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Show Natural Sciences Geology Physical Science Composite Teaching MajorSee Composite and Interdepartmental Programs. Social Science Composite Teaching MajorSee Composite and Interdepartmental Programs. Program: Geology-Geography Departmental Honors I. General Requirements: A. Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete 10 hours of General Honors courses. B. Maintain an overall G. P. A. of 3.3. C. Fulfill requirements for one of the following: Earth Science Composite Teaching Major, Departmental Geography Major, Geography Teaching Major, or Departmental Geology Major. II. Specific Requirements: A. In fulfilling requirements for one of the departmental majors complete at least 20 credit hours of Honors credit. B. In addition complete a Geology-Geography Honors Senior Project (Geology 480 or Geography 480) for 2 hours credit. C. A student may receive Geology-Geography Honors credit in any of the following courses dependent upon which major he is pursuing: Geology 306, 315, 318, 363, 376, 385, 388, 430, 450, 483, 499 and Geography 305, 321, 330, 336, 354, 359, 362, 374, 378, 381, 499. Not more than two courses can be regional courses (Geography 350-378). D. Permission from the department chairman should be sought before registering in a course for Honors credit. A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honors credit. (See Composite and Interdepartmental Programs.) Asian Studies Minor ProgramThe Department of Geology and Geography participates in the Asian Studies Minor Program. A student who wishes to enroll should indicate his desire to do so with the departmental representative who will help him work out a proper combination of courses to fit his particular needs (See Composite and Interdepartmental Programs.) Latin American Minor ProgramThe Department of Geology and Geography participates in the Latin American Studies Minor Program. A student who wishes to enroll should indicate his desire to do so with the departmental representative who will help him work out a proper combination of courses to fit his particular needs. (See Composite and Interdepartmental Programs.) Emphasis in Urban and Regional PlanningThis program provides a specia emphasis in Urban and Regional Planning for majors in Botany, Economics Engineering, Geography, Geology, Microbiology, Political Science, Sociology Zoology, and related fields. (See Composite and Interdepartmental Programs.) GEOGRAPHY COURSES PS101. Physical Geography (5) A study of the physical elements of the environment, e.g., landforms, climate, natural vegetation, hydrology and soils, and their integrated patterns of world distribution. A W S SSUO. World Regional Geography (5) A consideration of major world regions as bound together by environment, culture, economics and politics. A W S PS113. Introduction to Meteorology (4) A study of the atmosphere, emphasizing weather, weather elements, and weather forecasting. Four lectures a week. W SS152. Geography of North America (5 A study of the space and time relationship: between man and his environment in North America. Emphasis is focused upon man's economic activities, as well as population distribubution and regional similarities and differences A WS 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6 In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied bv a brief and specific descriptive 186 Natural Sciences Geology title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. AWSSu 305. Geography of Climates (4) A study of climate controls, climate classification, and the distribution of climatic types over the world. Four lectures a week. Prerequisite: Geography 101 or 113. S 321. Urban Geography (3) The study of cities as elements of the landscape, their distribution, location and structure, as related to their physical setting, economic function and cultural inheritance. W 330. Political Geography (5) A study of systematic and regional aspects of world political patterns. An analysis is made of international affairs as they are affected by national resources, geographic position and power structure. A 336. Economic Geography (5) The resources, production, commerce and economic problems of major regions of the earth. Emphasis is focused upon the U.S. and Russian positions and on underdeveloped countries. S 340. Cartography (3) The development of skills in constructing maps, charts and graphs as geographic tools. One lecture and two 3-hour labs a week. Prerequisite: Geography 101 or consent of the instructor. W 341. Land Use Planning Techniques and Practices (3) A study of the status and tools of planning, planning office organization, the federal and state role in planning, and problems in planing. A 342. Planning as a Legal Entity (3) A study of the enabling legislation for planning, zoning laws and ordinances, rezoning and review processes, zoning problems, and the ramifications of urban growth. W 343. Advanced Planning Techniques (3) The preparation, financing, citizen participation and evaluation of land use pertaining to master plans. Class groups will prepare, critique and present a hypothetical urban master plan. S 350. Geography of Utah (3) A study of the physical environment and activities of man in Utah. Prerequisite: Geography 101. S 354. Geography of Latin America (5) S 359. Geography of Europe (5) W 362. Geography of the Soviet Union (3) (Offered alternate years.) S 364. Geography of Asia (5) A 374. Geography of Africa (5) A 378. Geography of Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands (3) W 381. History of Geographic Thought (3) A study of the development of the science of geography, giving attention to its changesin emphasis and philosophy. Prerequisite: Junior standing. A 405. Field Methods (3) Gathering, mapping and utilizing geographic data. One lecture and two 3-hour labs a week. Prerequisite: Geography 101, Plus 10 additional hours of Geography. S 480. Special Problems (1-5) A personalized course designed to foster individual research and scientific writing. A W S Su 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will he accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. A W S Su 495. Regional Field Studies (1-5) A directed study of specific geographic regions utilizing field observations, lectures and individual student research. Prerequisite: A general course in Geography or consent of the instructor. A S Su 499. Seminar (1) A course for senior students in which basic research methods are applied to geographic problems. W GEOLOGY COURSES PS101. Introduction to Geology (5) Physical features of the earth and its history. For non-majors in Geology. Credit not given for both Geology 101 and Geology 111. Four lectures and one recitation a week. Short field trips required. A W S PS111. Physical Geology (4) The earth's rocks, minerals and physical features. Credit not given for both Geology 111 and 101. Field trips required. Four lectures a week. A W S Geology 112 must be taken concurrently. A S PS112. Physical Geology Laboratory (1) Laboratory and field study of minerals, rocks, earth features, and topographic, geologic, and air photo maps. Must accompany Geology 111. Three hours a week. A W S PS121. Rocks, Minerals and Earth Materials (4) Recognition and occurrences of the common ore and rock minerals, rocks, fuels and other economic materials. Field trips required. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. W S 122. Historical Geology (5) The history of the earth with particular emphasis on North America. Short field trips required. Four lectures and one 3 hour lab a week. W S 140. Life of the Past (3) Origin and development of life through time as revealed by fossil evidence. Two lectures and one 3-hour laboratory period a week. One or two short local field trips required. Not intended for majors. S Su 204. Mineralogy and Petrology-I (4) Identification, classification and crystal chemistry of the rock forming and ore minerals and the application of phase equilibria to rock genesis. Prerequisites: Geology 111 & 112 and Chemistry 122, or permission of the Instructor. 2 lectures and two 3-hour laboratory periods per week. 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