580 College of Science • GEO 1130 PS - Introduction to Meteorology Credits: (3) • GEO 1220 - Historical Geology Credits: (4) • GEO 3010 - Oceanography and Earth Systems Credits: (3) or • GEO 3210 - Quaternary Environmental Change Credits: (3) • PHYS 1040 PS - Elementary Astronomy Credits: (3) If not taken as part of a student's major requirements, then the following courses are also required (up to 29 credit hours): GEO 3570 - Foundations of Science Education Credits: (3) GEO 4570 - Secondary School Science Teaching Methods Credits: (3) PHYS 2010 PS - College Physics I Credits: (5) and PHYS 2020 - College Physics II Credits: (5) or PHYS 2210 PS - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Credits: (5) and PHYS 2220 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Credits: (5) CHEM 1210 PS - Principles of Chemistry I Credits: (5) and CHEM 1220 - Principles of Chemistry II Credits: (5) HIST 3350 - History and Philosophy of Science Credits: (3) Any deviation from the above requirements must be approved by the department in advance. This minor is best for students majoring in another area of science or science teaching, as one year of chemistry and one year of physics are required to obtain Earth Science teaching certification in the state of Utah. Geosciences Departmental Honors Please see weber.edu/honors/contracts.html for a list of current Departmental Honors contracts and Departmental Honors Advisors. For additional information about the Honors Program, please refer to the Honors Program section of the WSU Catalog. Course Descriptions - GEO Department of Geosciences GEO 1020 - Dinosaurs and the Fossil Record Credits: (3) 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 1030 PS - Earthquakes and Volcanoes Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem, Online] Spring [Full Sem, Online] Summer [2nd Blk, Online] 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 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. Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog