GEOL-3600 Readings in Geology
–Fa, Sp
1 hour
Students will read and discuss a current text or series of papers.
The purpose is to help the student become more familiar with the
geological research and literature. Part of the course requirements
may include attending a national or regional GSA conference.
Course may be taken up to three times for credit. Prerequisite:
GEOL-1120 Historical Geology. (Fee:$150)
GEOL-3800
3 hours
Philosophy of Science and Research Methods in Geology
–Sp
By its nature, geological research and its resultant
interpretations are heavily paradigm-driven. This course will
examine the scientific method and study the development of
various scientific paradigms, especially those within geology.
Students will learn productive ways to integrate their faith with
science and how to apply that to a research method that arrives
at conclusions without compromising data. The merits of various
models of earth history will be critiqued. Prerequisite: GEOL-1120
Historical Geology; 16 hours of geology courses and junior status.
GEOL-4100 Environmental Geology
–Fa
4 hours
Application of geology to environmental problems such
as natural resource extraction, water supply, pollution, waste
disposal, landslides, floods, and land use planning. Required
field trip. Includes three lectures and one three-hour lab per week
Prequisites: GEOL-1110 Introduction to Physical Geology and
junior status. (Fee:$150) (even years)
GEOL-4200 Stratigraphy and Sedimentology
–Sp
5 hours
The student will be introduced to principles of sedimentary
rock correlation and structure. Emphasis will be placed on how
to interpret past rates and processes using clues gained from
sedimentary rocks. Required field trip(s). Prerequisite: GEOL-1120
Historical Geology; GEOL-3300 Petrology. (Fee: $500)
GEOL-4400 Summer Field Camp
–Su
6 hours
Five weeks of geologic mapping and problem solving in
structural geology and stratigraphy. Selected course must be
approved by the department Chair (the course will be sponsored
by another institution). The course will typically be taken following
the student’s junior or senior year. Prerequisites: GEOL-3100
Geomorphology; GEOL-3300 Petrology; GEOL-3400 Structural
Geology; and GEOL-4200 Stratigraphy and Sedimentology.
GEOL-4800 Senior Project
–Fa, Sp
2 hours
A capstone project including geological research, writing,
and presentation of results. To be completed during one of
the student’s last two semesters of course work. Prerequisite:
senior status; GEOL-3800 Philosophy of Science and Research
Methods in Geology. (Fee: $200)
GEOL-4830 Research in Geology
–Fa, Sp
2–3 hours
Investigation of a geologic research project and its culmination
in a scholarly research report (oral and/or written). Submission and
approval of a research proposal must precede registration. May be
repeated once for credit. Prerequisites: completion of 16 hours in
geology; junior status; and permission of instructor. (Fee:$200)
GEOL-4880 Topics in Geology
–Fa
1–3 hours
Topics of special geological interest that are not in the existing
curriculum are selected by the faculty. The topic should provide a
logical extension of the student’s academic plan and enhance the
student’s educational experience. Prerequisite: completion of 16
hours in geology; junior status; and permission of instructor.
GEOL-4900 Independent Study in Geology
–Fa, Sp
1–3 hours
Supervised independent study of a particular geologic
phenomenon. Submission and approval of a research proposal
must precede registration. Prerequisite: major in geology; approval
of research proposal.
German (GER)
GER-1810, 1820
4 hours/sem
Elementary German I
–Fa
and II
–Sp
Development of basic skills in reading, writing, speaking, and
listening in German, along with an introduction to German culture.
GER-2810, 2820 Intermediate German I and II
4/3 hours/sem
Development of all four language skills through grammar
review, composition, conversation, and readings in German
literature and culture. Prerequisite: GER-1820 Elementary German
II or equivalent.
GER-3800 Special Topics in German
–Fa, Sp
1–3 hours
Topic chosen by the student and professor, based upon need
and interests. Prerequisite: GER-2820 Intermediate German II or
equivalent.
GER-3810 German Conversation and Composition
–Fa
3 hours
Oral practice in German through speeches and oral reports
along with a review of pronunciation. Designed to improve
both day-to-day communication and academic communication.
Prerequisite: GER-2820 Intermediate German or equivalent. (even
years)
GER-3820 Germanic History and Culture
–Fa, Su
3 hours
This course is designed to introduce students to the history and
culture of Central Europe, specifically the region where German
is the native language of the inhabitants and where present-day
Germany, Austria and Switzerland are located. Students will
also learn how Germanic History influenced and played a role in
establishing modern-day western cultural norms. Course taught in
English. (odd years).
GER-3830 Survey of German Literature
–Sp
3 hours
A survey of German literature from the Middle Ages through
the 20th century designed to provide the student with an
understanding of the literature and its reflection of the culture.
Readings in German and English. Prerequisite: GER-2820
Intermediate German or equivalent.
General Mathematics (GMTH)
Except where noted, general education courses are designed
to meet the general education requirements for graduation. These
courses will not count toward graduation requirements for majors
found in the Department of Science and Mathematics unless they
are specifically listed in the curriculum requirements for a major.
A student majoring in science or mathematics may take these
courses only as electives. However, any course listed for a science
or mathematics major or minor may also count toward fulfilling
general education requirements.
GMTH-1010 Introduction to Mathematics
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
Introduction to mathematical concepts including voting theory,
apportionment and fair division, models of population growth, and
graph theory. Prerequisite: proficiency in mathematics.
GMTH-1020 College Algebra
–Fa
3 hours
Introduction to methods of algebraic analysis. Includes (but
may not be limited to) many topics of intermediate algebra: the
field axioms, linear functions, inequalities, systems of equations,
determinants, and quadratic functions. This course, in conjunction
with GMTH-1030 Precalculus, is designed to prepare the student
for calculus. Prerequisite: proficiency in mathematics; two years of
high school mathematics; or permission of instructor.
GMTH-1030 Precalculus
–Fa, Sp
4 hours
Introduction to the principles of trigonometry and some
advanced topics in algebra. Coverage includes, but may not be
limited to, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and circular
functions, triangle problems, and vectors. This course, in
conjunction with GMTH-1020 College Algebra, is designed to
help prepare the student for calculus. Prerequisites: proficiency
in mathematics; GMTH-1020 College Algebra or equivalent; or
permission of instructor.
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