laboratory (1) F, S The study of minerals and rocks in hand specimens, as well as surficial processes of the earth revealed by topographic maps and air photos. One three-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: Geosci PSlllO or Geogr PS1010, or concurrent enrollment in either class. PS 1130. Introduction to Meteorology (3) F, S Survey of atmospheric processes that create weather. Topics include solar radiation, temperature, moisture, pressure, wind, storm systems, weather forecasting, and air pollution. Problem solving skills and use of satellite imagery included. Three lectures per week. 1220. Historical Geology (4) 5 The history of the earth and the methods used to interpret this history. Short field trips required. Three lectures and one three- hour lab per week. Prerequisite: Geosci PSlllO and Geosci 1120. PS1350. Principles of Earth Science (3) F, 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) JF, S 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) F, S 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) F 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) F An introduction to the origin, classification, and identification of minerals and rocks including topics related to crystallography, mineral chemistry, petrology, and the importance of mineral and rock resources to our society. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Geosci 1120 or permission of instructor. 2600. Laboratory Safety (1) F, 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) F Physical and biological processes in the oceans. Evolution of ocean basins and continental margins by plate tectonic processes, nature of currents, waves, and tides, biogeochemical cycles, and sedimentary processes in marine and shoreline environments. Three lectures per week. Prerequisites: Geosci PSlllO or Geogr PS1010. 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) 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. 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. 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 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 three- hour lab per week. Prerequisite: Geosci 2050. 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 IH or consent of instructor. 267 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. 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 PS1010 or Phsx PS2010/L or Phsx PS2210/L; or consent of instructor. Three lectures and one three hour lab per week. 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. 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 (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. 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. 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 ArcView 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. 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. 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 1220; or consent of instructor. 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. 4510. Geology Field Camp (5) Sm (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. 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 1220; or consent of instructor. 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 1220 and Geosci 2050; or consent of instructor. 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 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: Geosci 3060 and Math 1220; or consent of instructor. 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. 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