College of Science 559 Development of problem solving and analytical thinking skills are emphasized through homework assignments related to geologic processes. Three lectures per week. GEO 1060 PS - Environmental Geosciences Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem, Online] Spring [Full Sem, Online] Summer [Online] 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 Lab Credits: (l) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] 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 1060 , or concurrent enrollment. GEO 1110 PS - Dynamic Earth: Physical Geology Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem, Online] Spring [Full Sem, Online] Summer [Online] 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 1115 - Physical Geology Lab Credits: (l) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] 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 1110 or GEOG 1000 , or concurrent enrollment in either class. GEO 1130 PS - Introduction to Meteorology Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [lst Blk] 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 Credits: (4) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] 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 1110 and GEO 1115- GEO 1350 PS - Principles of Earth Science Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Overview of Earth's systems, including weather, climate, seasons, rocks and minerals, processes that change Earth's surface, earthquakes, volcanoes, and plate tectonics. Data collection and analysis are included. Two lectures and one three-hour lab per week. Designed for Elementary Education majors. GEO 2050 - Earth Materials Credits: (4) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] 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 1115 or permission of instructor. GEO 2600 - Laboratory Safety Credits: (l) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] 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. GEO 2890 - Cooperative Work Experience Credits: (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. May be repeated 5 times with a maximum of 6 credit hours. Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog