Apr 23, 2024  
2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Information


 
  
  • GEOG 445 - Natural Resources Policy


    Description:
    Development and significance of policies affecting resource management in the United States.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • 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:
    Prerequisite: GEOG 107 and GEOG 250.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • GEOG 450 - Arid Environments


    Description:
    Physical, human, and resource geography of Earth’s arid settings.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: GEOG 107.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • GEOG 451 - Mountain Environments


    Description:
    Physical, human, and resource geography of mountain settings.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: GEOG 107.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • 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)

  
  • 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)

  
  • 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)

  
  • 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.
  
  • 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 equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: GEOG 107.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • 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.
  
  • 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)

  
  • 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)

  
  • 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)

  
  • GEOG 474 - Geography of China


    Description:
    Examination of the physical and cultural geography, human-environment interactions, landscapes, and regional diversity of China.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • GEOG 475 - Geography of Asia


    Description:
    Examination of the physical and cultural geography, human-environment interactions, landscapes, and regional diversity of Asia.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • 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.
  
  • 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)

  
  • 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 361 and GEOG 461 are equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: GEOG 107.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • 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)

  
  • 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 equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for more than one.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • 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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    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.
  
  • GEOG 491 - Workshop


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • GEOG 494 - Applied GIS Project


    Description:
    GIS projects in anthropology, biology, geography, geology, and resource management. ANTH 494, GEOL 494 and GEOG 494 are equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for more than one.

    Credits: (2-6)

  
  
  • GEOG 498 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • GEOG 499 - Seminar


    Credits: (1-5)

  
  • 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
  
  • 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:
    Corequisite: GEOL 101 or GEOL 102 or GEOL 103.

    Credits: (1)

    General Education Category
    NS-Fund Disc Phys&Biological (L)
  
  • 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)

  
  • 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
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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
  
  • 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 102, and GEOL 101LAB.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • 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 102, and GEOL 101LAB.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • 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
  
  • 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:
    Prerequisite: Either GEOL 101 or GEOL 102; and GEOL 101LAB; and MATH 100C or above.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • 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 102, GEOL 101LAB, and any chemistry course.

    Credits: (5)

    Notes:
    Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week plus required field trips.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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 102, and GEOL 101LAB.

    Credits: (4)

    Notes:
    Four hours per week.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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 equivalent courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: (2)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit under a different subtitle (region).
  
  • 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 equivalent courses. Special fees required.

    Credits: (3)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit under a different subtitle.
  
  • 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 102, and GEOL 101LAB.

    Credits: (4)

    Notes:
    Four lectures per week and required field trips.
  
  • 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 equivalent courses;students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Either GEOL 101 and GEOL 101LAB or GEOL 102 and GEOL 101LAB or GEOG 107 is required as a pre-requisite for this course.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • 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.
  
  • GEOL 392 - Lab Experience Teaching Physical Geology


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: either GEOL 101 or 102, and GEOL 101LAB.

    Credits: (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be taken twice for credit.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • GEOL 395 - Junior Research


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: by permission only.

    Credits: (1-6)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for up to 12 credits.
  
  
  • GEOL 398 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • 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 equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for more than one.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: either GEOG, GEOL, or ANTH 303 or 403.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • 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.
  
  • 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 equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: either GEOL 101 or 102, and GEOL 101LAB.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • 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 equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for more than one .

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: either GEOG, GEOL, or ANTH 404.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • 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:
    GEOL 101 or GEOL 102 and GEOL 101L, GEOL 200, GEOL 210, CHEM 181 and CHEM 182 are required as pre-requisites to this course.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • 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 equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: CHEM 181, 181LAB, 182, and 182LAB.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • 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 equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for more than one.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: GEOG 410 or GEOL 210.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • 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 equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: GEOL 200, 210, 101LAB, and either 101 or 102.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • 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 equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: GEOL 101, 101LAB, 370, and either 200 or 210.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • 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)

  
  • 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 equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: MATH 154, either GEOL 101 or 102, and GEOL 101LAB.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • 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.
  
  • 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)

  
  • GEOL 454 - Geostatistics


    Description:
    Introduction to statistical analysis and numerical simulation of problems relevant to Earth science. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab. No prior Unix experience necessary. GEOL 454 and GEOL 554 are equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • 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 equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co-requisite: MATH 172. Prerequisite: GEOL 101.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • 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 equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • 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 equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co-requisite: GEOL 463.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • 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 equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: either GEOG or GEOL 386.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • 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 equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for both. Offered in alternate years.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • 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 equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for both. Offered in alternate years.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • 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)

  
  • 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 equivalent course; students may not receive credit for both. Offered in alternate years.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: CHEM 182, 182LAB, and MATH 154.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • 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 equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: MATH 172 and GEOL 346.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • GEOL 487 - End-of-major Review Seminar


    Description:
    Students must be familiar with the language of geology and possess certain basic geologic skills. Coordinates student participation in program assessment activities and provides a structured avenue for student input into program goals.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: senior status and intention to graduate during the current year.

    Credits: (1)

    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • GEOL 488 - Senior Colloquium in Geology


    Description:
    Lecture, reading, and presentation of various topics in geology. Three hours lecture plus three hours of discussion per week.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: senior standing.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • GEOL 489 - Geologic Field Methods


    Description:
    Emphasis is placed on observation and recording of lithologic and structural features, measurement of stratigraphic and structural sections, applications of various survey methods, and plotting geologic data on topographic and aerial photographs in the field. The class will be offered during summer or winter break, or as arranged by the instructor. Credits will be carried in concurrent or immediately subsequent academic year quarter. Extra fees required.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: GEOL 200, 360, either GEOL 101 or 102, and GEOL 101LAB.

    Credits: (6-12)

  
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    GEOL 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 be S or U.
  
  • GEOL 491 - Workshop


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • GEOL 492A - Experience Teaching Upper-level Geology


    Description:
    Assisting with instruction in upper-level geology major lab or field courses.

    Credits: (2)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated once for the same course, and up to a total of four times.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • GEOL 492B - Laboratory Experience Teaching Earth Science


    Description:
    Course designed for future Earth science teachers in secondary schools. Assist teaching one laboratory section of GEOL 101LAB and discuss laboratory-teaching methods.

    Credits: (2)

    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • GEOL 494 - Applied GIS Project


    Description:
    GIS projects in anthropology, biology, geography, geology, and resource management. ANTH 494, GEOL 494 and GEOG 494 are equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for more than one.

    Credits: (2-6)

  
  • GEOL 495 - Senior Research


    Credits: (1-6)

    Consent
    By permission only.
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 12 credits.
  
  
  • GEOL 498 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • GEOL 499 - Seminar


    Credits: (1-5)

  
  • GERM 151 - First-year German


    Description:
    Conversational approach with intensive oral-aural drill. Firm foundation in the basic structural principles of the language.

    Credits: (5)

    Notes:
    Courses must be taken in sequence.
  
  • GERM 152 - First-year German


    Description:
    Conversational approach with intensive oral-aural drill. Firm foundation in the basic structural principles of the language.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: GERM 151.

    Credits: (5)

    Notes:
    Courses must be taken in sequence.
  
  • GERM 153 - First-year German


    Description:
    Conversational approach with intensive oral-aural drill. Firm foundation in the basic structural principles of the language.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: GERM 152.

    Credits: (5)

    Notes:
    Courses must be taken in sequence.
  
  • GERM 251 - Second-year German


    Description:
    Graduated readings in modern German prose with discussion conducted in German. Thorough review of German grammar.

    Credits: (5)

    Notes:
    Courses must be taken in sequence.
  
  • GERM 252 - Second-year German


    Description:
    Graduated readings in modern German prose with discussion conducted in German. Thorough review of German grammar.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: GERM 251.

    Credits: (5)

    Notes:
    Courses must be taken in sequence.
  
  • GERM 253 - Second-year German


    Description:
    Graduated readings in modern German prose with discussion conducted in German. Thorough review of German grammar.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: GERM 252.

    Credits: (5)

    Notes:
    Courses must be taken in sequence.
  
  • GERM 298 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • GERM 301 - Introduction to German Literature


    Description:
    Selected pieces of German literature characteristic of the Middle Ages to the present.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: GERM 253.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • GERM 310 - German Civilization and Culture


    Description:
    The background, development, and especially the present-day situation of the German-speaking areas of the world.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: GERM 253.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • GERM 341 - Intermediate Composition and Grammar


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: GERM 253.

    Credits: (3)

    Notes:
    Should be taken in sequence with GERM 441.
  
  • GERM 343 - Intermediate Conversation


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: GERM 253.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • GERM 344 - Intermediate Conversation


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: GERM 343.

    Credits: (2)

 

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