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The General Education Requirement
The Natural World: Geography or GeologyLab courses are identified with an asterisk (*) before the course number.
Both GRY and GLG courses are offered by the Department of Geography, Geology and Planning. That department also offers a degree in Urban and Regional Planning.
*GLG 110 Physical Geology. 4(3-2)F,S.
An introduction to the study of the earth. Topics include minerals and rocks; dynamic internal processes including volcanism, earthquakes, plate tectonics, and mountain building; and surficial processes associated with streams, ground water, glaciers, wind, and shorelines. Laboratory instruction in identification and classification of common minerals and rocks; introduction to the identification of landforms as interpreted from topographic maps. Optional weekend field trips.
*GLG 115 Life of the Past. 4(3-2)F.
Origin, evolution, and major extinctions of life forms set in the context of 3.5 billion years of earth history. Discussion of plants, invertebrate animals, and vertebrates (emphasizing dinosaurs and mammals). Laboratory experiences acquaint the student with representatives of the major fossil groups. Optional fossil collecting trip. Credit may not be applied toward any major or minor in geology.
GLG 171 Environmental Geology. 4(4-0)F,S.
Treats those aspects of geology that interface directly with humanity. Past, present and future geologic hazards, geologically related environmental health problems, mineral resources and energy resources. Human dependence on geologic resources is examined and interrelated with problems of humanity. Field trips required.
GLG 358 Writing II: Reporting Geological Information. 3(1-4)S.
Prerequisite: ENG 110 or placement and 45 total credit hours. Techniques and strategies for locating and accessing technical geological information. Preparation of technical reports and presentations on geologic topics with emphasis on the styles and formats of the Geological Society of America and the United States Geological Survey.
*GRY 135 Atmospheric Science. 4(3-2)F,S.
An introductory survey of the earth's weather and climate. A description of the physical processes of the atmosphere is followed by a survey of the world's varied climatic regions. The laboratory involves the preparation and interpretation of meteorological data and the classification of climates.
*GRY 142 Introductory Physical Geography. 4(3-2)F,S.
A study of the earth's natural systems including weather and climate, rocks and minerals, landforms and processes of landform development, biogeography, water resources and soils. Map fundamentals and the interrelationships of the geographic factors of the natural environment are emphasized. Students who take GRY 140 and GRY 142 may receive credit for only one of these courses..
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