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GEOG 387 - Biogeography
Description:
Investigates the functional relationships between biophysical processes and their spatial and temporal patterns at various scales. Introduces approaches to land systems analysis focusing upon ecosystems. GEOG 387 and GEOG 487 are layered courses, students may not receive credit for both.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: GEOG 107.
Credits: (5)
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GEOG 388 - Climatology
Description:
Elements, factors and processes affecting Earth’s climates, present, past, and future. Four hours lecture and two hours laboratory/field per week. Course fee required. GEOG 388 and GEOG 488 are layered courses, students may not receive credit for both.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: GEOG 107.
Credits: (5)
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GEOG 398 - Special Topics
Credits: (1-6)
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GEOG 399 - Seminar
Credits: (1-5)
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GEOG 404 - Intermediate GIS
Description:
Applied concepts, principles, and operation of fundamental GIS applications, including raster-vector data models, topology, digitizing, and various analytical techniques such as overlay, buffers, and Boolean queries. Lecture and practical applications. ANTH 404, GEOL 404, and GEOG 404 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for more than one.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: either GEOG 303, GEOL 303, or ANTH 303.
Credits: (5)
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GEOG 405 - Advanced Topics in Land Use Planning
Description:
Selected issues and problems in land use planning and environmental control. Topics may include growth management, small town and rural planning, or coastal zone management.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: GEOG 305.
Credits: (3)
Repeatable for Credit
May be repeated for credit under a different subtitle.
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GEOG 407 - Advanced Topics in Physical Geography
Description:
Topics will vary; consult with instructor. May be repeated for credit under a different topic.
Credits: (3)
Repeatable for Credit
May be repeated up to 6 credits.
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GEOG 408 - Advanced Topics in Human Geography
Description:
Focuses on the content of GEOG 308 in greater detail with particular emphasis on land use in non industrial societies. Topics will vary; consult with instructor.
Credits: (3)
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GEOG 409 - Quantitative Methods in Geography
Description:
Quantitative analysis assessment in geography and resource management. Emphasis on spatial statistics.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: MATH 130 or post-baccalaureate/graduate student standing.
Credits: (5)
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GEOG 410 - Airphoto Interpretation
Description:
Introduction to airborne photography and the tools and techniques to apply this photography to geographical issues. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week. Course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: GEOG 203, or GEOL 210.
Credits: (5)
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GEOG 413 - Computer Cartography
Description:
Computerized mapmaking basics of contour, choropleth, 3-D, and other thematic maps from digitizing to final color product. Applied experience using cartographic software.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: GEOG 203, or GEOL 210, or ANTH 323, or BIOL 360.
Credits: (4)
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GEOG 415 - Geography of Oceania
Description:
Examination of the physical and cultural geography, human-environment interactions, landscapes, and regional diversity of Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands.
Credits: (3)
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GEOG 417 - Advanced GIS
Description:
Advanced GIS principles, techniques, analysis, and application. Lecture and practical hands-on experience. Applied experience using GIS software. GEOG 417, ANTH 417 and GEOL 417 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for more than one.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: GEOG 404, GEOL 404, or ANTH 404.
Credits: (4)
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GEOG 422 - Geography of Food and Agriculture
Description:
Overview of food and agriculture as it relates to specific geographic regions, production regimes, trade, and cuisine. Domestic and international issues explored through lecture and field study.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: junior standing or above.
Credits: (4)
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GEOG 425 - Field Methods in Geography
Description:
Theory of, and practice in, geography field methods via in-depth field research projects. Topics include field observation, data collection, and data interpretation.
Credits: (5)
Notes:
Two hours lecture and five hours field per week.
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GEOG 427 - Environmental Archaeology
Description:
Analyses of sediments and plant and animal remains from archaeological sites are used to explore relationships between humans and their environments. Case studies combine natural and physical sciences to study long-term change in landscapes and ecosystems. ANTH427/527 AND GEOG427/527 are cross-listed courses. Graduate credit requires an additional research paper to be specified in syllabus.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: ANTH 120 or GEOG 107.
Credits: (4)
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GEOG 430 - Remote Sensing
Description:
Principles of acquisition, analysis, and use of remotely sensed data (LANDSAT, SPOT, Ikonos, etc.). Applied experience using image processing software. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. GEOG 430, GEOL 430, and GEOL 530 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for more than one course.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: GEOG 410 or GEOL 210.
Credits: (5)
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GEOG 432 - Heritage Preservation
Description:
Students will discuss the merits of preserving heritage buildings and landscapes, and question what is deemed worth of heritage designation. Techniques will be developed for investigating a building’s history and experience gained in writing proposals and policies to preserve heritage resources. ANTH 432 and GEOG 432 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: GEOG 305 or enrollment in REM Program or permission of instructor.
Credits: (4)
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GEOG 440 - Ecology and Culture
Description:
Investigation into interdependent environmental and human cultural systems. Traditional agroecologies and subsistence strategies; contemporary problems of resource management, social equity, political ecology, and sustainable development. GEOG 440 and ANTH 440 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both.
Credits: (4)
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GEOG 441 - Climate Change: Human and Biophysical Dimensions
Description:
A critical analysis and examination of past, contemporary and future scenarios of climate change with a particular focus on the biophysical environment and human societies.
Credits: (4)
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GEOG 442 - Alternative Energy Resources and Technology
Description:
Overview of energy systems, with focus on wind, biomass, solar, biodiesel, geothermal, and sustainable energy systems. Includes energy production and conversion. Field trips. GEOG 442 and IET 442 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: junior standing.
Credits: (5)
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GEOG 443 - Energy Policy
Description:
Legal, institutional, and economic frameworks for regional, national, and international energy decisions.
Credits: (5)
Consent
Department Consent Required
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GEOG 445 - Natural Resources Policy
Description:
Development and significance of policies affecting resource management in the United States.
Credits: (4)
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GEOG 448 - Geographic Approaches to Environmental Resource Analysis
Description:
Examination of the techniques and methodologies used for the evaluation and sustainable management of environmental resources from a variety of perspectives.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: GEOG 107 and GEOG 250.
Credits: (5)
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GEOG 449 - Environmental Hazard Analysis and Management
Description:
Physical, human and resource geography of environmental hazards. Includes examination of the techniques and methodologies used for the assessment, and management of environmental hazards from a variety of perspectives.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: GEOG 107.
Credits: (5)
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GEOG 450 - Arid Environments
Description:
Physical, human, and resource geography of Earth’s arid settings.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: GEOG 107.
Credits: (5)
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GEOG 451 - Mountain Environments
Description:
Physical, human, and resource geography of mountain settings.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: GEOG 107.
Credits: (5)
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GEOG 452 - Coastal Environments
Description:
Physical, human, and resource geography of coastal environments. Emphasis on physical processes, resource issues, and environmental management of coastal environments.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: GEOG 107.
Credits: (5)
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GEOG 453 - Riparian and Wetlands Analysis
Description:
Physical, human, and resource geography of wetland environments. Emphasis on physical processes, resource issues, and environmental evaluation and management of wetland environments.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: GEOG 107.
Credits: (5)
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GEOG 454 - Forest Environments
Description:
Examinations of topics related to global forest including forest ecology, disturbance regimes, biogeography, and management issues. Case studies will focus on western U.S. forest and highlight the use of geospatial techniques to study forest change.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: GEOG 107.
Credits: (5)
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GEOG 460 - Geography of International Trade
Description:
Geographic basis of international trade with special emphasis on the Pacific Northwest.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: GEOG 304.
Credits: (5)
Notes:
Field trips required.
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GEOG 461 - Soils
Description:
Properties, factors, processes, and classification of Earth’s soils, past and present. Four hours lecture and three hours of laboratory or field trips each week. GEOG 361 and GEOG 461 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: GEOG 107.
Credits: (5)
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GEOG 465 - Wine: A Geographical Appreciation
Description:
World overview of grape and wine industry emphasizing geographic themes. Includes all-day field trip to Yakima Valley viticultural area.
Credits: (3)
Repeatable for Credit
May be repeated for credit.
Grading Basis
Grade will either be S or U.
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GEOG 470 - Geography of Latin America
Description:
Examination of the physical and cultural geography, human-environment interactions, landscapes, and regional diversity of Latin America.
Credits: (4)
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GEOG 472 - Geography of Russia and the Newly Independent States
Description:
Examination of the physical and cultural geography, human environment interaction, landscapes, and regional diversity of Russia and the newly independent states that once comprised the USSR.
Credits: (4)
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GEOG 473 - Watershed Analysis and Planning
Description:
Examination of water resource analysis, development, management, and planning in the United States. Focus on contemporary problems, trends, and case studies.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: GEOG 373.
Credits: (4)
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GEOG 474 - Geography of China
Description:
Examination of the physical and cultural geography, human-environment interactions, landscapes, and regional diversity of China.
Credits: (4)
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GEOG 475 - Geography of Asia
Description:
Examination of the physical and cultural geography, human-environment interactions, landscapes, and regional diversity of Asia.
Credits: (5)
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GEOG 479 - Geography of the West
Description:
In-depth field examination of the complex physical, human, and resource issues of one or more of the varied subregions of western North America.
Credits: (1-12)
Repeatable for Credit
May be repeated for credit under a different title by permission of department chair.
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GEOG 481 - Urban Geography
Description:
The spatial and size distribution of cities as explained by their historical development and major functions. Analysis of the internal structure of cities and the results of urban growth.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: GEOG 304.
Credits: (5)
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GEOG 482 - Hydrology
Description:
Provides a comprehensive introduction to both the global and local hydrologic cycle. Covers constituent processes, their measurements and quantitative relationships, plus basic water quality parameters. GEOG 382 and GEOG 482 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: GEOG 107.
Credits: (5)
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GEOG 485 - Topics in GIS and Remote Sensing
Description:
Special topic classes in GIS and remote sensing. Applied experience using GIS or image processing software.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: GEOG 303 and 430.
Credits: (4)
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GEOG 486 - Geomorphology
Description:
Descriptive and interpretive examination of Earth’s landforms, and the processes and factors that shape these features over space and time. Four lectures and three hours laboratory or field trips each week. GEOG 386, GEOG 486, and GEOL 386 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for more than one.
Credits: (5)
Consent
By permission only.
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GEOG 487 - Biogeography
Description:
Investigates the functional relationships between biophysical processes and their spatial and temporal patterns at various scales. Introduces approaches to land systems analysis focusing upon ecosystems. GEOG 387 and GEOG 487 are layered courses, students may not receive credit for both.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: GEOG 107.
Credits: (5)
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GEOG 488 - Climatology
Description:
Elements, factors and processes affecting Earth’s climates, present, past, and future. Four hours lecture and two hours laboratory/field per week. Course fee required. GEOG 388 and GEOG 488 are layered courses, students may not receive credit for both.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: GEOG 107.
Credits: (5)
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GEOG 489 - Geography Capstone
Description:
Assessment of past coursework and exploration of future opportunities.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: senior standing and admission to a geography major.
Credits: (2)
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Learning Agreement Forms GEOG 490 - Cooperative Education
Description:
An individualized, contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. This contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: prior approval required.
Credits: (1-12)
Repeatable for Credit
May be repeated for credit.
Grading Basis
Grade will either S or U.
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GEOG 491 - Workshop
Credits: (1-6)
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GEOG 492 - Geography Teaching Experience
Description:
Experience in classroom, laboratory, and/or field teaching.
Credits: (1-3)
Repeatable for Credit
May be repeated for credit with permission of department chair.
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GEOG 493 - Geography Field Experience
Description:
Individual or group off-campus experience in the field study of geographical phenomena.
Credits: (1-12)
Repeatable for Credit
May be taken more than once by permission of department chair under a different title.
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GEOG 494 - Applied GIS Project
Description:
GIS projects in anthropology, biology, geography, geology, and resource management. ANTH 494, GEOL 494 and GEOG 494 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for more than one.
Credits: (2-6)
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GEOG 498 - Special Topics
Credits: (1-6)
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GEOG 499 - Seminar
Credits: (1-5)
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GEOL 101 - Physical Geology
Description:
An introduction emphasizing the origin and nature of the common rocks and the continually changing features of the earth’s crust. Four lectures per week.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Co- or prerequisite: GEOL 101LAB.
Credits: (4)
General Education Category
NS-Fund Disc Phys&Biological
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GEOL 101LAB - Physical Geology Laboratory
Description:
Application of map study to geological processes and land forms, identification of rocks and minerals, and local field trips. Two hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Co-requisite: GEOL 101 or GEOL 102 or GEOL 103.
Credits: (1)
General Education Category
NS-Fund Disc Phys&Biological (L)
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GEOL 102 - Geology of National Parks
Description:
Fundamentals of geology applied to selected national parks in North America. Four lectures per week.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Co- or prerequisite: GEOL 101LAB.
Credits: (4)
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GEOL 103 - Geology of Washington
Description:
Fundamentals of geology applied to the state of Washington. Topics include Washington’s volcanic, earthquake, tectonic, and glacial activity. Four lectures per week.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Corequisite: GEOL 101LAB.
Credits: (4)
General Education Category
NS-Patterns&Connection Natural
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GEOL 107 - Volcanoes, Earthquakes, and Civilization
Description:
The role of natural geologic processes such as volcanoes, earthquakes, and climate change in shaping the earth, the environment and human civilization.
Credits: (5)
General Education Category
NS-Patterns&Connection Natural
Notes:
Four hour lecture per week plus required field trips.
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GEOL 108 - Introduction to Environmental Geology
Description:
Interaction between human activity and geological processes. Scientific discussion of global environmental issues such as ozone depletion, climate change, geologic hazards, natural resources, and water use.
Credits: (5)
General Education Category
NS-Application Natural Science
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GEOL 200 - Earth’s Evolution and Global Change
Description:
Evolution of Earth, plate tectonics, life, and climate over the last 4.5 billion years. Three lectures, four hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: (either GEOL 101 OR GEOL 102, OR GEOL 103) and GEOL101LAB.
Credits: (5)
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GEOL 210 - Introduction to Geologic Field Methods
Description:
Introduction to the basic methods of geologic field investigation. Emphasis on constructing geologic maps. The class will consist of two weeks in the field, primarily along the eastern front of the Sierra Nevada, California, or other regions in the western United States. The class will be offered during the summer break or as arranged by the instructor. Students will register for the class during the immediately subsequent academic year quarter. Extra fees required.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: (either GEOL 101 OR GEOL 102, OR GEOL 103) and GEOL101LAB.
Credits: (4)
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GEOL 302 - Oceans and Atmosphere
Description:
Introduction to Earth’s climate and the hydrologic cycle through study of the ocean-atmosphere system. Chemical and physical changes will be studied over time scales ranging from millions of years to days. Will include a field trip.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: sophomore standing or above.
Credits: (4)
General Education Category
NS-Patterns&Connection Natural
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GEOL 305 - Quantitative Reasoning for Geoscientists
Description:
An introduction to quantitative methods commonly used for observation, analysis, and interpretation of geologic features and processes.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: (either GEOL 101 OR GEOL 102, OR GEOL 103) and GEOL101LAB, and MATH 100C or above.
Credits: (4)
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GEOL 320 - Rocks and Minerals
Description:
Identification, classification, and evolution of common igneous and metamorphic rocks. Includes recognition and interpretation of rocks in typical field exposures.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: (either GEOL 101 OR GEOL 102, OR GEOL 103) and GEOL101LAB, and any chemistry course.
Credits: (5)
Notes:
Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week plus required field trips.
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GEOL 346 - Mineralogy
Description:
Physical, chemical, and crystallographic properties, and occurrence of minerals. Examination and description of hand specimens and crystal models. Theory and practice in optical mineralogy and X-ray diffraction.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: GEOL 320.
Credits: (5)
Notes:
Four lectures and three hours laboratory per week.
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GEOL 350 - Teaching Northwest Geology
Description:
Designed for students planning to teach in Washington public schools. Fundamentals of geology applied to the Pacific Northwest. May include student presentations and teaching practica.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: (either GEOL 101 OR GEOL 102, OR GEOL 103) and GEOL101LAB, and current WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance.
Credits: (4)
Notes:
Four hours per week.
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GEOL 360 - Structural Geology
Description:
Introduction to the basic principles of rock deformation with an emphasis on the geometry, styles, and mechanics of faulting and folding and the stereographic projection and analysis of geologic structures.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: GEOL 200.
Credits: (5)
Notes:
Three lectures and four hours laboratory per week. Field trips required.
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GEOL 370 - Stratigraphy
Description:
Origin of sedimentary rocks, physical processes and stratigraphic principles. Identification of sedimentary rocks in hand sample.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: GEOL 200.
Credits: (5)
Notes:
Four hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week. Three day field trip required.
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GEOL 377 - Regional Natural History
Description:
Classroom study of the natural history of a selected region as preparation for a one- or two-week field trip. Emphasis will be on developing background skills to undertake a field exploration over the quarter (winter, spring, summer) break. Subtitles will identify the selected geographical region (e.g. Baja California Natural History). GEOL 377 and BIOL 377 are cross-listed courses.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Credits: (2)
Repeatable for Credit
May be repeated for credit under a different subtitle (region).
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GEOL 377LAB - Regional Natural History
Description:
One- or two-week field trip to explore biological and physical patterns and processes in selected regions of North America. Emphasis will be on recording field observations, keeping a field journal, field study techniques, and performing investigations chosen and developed by student participants. Subtitles will identify the region studied. BIOL 377LAB and GEOL377LAB are cross-listed courses. Special fees required.
Credits: (3)
Repeatable for Credit
May be repeated for credit under a different subtitle.
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GEOL 380 - Environmental Geology and Natural Hazards
Description:
Examine interactions between humans and their environment from a geologic perspective, evaluating problems such as geologic hazards and the use of Earth’s resources.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: (either GEOL 101 OR GEOL 102, OR GEOL 103) and GEOL101LAB.
Credits: (4)
Notes:
Four lectures per week and required field trips.
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GEOL 386 - Geomorphology
Description:
Descriptive and interpretive examination of the Earth’s landforms, and the processes and factors that shape these features over space and time.. Four lectures and three hours laboratory or field trips each week. GEOG 386, GEOG 486, and GEOL 386 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: (GEOL 101 or GEOL 102 or GEOL 103 and GEOL 101LAB) or GEOG 107.
Credits: (5)
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GEOL 388 - Field Trips
Description:
Intensive study of geological phenomena on field trips up to two weeks in length. Three days field work for each credit. Extra fees required.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Credits: (1-3)
Repeatable for Credit
Course may be repeated for areas of significantly different geologic content.
Grading Basis
Grade will either be S or U.
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GEOL 392 - Lab Experience Teaching Physical Geology
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: (either GEOL 101 OR GEOL 102, OR GEOL 103) and GEOL101LAB.
Credits: (1)
Repeatable for Credit
May be repeated up to 2 credits.
Grading Basis
Grade will either be S or U.
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GEOL 395 - Junior Research
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: by permission only.
Credits: (1-6)
Repeatable for Credit
May be repeated for up to 12 credits.
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GEOL 398 - Special Topics
Credits: (1-6)
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GEOL 404 - Intermediate GIS
Description:
Applied concepts, principles, and operation of fundamental GIS applications, including raster-vector data models, topology, digitizing, and various analytical techniques such as overlay, buffers, and Boolean queries. Lecture and practical applications. ANTH 404, GEOL 404 and GEOG 404 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for more than one.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: either GEOG 303, GEOL 303, or ANTH 303.
Credits: (5)
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GEOL 410 - Snow Sciences: The Physics of Avalanches
Description:
Physical processes in avalanches and snow dynamics; snow pack accumulation, redistribution, meta-morphism, energy balance, ablation, and runoff. Field investigations are required under rigorous outdoor conditions.
Credits: (4)
Consent
By permission.
Notes:
Three hours lecture and six hours field laboratory per week.
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GEOL 415 - Earthquake Geology and Neotectonics
Description:
Geomorphology, stratigraphy, and structural geology applied to the study of active faults and folds in a variety of tectonic settings. Relation of seismicity and geodetic measurements to geologic structure and active tectonic processes, including case studies of selected earthquakes. Three hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week. GEOL 415 and GEOL 515 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: (either GEOL 101 OR GEOL 102, OR GEOL 103) and GEOL101LAB.
Credits: (5)
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GEOL 417 - Advanced GIS
Description:
Advanced GIS principles, techniques, analysis, and application. Lecture and practical hands-on experience. Applied experience using GIS software. GEOL 417, ANTH 417 and GEOG 417 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for more than one .
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: GEOG 404, GEOL 404, or ANTH 404.
Credits: (4)
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GEOL 423 - The Cryosphere
Description:
Components of the cryosphere (ice sheets, mountain glaciers, ice shelves, global snow cover, sea ice extent, and permafrost/frozen ground) will be examined, including anticipated changes in the cryosphere due to changing climate. GEOL 423 and GEOL 523 are equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for both.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: (either GEOL 101 or GEOL 102 or GEOL 103) and GEOL 101LAB, GEOL 200, GEOL 210, CHEM 181 and CHEM 182.
Credits: (5)
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GEOL 425 - Environmental Geochemistry
Description:
Global geochemical cycles, influences of rocks and soils on water chemistry, behavior of isotopes and trace elements. Includes class project studying local environmental geochemistry topic. Three lectures plus one three-hour lab per week. GEOL 425 and GEOL 525 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: CHEM 181, CHEM 181LAB, CHEM 182, and CHEM 182LAB.
Credits: (5)
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GEOL 430 - Remote Sensing
Description:
Principles of acquisition, analysis, and use of remotely sensed data (LANDSAT, SPOT, Ikonos, etc.). Applied experience using image processing software. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. GEOL 430, GEOG 430, and GEOL 530 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for more than one.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: GEOG 410 or GEOL 210.
Credits: (5)
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GEOL 432 - Field Geodetic Techniques
Description:
Training in field geodetic techniques, including scientific application of two or more precision surveying instruments: geodetic GPS, differential GPS, and electronic distance meter. Three hours a week and field project, or one-week field course. GEOL 432 and GEOL 532 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: (either GEOL 101 OR GEOL 102, OR GEOL 103) and GEOL101LAB, and GEOL 200 and GEOL 210.
Credits: (3)
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GEOL 434 - Petroleum Geology
Description:
Petroleum geology delivers a comprehensive introduction to the application of geology in the oil and gas industry, including the origin and occurrence of petroleum, application of geology in exploration and production, and the evolution of the industry in the context of global demand. GEOL 434 and GEOL 534 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: GEOL 210.
Credits: (5)
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GEOL 441 - Climate Variability and Climate Change
Description:
Examine past, present, and future changes in climate, and the factors that contribute to climate change over various timescales. GEOL 441 and GEOL 541 are equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for both.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: GEOL 200.
Credits: (5)
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GEOL 445 - Hydrogeology
Description:
Study of the occurrence and movement of ground water using geology, hydrology, and geochemistry, with an emphasis on practical problems in water management. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. GEOL 445 and GEOL 545 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: (either GEOL 101 OR GEOL 102, OR GEOL 103) and GEOL101LAB, and MATH 154.
Credits: (5)
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GEOL 452 - Geophysics
Description:
Basic elasticity theory, gravity, and geoid analysis. Terrestrial heat flow and seismology.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: MATH 154.
Credits: (4)
Notes:
Three hours lecture per week plus four hours of scientific computing lab. No prior Unix experience required.
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GEOL 453 - Seismology
Description:
Elasticity theory, the wave equation, ray theory, diffraction, waveform modeling, travel time inversion. Data analysis. Three hours lecture per week plus four hours of scientific computing lab. Offered alternate years. GEOL 453 and GEOL 553 are equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for both.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: MATH 173.
Credits: (5)
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GEOL 456 - Geodynamics
Description:
Study of plate tectonics and mountain building processes that shape Earth. Lab includes introduction to Matlab software for analysis and visualization. Required field trip. GEOL 456 and GEOL 556 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: (either GEOL 101 OR GEOL 102, OR GEOL 103) and GEOL101LAB. Corequisite: MATH 172.
Credits: (5)
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GEOL 463 - Tectonic Investigations
Description:
Classroom study and analysis of tectonics of a selected region. Emphasis will be on developing background skills and knowledge to undertake a tectonic field investigation in GEOL 463LAB. GEOL 463 and GEOL 563 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.
Credits: (2)
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GEOL 463LAB - Tectonic Field Investigation
Description:
Tectonic investigation and analysis of select field sites employing a variety of field and laboratory measurements such as mapping, tectonic geomorphology, GPS, and Total Station surveying. Course consists of either weekly local field trips during the quarter or single one-week trip over spring break to another region. GEOL 463LAB and GEOL 563LAB are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Co-requisite: GEOL 463.
Credits: (3)
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GEOL 474 - Quaternary Geology
Description:
Study of geological processes affecting Earth’s most recent history. Course emphasizes global quarternary environmental change, glacial epochs, paleoclimatic methods, and dating techniques. GEOL 474 and GEOL 574 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: either GEOG or GEOL 386.
Credits: (4)
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GEOL 475 - Petrography and Petrogenesis
Description:
Petrogenetic, hand specimen, and thin section study of igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary rocks. Three hours lecture and four hours laboratory or field work per week plus required field trips. GEOL 475 and GEOL 575 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both. Offered in alternate years.
Credits: (5)
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GEOL 478 - Volcanology
Description:
Study of volcanoes and associated deposits, styles of eruption, physical and chemical controls on eruption mechanisms, and volcanic hazards and hazard mitigation. Three hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week plus required field trips. GEOL 478 and GEOL 578 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both. Offered in alternate years.
Credits: (5)
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GEOL 480 - Geochemistry
Description:
An introduction to the branches of geochemistry, including the origin of elements, age dating, isotope geochemistry, and petrochemistry. Four hours lecture per week plus required field trips.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: GEOL 320, CHEM 182, CHEM 182LAB, and MATH 154.
Credits: (4)
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GEOL 483 - Isotope Geochemistry
Description:
Covers principles of isotope geochemistry and applications to studies of geological processes such as hydrologic cycling, volcanic petrogenesis, and climate change. Three hours lecture per week plus required laboratory work and field trips. GEOL 483 and GEOL 583 are layered course; students may not receive credit for both. Offered in alternate years.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: CHEM 182, CHEM 182LAB, and MATH 154.
Credits: (5)
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GEOL 484 - Geochronology
Description:
Principles, analytical methods, and interpretation of several of the most widely applied geochronological methods. Computer-based data analysis of problems in igneous and metamorphic petrology, structural geology, sedimentary geology, geomorphology, paleoseismology, and planetary science. GEOL 484 and GEOL 584 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: MATH 172 and GEOL 346 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: (5)
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