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Show Natural Sciences Geology title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. AWSSu 295. Elementary Regional Field Studies (1-5) The study of specific geographic regions, utilizing field observations, lectures and individual student research. A S Su 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 acti- vities 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 changes in 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, Flus 10 additional hours of Geography. S 480. Special Problems (1-5) A personalized course designed to foster individual research and scientific writing. AWS 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 be 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. Advanced 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 Su 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. AWS 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. AWS 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. 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-1 (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. A 194 Natural Sciences Geology 205. Mineralogy and Petrology-II (4) Continuation of Geology 204. Prerequisite: Geology 204. 2 lectures and two 3-hour laboratory periods per week. W 206. Mineralogy and Petrology-III (3) Continuation of Geology 205 with emphasis on the description and classification of rocks. Prerequisite: Geology 205. 2 lectures and one 3-hour laboratory period per week. S 254. Environmental Geology (4) The relationship between man and his geologic habitat. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisites: Geology 101 and 112 or 111 and 112 or consent of the instructor. S 275. Introduction to Oceanography (5) A study of the physical processes in the oceans, including currents, waves, tides, and their effects upon the shoreline and ocean floor. The class also treats life in the sea. A 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 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 295. Elementary Field Geology (1-8) Fundamentals of geology as they are observed during field trips. Trips will be preceded by a series of lectures and followed by an examination. AWS Su 306. Structural Geology (4) Structural features of the earth and their origin. Prerequisite: Geology 111 and 112 or consent of instructor. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. A PS315. Geomorphology (4) Landforms and their origin. A 318. Paleontology (4) Characteristics of important fossil groups and their geologic distribution. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisites: Geology 111 and 112 or Zoology 211 and Geology 122 or consent of the instructor. A 341. Aerial Photo Interpretation (3) The use of aerial photos to interpret geologic phenomena. One lecture and two 2-hour labs a week. Prerequisite: Geology 306 or consent of instructor. W 363. Geology of North America (4) A detailed study of the stratigraphy and structure of North America. Prerequisite: Geology 306 or consent of instructor. (Offered 1976-77 and alternate years.) W 376. Principles of Stratigraphy (4) The principles and concepts of stratigraphy and its application to field geology, paleontology and industry. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: Geology 111, 112, 122 or consent of instructor. S 385. Principles of Sedimentology (4) The origin, classification and identification of sedimentary rocks and structures. Three lectures and one- 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisites: Geology 111, 112, 122 or consent of the instructor. (Offered 1977-78 and alternate years.) S 388. Ground Water (4) Origin, occurrence, behavior, and use of ground water, with special emphasis on practical applications in Utah. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisites: Geology 111 and 112. W 406. Field Methods (4) Introduction to measuring, mapping, and recording geologic data. One lecture and three 3-hour labs a week. Designed for junior or senior students in Geology. S 420. Geology for Teachers (5) Principles and processes of geology for elementary teachers. Credit not given for Geology 420 and Geology 101 or 111 and 112. Four lectures and one lab a week. (Offered only on sufficient demand.) Su 430. Optical Mineralogy and Petrography (4) Study of minerals and rocks by using thin sections and grains. Two lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: Geology 111, 112 and 206. (Offered alternate years.) S 450. Mineral Deposits (4) The geologic principles underlying the origin and occurrence of economic mineral deposits. Four lectures a week. Prerequisite: Geology 111, 112, and 206. (Offered 1977-78 and alternate years.) S 480. Special Problems (1-5) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor prior to registration. (May be repeated for a maximum of five credit hours.) AWS 483. Geologic Literature (1-3) Directed readings, i.e. literature of geology. Prerequisite: Geology 111 and 112. W 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 be 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. Advanced Field Geology (1-8) Fundamentals of geology applied during field trips. Readings, reports, lectures and examinations are required. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. A W S Su 499. Senior Seminar (1) A course for seniors applying research methods to geologic problems. A 195 |