GEO 2950. Geoscience Fieldtrips (1-3) F, Sp Application of basic Geosdence field methods during fieldtrips. Readings, written and oral reports, and/or examinations may be required. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. GEO 3010. Oceanography and Earth Systems (3) Sp (alternate years) Study of the world's oceans as a framework for examining the major issues in Earth system science. Topics include plate tectonics and the origin of ocean basins, atmosphere-ocean linkages and feedbacks, El Nino events, the ocean's role in biogeochemical cydes, structure and organization of marine ecosystems, and the sdentific basis for understanding human impacts on marine systems. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: GEO PS1110 or GEO PS1130 or GEOGPS1000. GEO 3060. Structural Geology (4) F (alternate years) Origin and characteristics of structural features in deformed rock. Topics include basic prindples of stress, strain, and rock ddorma- tion; analysis of faults and folds; and relations to major tectonic features of Earth. Field trips required. Three lectures and one three-hour lab per week. Prerequisites: GEO 2050 and either MATH QL1050 or MATH QL1080; or consent of instrudor. GEO 3080. Water Resources (3) F A detailed examination of the water cycle, including, precipitation, surface water, groundwater, gladers, water conservation, water management, and water pollution with special emphasis on the water resources of Utah and ndghboring areas. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: GEO 1115. GEO 3150. Geomorphology (4) F A study of landforms, surfidal deposits, and geomorphic processes operating in fluvial, coastal, eolian, and glacial environments. Laboratory exerdses employ maps, aerial photographs, and field analysis to understand the interactive nature of geomorphic processes and landform development. Three ledures and one three-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: GEO 1220 and MATH QL1050 or QL1080. GEO 3180. Paleontology (4) (offered as needed) 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: GEO 1220 or ZOOL 1110 or consent of instructor. GEO 3210. Quaternary Environmental Change (3) Sp (alternate years) Overview of the geologic and paleoclimatic history of the Earth during the last 2 million years (the "Ice Age"), focusing on the interactions between geological, climatological, and biological processes and systems. Topics include the methods used to date Quaternary deposits, nature of Quaternary glaciations, use of proxy data to model past climates, causes of Quaternary dimatic oscillations, history of Pleistocene Lake Bonneville, and the increasing role of humans as agents of environmental change. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: GEO 1220 or GEOGPS1000 or ANTH SS2030. GEO 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: GEO 1220. GEO 3400. Remote Sensing I (4) F An introduction to traditional photographic analysis and digital image processing of remotely sensed imagery (satellite and low- altitude aerial platforms) for earth scientists. An assessment of the electromagnetic spedrum with regard to spectral ranges of reflected 349 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 or consent of instructor. Three ledures and one three-hour lab per week. GEO 3550. Sedimentology and Stratigraphy (4) Sp 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: GEO 1220 and GEO 2050; or consent of instructor. GEO 3570. Foundations of Science Education (3) A thorough investigation of research in science learning and curricular standards at the state and national levels. Foundations of the philosophy of science and scientific inquiry as applicable to sdence teaching at the secondary level. This course serves as a foundation to a preservice science teacher's education coursework. GEO 3753. Geomicrobiology (3) Geomicrobiology is the study of the interactions between microorganisms and minerals. This course will explore 1. geological change mediated by microorganisms, 2. microbial evolution driven by geologically diverse habitats, and 3. applications of geomicrobiology, including understanding the evolution of life on earth, the study of life in extreme environments, and industrial applications of geomicrobiology. This team-taught course includes classroom discussion, laboratories, and field trips. Prerequisite: CHEM PS1210 or approval of the instructor. Cross-listed with MICR 3753. GEO 3880. Groundwater (4) Sp Origin, occurrence, behavior, and use of groundwater, with spedal emphasis on practical applications in Utah. Three lectures and one three hour lab per week. Prerequisites: GEO 1115 and either MATH QL1050 or MATH QL1080; or consent of instrudor. GEO 4010. Ancient Environments and Paleoecology (3) (offered as needed) A multi disdplinary seminar course that will explore both physical and biological methods of interpreting ancient environments and ecology. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: GEO 3180, or GEO 3550, or ZOOL 3450, or BTNY 3454, or CHEM 3070, or consent of instructor. GEO 4060. Geoscience Field Methods (3) F A capstone course in the collection and analysis of field data for various Geoscience applications. Topics include introdudory surveying, geologic mapping of bedrock and surficial deposits, measuring stratigraphic sedions, GPS surveying, groundwater monitoring, and analysis of geologic hazards. Results are presented in maps, computer graphics, written reports, and oral presentations. One hour of lecture and six hours of lab/field work per week. Prerequisites: GEO 2050, GEO 3150, and GEO 3550. GEO 4100. Engineering Geology (3) Sp Introduction to basic concepts in engineering geology and geotechnical engineering; emphasizes problem solving as the primary method. Three ledures per week. Prerequisite: GEO PS1060 and GEO 1065, or GEO 2050, or consent of instrudor. GEO 4150. Environmental Assessment (3) Interdisdplinary study of geology applied to transport of contaminants in groundwater, environmental site assessment and remediation. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: GEO PS 1060 and GEO 1065, or GEO 2050, or consent of instrudor. General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Engaged Learning 8 Interdisciplinary OUR/CBL HNRS/BIS ESL LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science 8 Technology AUSV/ATTC CMT CEET/EE CS MFET/ETM MET DGET ENGR IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities MPC/MENG COMM ENGL FL DANC MUSC THEA ART/ARTH Business 8 Econ MBA MACC/MTAX ACTG BS AD/FIN MGMT MKTG SCM ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MSAT/MED CHF AT/HLTH NUTR/PEP/REC HPHP COURSES ATHL/PE EDUC Health Professions MHA/MSN MSRS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM MLS NRSG RADT DMS/NUCM RATH REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS/ASTR ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOG HIST POLS/PHIL PSY SW/GERT SOC/ANTH AERO MILS NAVS Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2011 - 2012 Catalog