348 Or GEO PS 1060 Environmental Geosciences (3) Sc GEO 1065 Environmental Geosciences Lab (1) Or Any 4 hours of GEO 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) institutional certificate Advisor: Dr. Michael Hernandez 626-8186 » 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 Geosdences, and 6 credit hours from the Department of Computer Sdence 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: Course Requirements for Institutional Certificate Geosciences Courses Required (16 credit hours) GEO 3400 Remote Sensing I (4) GEO 4210 Intro to Computer Mapping Sc GIS (4) GEO 4220 Technical Sc Applicational Issues in GIS (4) GEO 4400 Remote Sensing II: Advanced Digital Image Processing (4) Computer Science Courses Required (6 credit hours) Select at least 6 hours from the following: CS 1023 Selected Programming Language (4) CS 1410 Object-Oriented Programming (4) 1ST 2110 Software Development I (3) 1ST 3210 Database Design and Implementation (4) 1ST 3720 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 Geosdences, Geology, Computer Science, Information Systems & Technologies, Geography, Archaeology, or a combination of three emphasis areas for a Bachelor of Integrated Studies (BIS) Degree. The Geomatics Certificate provides students with the essential skills necessary for today's geospatial applications. GEOSCIENCES COURSES - GEO GEO PS1020. Dinosaurs and 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, induding the rise of dinosaurs and mass extindions. A writing intensive course requiring a term paper using library resources. Three ledures per week. GEO PS1030. Earthquakes and Volcanoes (3) Su, F, Sp 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. GEO PS 1060. Environmental Geosciences (3) Su, F, Sp The scientific study of the interadion of humans and earth systems including topics of natural hazards; soil, water, energy and mineral resources; and issues of global change. Three lectures per week. GEO 1065. Environmental Geosciences Lab (1) F, Sp 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: GEO PS 1060, or concurrent enrollment. GEO PS1110. Dynamic Earth: Physical Geology (3) Su, F, Sp Fundamental prindples of geology emphasizing physical aspects of the Earth including earth materials, plate tectonics, and the effeds 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 geosdences, science teaching, archaeology, and pre-engineering. Three ledures per week. Optional field trip to observe local geologic features. GEO 1115. Physical Geology Lab (1) F, Sp The study of minerals and rocks in hand specimens, as well as surfidal processes of the Earth revealed by topographic maps and air photos. One three-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: GEO PS1110 or GEOG PS 1000, or concurrent enrollment in either class. GEO PS1130. Introduction to Meteorology (3) F, Sp 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. GEO 1220. Historical Geology (4) Sp 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: GEO PS1110 and GEO 1115. GEO PS1350. Principles of Earth Science (3) Sp Overview of Earth's systems, including weather, climate, seasons, rocks and minerals, processes that change Earth's surface, earthquakes, volcanoes, and plate tedonics. Data collection and analysis are included. Two ledures and one three-hour lab per week. Designed for Elementary Education majors. GEO 2050. Earth Materials (4) F An introduction to the origin, dassification, 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: GEO 1115 or permission of instructor. GEO 2600. Laboratory Safety (1) F, Sp An interdisciplinary, team-taught course that will be an overview of the major chemical, biological and physical safely issues related to science laboratories and field work. Class will meet once per week and will be taught in a ledure/demonstration format. GEO 2890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-6) Open to all students in Geosdences 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. GEO 2920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-4) (offered as needed) Consult the semester dass schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. Weber State University 2011 - 2012 Catalog