Department of Geology and Geography Professor Walter R. Buss, Head; Associate Professor Dallas O. Peterson The Department of Geology and Geography provides an opportunity for the student to acquire an appreciation of his natural environment through the use of slides, lectures, laboratory studies and field trips. A second major purpose of the department is to make the student conscious of such work problems as conservation and the reciprocal relationship of man and his environment. The third major purpose is to provide fundamental training needed by those desiring to make a vocation of geology and geography and to aid in their placement according to their talents. Geography MinorStudents minoring in geography must take Geography 1, Geology 21, or Physics 13, and three approved courses from the following: Geography 20, 23, 101, 105, 107, 109, 111. Geography Teaching MinorSame as above. Geology MinorStudents minoring in geology must take Geology 51, 52, 61, 62, 63, 110, and 150. Geology 105 recommended. GEOGRAPHY Courses of Instruction 1. Environmental GeographyRelationship and motions of the earth and the effects of these and other factors such as climate, soil, land features, vegetation, and animals on man's activities. AWS (5). Buss, Peterson 2. Physical Geography of UtahDiverse features of Utah, with emphasis on physiography; scenic features, and natural resources; brief discussions of exploration and early history, plants, animals, and population trends and changes. Recommended for education students. Two days of field trips required. S (3). Buss 20. Economic Geography Resources, production, commerce, economic problems of major areas of the earth; emphasis also on U. S. and Russian positions and on the underdeveloped countries. (Same as Economics 20). W (5). 23. Geography of North AmericaEnvironment of man, and his activities on the continent of North America. W (5). Buss, Peterson 180 101. Regional Geography of the World Major regions bound together by environment, culture, or politics. Should be taken prior to a continent course. W (5). Buss, Peterson Each of the following courses provides a general survey of the physical and human environment and a more intensive analysis of the particular continent or region. Geography 1 or 101 is a desirable prerequisite. 105. Geography of Latin America Given in alternate years, 1962-1963. W (5). Buss 107. Geography of EuropeGiven in alternate years, 1962-63. S (5). Buss 109. Geography of AsiaGiven in alternate years, 1963-1964. W (5). Staff 111. Geography of AfricaGiven in alternate years, 1963-1964. S (5). Staff GEOLOGY Courses of Instruction 5. The Earth and Its Features, Their Origin and History A W S (5). Credit will not be given for Geology 5 and Geology 21 or 51. Not recommended for science majors or those planning to take additional geology. Buss, Peterson 15. Rocks and MineralsSight recognition of the important rock-forming and other minerals through class discussion and laboratory work, and the identification of the common rocks of the earth's crust by mineral content, association and occurrence. Field trips are required. Three lectures and one laboratory period a week. A (4). Buss 21. General GeologyThe earth, its rocks and minerals, its surface and subterranean features, their origin and causes as revealed in land features. Two field trips required. Four lectures and one laboratory period a week. A W S (5). Buss, Peterson 22. Historical GeologyThe history of the earth, from its theoretical origin to the present, as interpreted from the rocks and their fossil contents. North America, particularly Utah and the adjacent areas, is emphasized. Two required field trips provide a valuable supplement to class discussion. Credit will not be given for both Geology 22 and Geology 52. S (5). Buss, Peterson 181