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GEOG 492 - Geography Teaching Experience
Description:
Experience in classroom, laboratory, and/or field teaching. May be repeated for credit with permission of department chair.
Credits: (1-3)
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GEOG 493 - Geography Field Experience
Description:
Individual or group off-campus experience in the field study of geographical phenomena. May be taken more than once by permission of department chair under a different title.
Credits: (1-12)
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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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Geological Sciences (GEOL) |
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GEOL 101 - Exploring Earth
Description:
An introduction to geology emphasizing the origin and nature of the common rocks, plate tectonic theory, earthquake and volcanoes, and geologic time. NS-Fund Disc Phys and Biological.
Prerequisites:
Co- or prerequisite: GEOL 101LAB.
Credits: (4)
General Education Category
NS-Fund Disc Phys and Biological.
Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments
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Learner Outcome
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Activity (optional)
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Assessment
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Students will gain a basic understanding of Earth composition and physical processes on a broad range of scales.
Finally, students will understand how geologists apply scientific discovery in their many roles as professionals
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The everyday application of geoscience to real, tangible societal needs (resources) and issues (hazards, for example), are constantly emphasized - from intrinsic value of increased understanding of our world to monetary value of the predictive nature of science, where appropriate. “So what?” is asked, and answered often.
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Exams, homework, discussion.
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Students will understand the steps in basic scientific investigation and be able to collect and analyze data.
Students will understand how scientific investigation has developed over the past several centuries and how it has been applied to questions related to the nature of Earth through history. This will give students an appreciation for the “evolutionary” nature of science inquiry.
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Course lectures then emphasize at every opportunity the application of the scientific method to the development of each of the main concepts taught. A “risk” exercise late in the quarter has students identify various data to formulate prediction (outcome versus probability). These concepts are emphasized in homework assignments.
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Class discussion during and after exercises. Questions asked during lecture, exam questions, and homework exercises.
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Students will be able to distinguish data from interpretation.
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Students engage in an exercise specifically designed to distinguish data from interpretation, and why this distinction is critical in natural science.
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Class discussion during and after exercises. Questions asked during lecture, exam questions, and homework exercises.
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Students will understand the steps in basic scientific investigation and be able to collect and analyze data.
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In-class exercise on distinguishing data from interpretation.
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Quizzes and exams.
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Students will gain a basic understanding of Earth composition and physical processes on a board range of scales.
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Classroom discussions.
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Quizzes and exams.
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GEOL 101LAB - Introductory 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. General Education Course - NS-Fund Disc Phys and Biological (L).
Credits: (1)
General Education Category
NS-Fund Disc Phys and Biological (L).
Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments
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Learner Outcome
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Activity (optional)
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Assessment
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Students can use maps and cross sections to describe and understand geological relationships.
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Laboratory exercises that record geological relationships on maps and cross sections or that use maps to determine geological relationships (e.g. fault offset). These exercises include calculations of actual distances based on map scales.
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Lab assignments.
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Students make field observations and interpret these observations in terms of geological processes.
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Laboratory field trips to local geologic features. Students make guided observations (e.g. characteristics of geologic deposits), discuss possible explanations, make interpretations (e.g. how sediments were deposited)
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Lab assignments.
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Students will make inquiry-driven laboratory and field observations.
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Weekly lab sessions in which students use observational techniques to study various aspects of geology (rocks and minerals, field relations, etc.)
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Lab assignments.
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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. NS-Patterns and Connection Natural.
Prerequisites:
Corequisite: GEOL 101LAB.
Credits: (4)
General Education Category
NS-Patterns and Connection Natural.
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GEOL 106 - Earth Science Inquiry
Description:
Inquiry-based investigations into Earth science to help students develop understanding of fundamental concepts and the process of scientific investigation. This course is designed for prospective elementary teachers but is open to all students.
Credits: (5)
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GEOL 107 - Earth’s Changing Surface
Description:
The role of natural geologic processes in shaping the earth’s surface; includes hydrologic cycle, rivers and flooding, landslides, coastal processes, and climate cycles. Four hour lecture per week plus required field trips. General Education: NS-Patterns and Connection Natural.
Credits: (4)
General Education Category
NS-Patterns and Connection Natural.
Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments
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Learner Outcome
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Activity (optional)
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Assessment
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Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of prediction, measurement and mitigation for a variety of natural hazards including floods, landslides, and tsunamis.
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The everyday application of geoscience to societal issues related to natural hazards is constantly emphasized in homework and class activities. The “value” of science to society is emphasized - in this case how we can use our scientific knowledge to predict, measure and mitigate hazards such as floods and tsunamis.
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Homework, quizzes, exams, presentations. 75% of students should achieve satisfactory or better for designated multiple choice and short-answer questions on exams.
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Students will be able to describe the role of plate tectonics in controlling Earth surface processes.
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Students will work in small groups investigating questions via activities that involve collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data both based on their own observations and from instruments (e.g. earthquake locations from around the world). These investigations will facilitate discussions of basic Earth science concepts.
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Students will submit individual write-ups of small-group work done in class. Write-ups will be evaluated with a rubric; 75% should achieve satisfactory or better.
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Students will be able to describe changes to the Earth’s surface through all of geologic time, including recent time.
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Students will work in small groups investigating questions via activities that involve collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data both based on their own observations and from instruments (e.g. earthquake locations from around the world). These investigations will facilitate discussions of basic Earth science concepts.
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Students will answer multiple choice and short-answer questions on exams; 75% should achieve satisfactory or better.
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Students will be able to describe ways in which the climate and hydrologic cycles shape the Earth’s surface.
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In lectures, the hydrologic and climate cycles, both long-term and short-term, will be used as a framework for understanding a variety of landscaping processes such as flooding and mass wasting. Homework assignments and class activities will be used to help students develop this conceptual framework and use it to understand and evaluate the occurrence of these and other hazards.
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Classroom questions, and discussions, activities, homework assignments, quizzes, exams. 75% of students should achieve satisfactory or better for designated multiple choice and short-answer questions on exams.
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Students will be able to distinguish data from interpretation.
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Students engage in an exercise specifically designed to distinguish data from interpretation, and why this distinction is critical in natural science.
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Class discussions during and after exercise. Exit survey with rubric and goal of 75% satisfactory.
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Students will be able to explain the concept of recurrence interval for geologic hazards and evaluate risks.
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Students will do homework exercises that involve using different methods to calculate recurrence intervals.
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Homework assignments. 75% should achieve satisfactory or better on homework.
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Students will be able to describe the causes and impacts of natural climate variability.
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Classroom discussions, activities, and homework related to climate change, controls on climate, geologic climate records. Classroom discussions of cause-effect relationships and feedback loops, particularly related to climate change.
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Homework assignments, quizzes, exams. 75% of students should achieve satisfactory or better for designated multiple choice and short-answer questions on exams.
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GEOL 108 - Earth and Energy Resources
Description:
Exploration of the earth’s mineral and energy resources, how they are formed, harnessed, and the environmental impacts of their extraction and use. NS-Application Natural Science.
Credits: (4)
General Education Category
NS-Application Natural Science.
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GEOL 188 - Geology and Environmental Geology Field Trips
Description:
Afternoon and weekend field trips to introduce students to the geology and environment of the Pacific Northwest as well as the breadth of study options in the geological sciences. May be repeated up to 3 credits.
Credits: (1)
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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:
Prerequisites: (either GEOL 101 OR GEOL 102 OR GEOL 103) and GEOL101LAB, OR GEOL 106.
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:
Prerequisites: (GEOL 101 or GEOL 102, or GEOL 103) and GEOL101LAB, or GEOL 106, or instructor permission. GEOL 200 recommended.
Credits: (4)
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GEOL 296 - Individual Study
Credits: (1-6)
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GEOL 298 - Special Topics
Credits: (1-6)
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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. NS-Patterns and Connection Natural.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: sophomore standing or above.
Credits: (4)
General Education Category
NS-Patterns and 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:
Prerequisites: (either GEOL 101 OR GEOL 102, OR GEOL 103) and GEOL101LAB, and MATH 100C or above.
Credits: (4)
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GEOL 306 - Communicating Geoscience
Description:
Exploration of effective communication skills in the geosciences. Includes readings from the primary and popular literature, writing, making figures, and oral presentation. Emphasis on peer review and revision.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: (GEOL 101 or GEOL 103) and GEOL101LAB and ENG 102.
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. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week plus required field trips.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: (GEOL 101 or GEOL 103) and GEOL101LAB and CHEM 111 or CHEM 181.
Credits: (5)
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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. Four lectures and three hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: GEOL 305, and GEOL 320, and MATH 154. Co-requisite: MATH 154 or instructor permission.
Credits: (5)
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GEOL 351 - Geology of the Pacific Northwest
Description:
Fundamentals of geology applied to the Pacific Northwest. Case studies in lecture will build toward extended field experiences. Two lectures per week. Field trips required.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: (GEOL 101 or GEOL 103), and GEOL 101LAB, and GEOL 200.
Credits: (3)
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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. Three lectures and four hours laboratory per week. Field trips required.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: GEOL 200 and GEOL 305 and GEOL 320 and MATH 154.
Credits: (5)
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GEOL 370 - Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
Description:
Origin of sedimentary rocks, physical processes and stratigraphic principles. Identification of sedimentary rocks. Recognition of depositional environments represented in the geologic record. Field trip required.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: GEOL 200, and GEOL 305, and MATH 153. Co-requisite: MATH 153.
Credits: (5)
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GEOL 371 - Paleobiology
Description:
Using fossils in the geologic record to explore evolution and extinction, ancient ecology and environments, and the geographical distribution of plants and animals. BIOL 371 and GEOL 371 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: BIOL 181 or GEOL 101 or GEOL 103 or GEOL 106 or GEOL 107 or GEOL 108.
Credits: (4)
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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. May be repeated for credit under a different subtitle (region).
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Credits: (2)
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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. May be repeated for credit under a different subtitle.
Credits: (3)
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GEOL 380 - Natural Hazards
Description:
Environmental concerns of earth processes and natural hazards including earthquakes, volcanic activity, flooding, landslides, etc. Three hours lecture plus one three-hour lab per week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: (either GEOL 101 or GEOL 102, or GEOL 103) and GEOL101LAB, or instructor permission.
Credits: (5)
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GEOL 382 - Earth Resources and Pollution
Description:
Human impact on the Earth through use of its resources, including pollution and remediation strategies. Two 2-hour lecture/lab sessions per week.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: GEOL 101 or GEOL 102 or GEOL 108 and GEOL101LAB or permission of instructor.
Credits: (4)
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GEOL 384 - Ocean, Atmosphere and Climate Interactions
Description:
The characteristics and circulation of Earth’s ocean and atmosphere are examined in the context of investigating the Earth’s energy balance and climate. Both natural and anthropogenic causes of climate variability are explored.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: (GEOL 101 or GEOL 103) and GEOL 101LAB, and GEOL 305.
Credits: (4)
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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:
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. Course may be repeated for areas of significantly different geologic content. Grade will either be S or U.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Credits: (1-3)
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GEOL 392 - Lab Experience Teaching Physical Geology
Description:
May be repeated up to 2 credits. Grade will either be S or U.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: (either GEOL 101 OR GEOL 102, OR GEOL 103) and GEOL101LAB.
Credits: (1)
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GEOL 395 - Junior Research
Description:
May be repeated for up to 12 credits.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: by permission only.
Credits: (1-6)
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GEOL 398 - Special Topics
Credits: (1-6)
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GEOL 404 - GIS Analysis
Description:
This course development of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) use; emphasis is placed on analysis of geo-spatial datasets. Lecture and practical applications. GEOG 404 and GEOL 404 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both.
Credits: (5)
Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments
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Learner Outcome
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Activity (optional)
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Assessment
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Demonstrate ability to use GIS software to create and model solutions to problems.
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Lab exercises, in-class assignments, exams
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Demonstrate ability to define, analyze, and solve a particular geographic problem.
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Acquire data from online sources, create a custom GIS database, research a problem, apply analysis tools, and produce output.
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Exercises through the quarter will build sequentially to a final, individualized project.
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Ability to apply geospatial analysis to knowledge from the disciplines of Geography, Anthropology, Biology, Geology, and/or Computer Science.
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Lab exercises, in-class assignments, exams
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Demonstrate knowledge of computer-based skills using modern GIS software.
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Lab exercises, in-class assignments, exams
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Recall and integrate knowledge gained through lecture, labs, reading, and software skills
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Lab exercises, in-class assignments, exams
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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:
Prerequisites: (either GEOL 101 OR GEOL 103) and GEOL101LAB and GEOL 386 and MATH 154.
Credits: (5)
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GEOL 417 - Advanced GIS
Description:
Advanced GIS principles, techniques, analysis, and application. Lecture and practical hands-on experience. GEOG 417 and GEOL 417 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: GEOG 404 or GEOL 404.
Credits: (4)
Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments
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Learner Outcome
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Activity (optional)
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Assessment
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Justify, apply, employ, and interpret input data to solve a geographic problem.
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Students will develop individual geospatial research projects and take them from problem formulation through data collection and analysis to final presentation.
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Class project
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Recognize different ways in which GIS can be applied in a variety of fields.
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Reading assignments
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Demonstrate and apply knowledge of graphic and text presentation and communication skills.
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Final project, Lab exercises, in- class assignments, exams
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Demonstrate knowledge of computer-based skills using modern GIS software.
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Lab exercises, in-class assignments, exams
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Recall and integrate knowledge learned through lecture, labs, reading, and software skills
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Lab exercises, in-class assignments, exams
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GEOL 423 - The Cryosphere (Put on Reserve 9/16/16.)
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 layered courses; students may not receive credit for both. (Put on Reserve 9/16/16. Last taught in 2013. Will go inactive 8/24/19.)
Prerequisites:
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:
Prerequisites: CHEM 181, and CHEM 181LAB, and CHEM 182, and CHEM 182LAB and MATH 153.
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:
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:
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:
Prerequisite: GEOL 210 or permission of instructor.
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:
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:
Prerequisites: (either GEOL 101 OR GEOL 102, OR GEOL 103) and GEOL101LAB, and MATH 154.
Credits: (5)
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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:
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:
Prerequisite: (either GEOL 101 OR GEOL 102, OR GEOL 103) and GEOL101LAB. Corequisite: MATH 172.
Credits: (5)
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GEOL 474 - Quaternary Geology
Description:
Study of geological processes affecting Earth’s most recent history. Course emphasizes marine and continental 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:
Prerequisites: either GEOG 386 or GEOL 386 or GEOL 370.
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.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: GEOL 346.
Credits: (5)
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GEOL 476 - Advanced Sedimentology
Description:
Sediments, sedimentary rocks, and advanced lab and field techniques for students interested in conducting research or working in sedimentology-related fields. Required field trips. GEOL 476 and GEOL 576 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: GEOL 370.
Credits: (4)
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GEOL 477 - Tsunami Geology and Geophysics
Description:
Course will cover the current science of paleotsunami research, an overview of modern survey observations, the basic physics of tsunami generation and propagation, and introduce students to tsunami modeling methodologies. GEOL 477 and GEOL 577 are cross-listed; students may not receive credit for both.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: GEOL 370.
Credits: (2)
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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 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:
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:
Prerequisites: MATH 172 and GEOL 346 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: (5)
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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. Grade will either be S or U.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: senior status and intention to graduate during the current year.
Credits: (1)
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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:
Prerequisites: (GEOL 101 or GEOL 103) and GEOL101LAB, and GEOL 200, and GEOL 210, and GEOL 320, and GEOL 346, and GEOL 360, and GEOL 370.
Credits: (6-12)
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Learning Agreement Forms 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. May be repeated for credit. Grade will either be S or U.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: prior approval required.
Credits: (1-12)
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GEOL 491 - Workshop
Credits: (1-6)
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GEOL 492A - Experience Teaching Upper-level Geology
Description:
Assisting with instruction in upper-level geology major lab or field courses. May be repeated up to four times for a total of 8 credits. Grade will either be S or U.
Credits: (2)
Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments
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Learner Outcome
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Activity (optional)
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Assessment
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Students can advise and assist other undergraduate students in classroom and laboratory activities for a course that they have previously taken and excelled in.
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Undergraduate TAs circulate during laboratory and classroom activities and help students understand instructions, ask questions to direct thinking, advise on data gathering and problem solving, etc.
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Observations of student interactions, meetings between instructor and TAs, SEOIs.
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Students display professionalism as teaching assistants.
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Weekly meetings with professor and other TAs, interactions with students in laboratory or classroom.
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Observations of student interactions, meetings between instructor and TAs, SEOIs, TAs attend all scheduled meetings.
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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. Grade will either be S or U.
Credits: (2)
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GEOL 493 - Field Methods in Environmental Geology
Description:
Introduction to field methods in environmental geology. In this two-week field course, students will apply these methods to a local or regional environmental geology research question.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: GEOL 386 or permission of instructor.
Credits: (4)
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GEOL 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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GEOL 495 - Senior Research
Description:
By permission only. May be repeated up to 12 credits.
Credits: (1-6)
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GEOL 498 - Special Topics
Credits: (1-6)
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GEOL 499 - Seminar
Credits: (1-5)
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German (GERM) |
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GERM 151 - First-year German
Description:
Conversational approach with intensive oral-aural drill. Firm foundation in the basic structural principles of the language. Courses must be taken in sequence.
Credits: (5)
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GERM 152 - First-year German
Description:
Conversational approach with intensive oral-aural drill. Firm foundation in the basic structural principles of the language. Courses must be taken in sequence.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: GERM 151.
Credits: (5)
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GERM 153 - First-year German
Description:
Conversational approach with intensive oral-aural drill. Firm foundation in the basic structural principles of the language. Courses must be taken in sequence.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: GERM 152.
Credits: (5)
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GERM 251 - Second-year German
Description:
Graduated readings in modern German prose with discussion conducted in German. Thorough review of German grammar. Courses must be taken in sequence.
Credits: (5)
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GERM 252 - Second-year German
Description:
Graduated readings in modern German prose with discussion conducted in German. Thorough review of German grammar. Courses must be taken in sequence.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: GERM 251.
Credits: (5)
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GERM 253 - Second-year German
Description:
Graduated readings in modern German prose with discussion conducted in German. Thorough review of German grammar. Courses must be taken in sequence.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: GERM 252.
Credits: (5)
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GERM 298 - Special Topics
Credits: (1-6)
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GERM 301 - Introduction to German Literature
Description:
Selected pieces of German literature characteristic of the Middle Ages to the present.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: GERM 253.
Credits: (3)
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GERM 350 - Advanced Conversation
Description:
The course will broaden students’ communicative strategies and develop their speaking and listening skills through exposure to a variety of media. Films, visual art, and music will provide the basis for general class participation and small group discussion.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: GERM 253.
Credits: (4)
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GERM 352 - Advanced Reading and Expression
Description:
Texts culled from a variety of sources and time periods will form the basis of this course, allowing students a broad exposure to German written expression in order to broaden and develop their reading skills and strategies.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: GERM 253.
Credits: (4)
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GERM 354 - Advanced Grammar and Composition
Description:
The course focuses on the development of writing skills through the analysis and practice of grammar, vocabulary, and rhetorical devices.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: GERM 253.
Credits: (4)
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GERM 398 - Special Topics
Credits: (1-6)
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GERM 491 - Workshop
Credits: (1-6)
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GERM 498 - Special Topics
Credits: (1-6)
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Global Wine Studies (GWS) |
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GWS 202 - A Social History of Beer, Wine, and Distilled Spirits
Description:
This course looks at alcohol production/consumption from early societies to its present-day industry. Students debate health issues of alcohol, environmental issues, and quality of life issues associated with the wine, beer, and spirits.
Credits: (4)
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GWS 302 - Fundamentals of Viticulture and Enology
Description:
Fundamentals of viticulture and enology, techniques and practices, wine styles, and grape varietals. Health issues associated with wine, basics of wine, and food pairing.
Credits: (4)
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GWS 303 - Major Wine Regions of the World
Description:
Major wine regions of the world. Identification of major grape varietals and wine styles, label regulations, and legal issues. Viniculture and winemaking regulations, climate, soils, and other factors affecting each region.
Credits: (4)
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GWS 304 - Wine Marketing and Branding
Description:
Regulations and legalities, marketing, branding, public relations, consumer behavior, and business planning in the wine industry.
Credits: (4)
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GWS 402 - Issues in Viticulture and Enology
Description:
This course covers advanced techniques in viticulture and enology practices, product quality control and quality assurance, and worker protection.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: GWS 302 or permission of instructor.
Credits: (4)
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GWS 403 - The Global Wine Industry
Description:
Traditional and emerging wine regions: globalization, classification and legal systems, trade structures, international agreements, consumption habits, patterns, and trends. By permission.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: GWS 303.
Credits: (4)
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GWS 404 - The International Wine Trade
Description:
Accounting and finance, global supply chain, distribution, retail, intellectual property rights, legal issues, wine auctions and investments, journalism and ratings.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: GWS 304 and ACCT 301.
Credits: (5)
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GWS 405 - Beverage and Food Pairing for the Sommelier
Description:
Overview of major beverages and service standards related to the world of fine wines in a dining environment. Fundamentals of food pairing with major wine varietals, wine styles, and other industry beverages of the world. Must be 21 years of age or older prior to the start of class.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: GWS 303.
Credits: (4)
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GWS 406 - Professional Wine Analysis
Description:
Evaluation and assessment of global wines. Component format for organoleptic properties including appearance, aroma and palate. Must be 21 years of age or older prior to the start of class.
Credits: (3)
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GWS 407 - Beverage Management and Service for the Sommelier
Description:
Basics of the wine and beverage cellar, menu pricing and creation of a wine and beverage list, sales techniques with a practical beverage industry approach, and service standards pertaining to the beverage industry and sommeliers. Must be 21 years of age or older prior to the start of class.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: GWS 303.
Credits: (4)
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GWS 408 - Advanced Sensory Analysis
Description:
Assessment of viticulture and winemaking techniques in wine, identification of provenance, fraud, age and potential for investment. Must be 21 years of age or older prior to the start of class.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: GWS 402 and GWS 406.
Credits: (4)
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GWS 409 - Applied Professional Tasting Analysis (Put on Reserve 9/16/16.)
Description:
This course will combine lecture and tasting for wines, beers, spirits, and liqueurs for students who are interested in a career path as sommelier to work in the dining industry. Students will learn proper tasting techniques for each beverage along with appropriate aging and service for a dining establishment. Must be 21 years of age or older prior to the start of class. (Put on Reserve 9/16/16. Last taught in 2013. Will go inactive 8/24/19.)
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: GWS 303.
Credits: (4)
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GWS 410 - Wine Faults
Description:
Chemical, physical, and biological faults and flaws found in wine from the vineyard, winery, distribution, retail, and consumer. Product recalls and legalities of faulty wines. By permission.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: GWS 402 and GWS 406.
Credits: (3)
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GWS 412 - Advanced Wine Regions
Description:
Study of lesser known vineyard areas around the world including unusual grape varietals, regulations, quality designations, and wines made for specific markets.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: GWS 303.
Credits: (3)
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GWS 452 - Regional Wine Tourism
Description:
Wine tourism is an American growth industry. Unlike in Europe, support for wine tourism in the USA is regional. This course offers an academic and hands-on approach to regional wine tourism that will assist RT and GWS graduates. GWS 452 and RT 452 are cross-listed courses, students may not receive credit for both.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: nine credits of upper division GWS or RT courses or permission of instructor.
Credits: (4)
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GWS 454 - Wine Tourism Applications
Description:
Applying what they have learned in GWS/RT 452, students conduct research on sectors of the wine tourism industry in Washington State such as wine trails, wine clubs, regional wine associations and wine festivals. The student conducts hands-on research that may be useful to these sectors. GWS 454 and RT 454 are cross-listed courses, students may not receive credit for both.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: GWS 452 or RT 452.
Credits: (4)
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GWS 490 - Cooperative Education
Description:
An individualized contracted field experience with business, industry or government agencies in the wine industry. A learning agreement is created to identify and plan the directed and supervised study. Must be 21 years of age or older prior to the start of class. May be repeated for credit. Grade will either be S or U.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: admission to the global wine studies major.
Credits: (1-12)
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