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101 Prehistoric Life 115 Landscapes and Geology of North America 112 Earth System Science 131 Geology, the Environment, and Society 132 Volcanoes and Eruptions 161 Phyisical Geology 162 Historical Geology 214 Meteorology 215 Climatology 221 Economic Geography 234 The Oceans: Past, Present, and Future 261 Advanced Physical Geology 301 Mineralogy 302 Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology 315 Paleontology 316 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy 330 World Geography 341 Hydrology 345 Structural Geology 351 Field Geology 390 Geological Field Excursion 402 Volcanology 407 Geomorphology 411 Geology of Soils 414 Petroleum Geology 415 Coal Geology and Exploration 421 Introduction to Geophysics 441 Hydrolgeology 445 Plate Tectonics and Crustal Evolutions 455 Global Quaternary Environmental and Geologic Change 465 Introduction to GIS 475 Remote Sensing and Image Analysis 481 Advanced Environmental Geology 490 Seminar in Geology 499 Independent Research

GEOG 214 - Meteorology (3) Lecture and laboratory studies designed to give an
understanding of the physical processes responsible for daily weather
changes. Prereq: three hours of geoscience or consent of instructor. (2-1) F

GEOG 215 - Climatology (3) Course covers classification and distribution of
the world’s climates; factors that control climate; changing climates,
and predictions for the future. Prereq: GEOG 112 or 214. (3-0) UCC, Sp

GEOG 221 - Economic Geography (3) A geographic study of production, transportation and exchange. Emphasis is placed on the origin, distribution,
use, and trade of natural resources. Open to freshmen with consent of
instructor. (3-0), on demand.

GEOL 234 - The Oceans: Past, Present, and Future (3) Origin and history of
the oceans, including evolution of ocean basins and sea water; causes
and effects of oceanic circulation; interaction of oceans and climate;
the oceans as a habitat for life; and challenges of protecting oceanic
environments. Problems in exploiting the oceans for mineral wealth and
food. Effects of global warming and rising sea level. Prereq: GEOG 112
or GEOL 161, and working knowledge of basic chemistry and biology.
UCC (3-0)

GEOL 261 - Advanced Physical Geology (3) Application of fundamental
physical geology skills for Geology majors. In this course we will focus on the
observation, interpretation, and analyses of Earth materials, topographic
maps, aerial photographs, geological maps, and other spatial geological
data. These skills will be applied to different geological landscapes. The
course has a strong field component and emphasis on written and oral
communication skills in the geosciences. Prereq: GEOL 161 (2-1) UCC, F