Geoscience Courses
1405 Environmental Geology(3-3). No prerequisites. This can be a first course for anyone interested in the earth sciences. This course counts for general education requirements. A study of earth resources including soils, mineral deposits, energy resources, and water. It includes water pollution problems and the closely related problems of waste disposal. Also, hazards of flooding are covered. (Fall,Spring).1410 Physical Geology(3-3)No prerequisites. This can be a first course for anyone interested in the earth sciences. The course counts for general education credit. A study of minerals and rocks in the earth's crust and how they form. It also includes a study of various geologic processes like plate tectonics, volcanic eruptions, landslides and earthquakes. (Fall).
2420 Meteorology(3-3)No prerequisites. This can be a first course for anyone interested in the earth sciences. The course counts for general education credit. Introduction to basic meteorology. Students learn how the atmosphere is affected by various factors such as solar influences, pressure, and winds. They explore the development of upper level weather systems and learn short-term forecast techniques. Included in the lab activities is a visit to a local TV station and computer assignments on the internet. (Spring semester).
3215 Lab Methods in Environmental Geology (0-6). Prerequisites: GEOS 1410 . This course examines problems in environmental geology at a more advanced level than in the introductory courses. It involves work with maps, graphs, and calculations that deal with natural hazards, water resources and contamination, management of solid waste and related topics. (Spring, as needed).
3422 Historical Geology(3-3) Prerequisite: Geosciences 1410. The geologic history of the earth, especially North America including the evidence that is used to work out theories of geologic events. Also, fossils and the history of life on earth are covered. (Spring, as needed).