| EARTH SC 102 - Introduction to Earth Science | |
| The properties of the earth's physical environment and the variety of processes operating within it; basics of physical and historical geology, soil science, oceanography, meteorology and astronomy. Students will not receive credit for both Earth Sc 102 and Earth Sc 202. | |
| No Prerequisites | |
| Typically offered in Fall and Spring | |
| Field Trip: Field Trip(s) Required General Education: Environmental Sciences 1 General Education: Natural & Physical Sciences 1 | |
| 3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture | |
| EARTH SC 202 - Physical Geology | |
| Description and analysis of the geological processes that shape the earth's major internal and external features. Origins, properties and use of the earth's rock and mineral resources. Students will not receive credit for both Earth Sc 202 and Earth Sc 102. | |
| No Prerequisites | |
| Typically offered in Fall and Spring | |
| Field Trip: Field Trip(s) Required General Education: Environmental Sciences 1 General Education: Natural & Physical Sciences 1 | |
| 4 units min / 4 units max, Lecture | |
| EARTH SC 203 - Geologic Evolution of the Earth | |
| The physical history of the earth through geologic time and the attendant evolution of plants and animals; principles governing interpretation of the rock and fossil record; unraveling of events culminating in modern landscape and life forms. | |
| P: Earth Sc 202. | |
| Typically offered in Spring | |
| Field Trip: Field Trip(s) Required Writing Emphasis: Writing Emphasis | |
| 3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture | |
| EARTH SC 204 - Geologic Evolution of the Earth Laboratory | |
| Practical application of geologic principles and techniques to interpretation of earth history. | |
| P: Earth Sc 203 or conc enr. | |
| Typically offered in Spring | |
| Field Trip: Field Trip(s) Required | |
| 1 units min / 1 units max, Laboratory | |
| EARTH SC 222 - Ocean of Air: Weather and Climate | |
| Fundamental processes of the atmosphere, the resulting weather and climate, and the effects of the atmosphere on other aspects of the earth's environments and on humans. | |
| No Prerequisites | |
| Typically offered in Fall and Spring | |
| General Education: Environmental Sciences 1 General Education: Natural & Physical Sciences 1 | |
| 3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture | |
| EARTH SC 223 - Ocean of Air: Weather and Climate Laboratory | |
| Laboratory course to accompany Earth Sc 222 / Geog 222. Application of physical principles learned in lecture through a combination of data analysis, problem solving, and experimentation. | |
| P: conc enr in Earth Sc/Geog 222 lec. | |
| Typically offered in Fall and Spring | |
| General Education: Environmental Sciences 1 General Education: Natural & Physical Sciences 1 | |
| 1 units min / 1 units max, Laboratory | |
| EARTH SC 340 - Rock and Mineral Resources | |
| Macroscopic identification of common rocks and minerals, formation and uses of rock and mineral resources, and the environmental impact of resource exploration and extraction. | |
| P: Earth Sc 202. | |
| Typically offered in Fall | |
| Field Trip: Field Trip(s) Required | |
| 3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture | |
| EARTH SC 402 - Stratigraphy and Sedimentation | |
| Modern concepts and techniques used to study and interpret the origins and distribution of sediments and sedimentary rocks; principles of bio-stratigraphy and physical stratigraphy and sedimentology. | |
| P: Earth Sc 202 and 203. | |
| Typically offered in Fall Even | |
| Field Trip: Field Trip(s) Required | |
| 3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture | |
| EARTH SC 432 - Hydrogeology | |
| Introduction to the geological and physical principles governing ground water flow. Description of aquifer properties, chemical processes, equation of flow, well hydraulics, and environmental concerns. | |
| P: Earth Sc 202 and Env Sci 330; REC: Math 202. | |
| Typically offered in Spring | |
| Field Trip: Field Trip(s) Required | |
| 3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture | |
| EARTH SC 470 - Quaternary Geology | |
| Understanding the extremes in environmental behavior which characterize Pleistocene time. Principles of glaciology and the impact of glaciation on the landscape. | |
| P: Earth Sc 202; REC: Earth Sc 203. | |
| Typically offered in Spring Even | |
| Field Trip: Field Trip(s) Required Writing Emphasis: Writing Emphasis | |
| 3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture | |
| EARTH SC 492 - Special Topics in Earth Science | |
| Topics not covered by regular courses, such as mineralogy-petrology, crustal movements, geologic field methods, geology of Wisconsin, and others. Offerings of different topics can be repeated for credit. | |
| No Prerequisites | |
| Typically offered in Fall and Spring | |
| Course is repeatable for credit. | |
| Writing Emphasis: Writing Emphasis | |
| 1 units min / 4 units max, Lecture | |
| EARTH SC 497 - Internship | |
| Supervised practical experience in an organization or activity appropriate to a student's career and educational interests. Internships are supervised by faculty members and require periodic student/faculty meetings. | |
| P: jr st. | |
| Typically offered in Fall and Spring | |
| Course is repeatable for credit. | |
| 1 units min / 12 units max, Field Experience | |
| EARTH SC 498 - Independent Study | |
| Independent study is offered on an individual basis at the student's request and consists of a program of learning activities planned in consultation with a faculty member. A student wishing to study or conduct research in an area not represented in available scheduled courses should develop a preliminary proposal and seek the sponsorship of a faculty member. The student's advisor can direct him or her to instructors with appropriate interests. A written report or equivalent is required for evaluation, and a short title describing the program must be sent early inthe semester to the registrar for entry on the student's transcript. | |
| P: fr or so st with cum gpa > or = 2.50; or jr or sr st with cum gpa > or = 2.00. | |
| Typically offered in Fall and Spring | |
| Course is repeatable for credit. | |
| 1 units min / 4 units max, Independent Study | |
| EARTH SC 632 - Hydrogeology | |
| Introduction to the geological and physical principles governing ground water flow. Description of aquifer properties, chemical processes, equation of flow, well hydraulics, and environmental concerns. | |
| P: gr st. | |
| Typically offered in Spring | |
| Field Trip: Field Trip(s) Required | |
| 3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture | |