College of Science 571 CHEM 4990 - Senior Seminar Credits: (l) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] A seminar course where students will share their research results with fellow students and faculty in written and oral formats. Prerequisite: CHEM 4800 or permission of instructor. CHEM 5030 - Chemistry for Teachers Credits: (3-5) 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. Contract must be approved by instructor, department chair, and Director of the Master of Education Program. May be repeated twice with a maximum of 5 credit hours. Department of Geosciences Department Chair: Dr. Richard Ford Location: Science Lab Building, Room SL 202M Telephone Contact: Marianne Bischoff 801-626-7139 Professors: Jeffrey Eaton, Richard Ford, Marek Matyjasik, James Wilson, Adolph Yonkee; Associate Professor: Michael Hernandez The Geosciences are concerned with the Earth, its origin, composition, and evolution through time as well as studying the processes that affect the Earth and the life forms that have lived on it in the past. Many geoscience applications use computer technology (GIS and Remote Sensing) for mapping the Earth and modeling the processes that affect the planet. The department offers bachelor's degrees in Geology, Applied Environmental Geosciences, and Earth Science Teaching, and an option in the Physical Science Composite Teaching Major. A Geology Minor, Earth Science Teaching Minor, and a Geospatial Analysis Minor are available. An Institutional Certificate in Geomatics (Applied Computer Mapping) is also available. Interdisciplinary Programs The Geosciences Department participates in the interdisciplinary Environmental Studies Minor Program and the Urban and Regional Planning Emphasis Program. Students who wish to enroll in one of these programs should indicate their desire to do so with the program coordinator who will help them work out a proper combination of courses to fit their particular needs. (See the Engaged Learning and Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog.) 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 Geosciences, and 6 credit hours from the Department of Computer Science and/or Department of Information Systems & Technologies. Additional information pertaining to the Geospatial Analysis program and Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems Laboratory (RSGISL) may be found at: http:// depa rtments. weber. edu/geosciences. Course Requirements for Institutional Certificate Geosciences Courses Required (16 credit hours) • GEO 3400 - Remote Sensing I Credits: (4) • GEO 4210 - Introduction to Computer Mapping and Geographic Information Systems Credits: (4) • GEO 4220 - Technical and Applicational Issues in GIS Credits: (4) • GEO 4400 - Remote Sensing II: Advanced Digital Image Processing Credits: (4) Computer Science Courses Required (6 credit hours) Select at least 6 hours from thefollowing: • CS 1023 - Selected Programming Language Credits: (4) • CS 1410 - Object-Oriented Programming Credits: (4) • 1ST 2110 - Software Development I Credits: (3) • 1ST 3210 - Database Design and Implementation Credits: (4) • 1ST 3720 - Software Development II Credits: (3) Additional Information: Other applicable geospatial, 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 (BIS) Degree. The Geomatics Certificate provides students with the essential skills necessary for todays geospatial applications. Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog