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GLY 3171 |
Geomorphology
of the United States |
3
credits |
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course involves a study of the origin, evolution and description
of landforms that comprise the geomorphic features of the United
States. Specific competencies include the study of the major geological
processes, agents that form and fashion land, the examination
of present day landforms, and the concepts of land form evolution.
The course will include the examination of the physiographic provinces
of the United States, such as the Appalachian highlands, the Rocky
Mountains, Alaska and the Hawaiian Islands. (3 hr. lecture)
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GLY 3880 |
Environmental
Geology |
3
credits |
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study of the application of geology to the interactions between
people and their physical environment. Earth materials and processes
are presented in reference to hazards and concerns that are created
naturally and/or by human activities. The role of humans as geological
agents, resource conservation, ecosystems management, and the
problems that result from upsetting the established equilibrium
of geological systems are illustrated. Co-requisites: GLY 3880L
(3 hr. lecture)
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GLY 3880 L |
Environmental
Geology Lab |
1 credit |
A
laboratory course designed to accompany GLY 3880 in the study
of the major concepts and principles in Environmental Geology.
It is designed for students enrolled in the Baccalaureate Degree
program in Science Education with a major in Earth Science. Co-requisites
GLY 3880
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GLY 4045 |
Moons,
Planets, and Meteorology |
3
credits |
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upper level course that explores both modern and historical views
on the origins of meteorites, the moon, the planets, and other
bodies of the solar system. The importance of space science as
a tool in the study of earth science and the importance of earth
science as a tool in the exploration of the universe is discussed.
(3 hr. lecture)
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