Either Or Or GEOG PS/SI1000 Natural Environments of the Earth (3) & GEO SI1115 Physical Geology Lab (1) GEO PS/SI1110 Dynamic Earth: Physical Geology (3) & GEO SI1115 Physical Geology Lab (1) GEO PS 1060 Environmental Geosciences (3) & GEO 1065 Environmental Geosciences Lab (1) Or Any 4 hours of GEO courses numbered 3000 or above If any requted cowses for the Geospatial Analysis Minor are also requted 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 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 (RSG1SL) may be found at: http://departments.weber.edu/geosciences. Course Requirements for Institutional Certificate Geosciences Courses Required (16 credit hours) GEO 3400 Remote Sensing I (4) GEO 4210 Intro to Computer Mapping & GIS (4) GEO 4220 Technical & Applicational Issues in GIS (4) GEO 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 SI 1023 Selected Programming Language (4) CS SI1410 Object-Oriented Programming (4) 1ST SI2110 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 Dtector. A selected sample of degree programs that will compliment the Geomatics Certificate include Applied Envtonmental 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 today's geospatial applications. GEOSCIENCES COURSES - GEO GEO PS 1020. 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, including the rise of dinosaurs and mass extinctions. A writing intensive course requiring a term paper using library resources. Three lectures per week. GEO 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. GEO PS 1060. Environmental Geosciences (3) F, S The scientific study of the interaction 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 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: GEO PS 1060, or concurrent enrollment. GEO 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. 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. GEO SI1115. 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: GEO PS/SI1110 or GEOG PS/SI 1000, or concurrent enrollment in either class. GEO PS/SI1130. 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. GEO 1220. Historical Geology (4) S 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 PS/SI1110 and GEO Sill 15. GEO PS/SI1350. 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. GEO 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: GEO SI1115 or permission of instructor. GEO 2600. Laboratory Safety (1) F, S 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 lecture/demonstration format. Weber State University 20 05 - 2006 Catalog