College of Science 561 petrology of sedimentary rocks and the principles, concepts, and applications of stratigraphy. Field trips required. Three lectures and one three-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: GEO 1220 and GEO 2050 ; or consent of instructor. GEO 3570 - Foundations of Science Education Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] 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 science teaching at the secondary level. This course serves as a foundation to apreservice science teacher's education coursework. GEO 3753 - Geomicrobiology Credits: (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 1210 or approval of the instructor. Cross-listed with MICR 3753- GEO 3880 - Groundwater Credits: (4) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Origin, occurrence, behavior, and use of groundwater, with special emphasis on practical applications in Utah. Three lectures and one three hour lab per week. Prerequisite: GEO 1115 and either MATH 1050 or MATH 1080 ; or consent of instructor. GEO 4010 - Ancient Environments and Paleoecology Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] A multi disciplinary 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 Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] A capstone course in the collection and analysis of field data for various Geoscience applications. Topics include introductory surveying, geologic mapping of bedrock and surficial deposits, measuring stratigraphic sections, 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. Prerequisite: GEO 2050 , GEO 3150 , and GEO 3550 . GEO 4100 - Engineering Geology Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Introduction to basic concepts in engineering geology and geotechnical engineering; emphasizes problem solving as the primary method. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: GEO 1060 and GEO 1065 , or GEO 2050 , or consent of instructor. GEO 4150 - Environmental Assessment Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Interdisciplinary study of geology applied to transport of contaminants in groundwater, environmental site assessment and remediation. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: GEO 1060 and GEO 1065 , or GEO 2050 , or consent of instructor. GEO 4210 - Introduction to Computer Mapping and Geographic Information Systems Credits: (4) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Principles of spatial analysis including data base design, data input, and spatial modeling in the context of an information system using the ArcGIS family of software. The nature of computer mapping is examined with an emphasis on scale, minimum mapping unit, topology, and projected mapped features. Three lectures and one three-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: MATH 1040 and proficiency in the Windows operating system, or consent of instructor. GEO 4220 - Technical and Applicational Issues in GIS Credits: (4) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] A capstone course in spatial analysis in which data entry, data manipulation, spatial modeling, and analysis are addressed through the completion of the research project addressing a spatial problem using GIS and the computer as a modeling instrument. Advanced level, computer-intensive applications are employed using the ArcGIS family of software. Three lectures and one three-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: GEO 4210 . GEO 4300 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology Credits: (4) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] The origin, classification, and identification of igneous and metamorphic rocks, and understanding of igneous and metamorphic processes. Laboratory includes analysis of rocks in thin section and an introduction to optical mineralogy. Three lectures and one three-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: GEO 2050 and CHEM 1220 ; or consent of instructor. Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog