The physical, chemical and biological processes that shape the Earth will be studied in light of the concept of global plate tectonics and the interaction of Earth's subsystem's (the lithosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere). (3 lecture)

The laboratory study of rocks and minerals, interpretation of topographic and geologic maps, earth structures, earthquakes, economic resources, and local geology with field trips.

An introduction to the study of the origin of the Earth and its evolutionary development through time are presented. The concepts of geologic time, organic evolution, and plate tectonics are fundamental themes used to unravel Earth history. In this context, present and past interactions of Earth's subsystems (the lithosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere) are studied. (3 lecture)

The laboratory study of sedimentary rocks, fossils, correlation or rock units, interpretation of geologic maps, and local geology with field trips. (1 lab)

Introduction to the study of the Earth's processes and interconnections between humans and Earth. The physical, chemical and biological processes that shape Earth will be studied, in conjunction with environmental issues. The study of Earth's subsystems (lithosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere) and the human impact on the subsystems. (3 lecture, 2 lab)

Laboratory work will emphasize minerals and rocks, interpretation of maps and geologic processes.

(1-3 lecture)

(1-4 lecture)

This course is designed as an elective course for those interested in exploring the fascinating world of dinosaur paleontology. This course will explore the evolution, history and paleobiology of dinosaurs from their appearance in the geologic record to their extinction. The course will also cover the relationship of dinosaurs to ancestral vertebrates of the Paleozoic era, and to the birds and mammals, two groups which emerged in the early Mesozoic era. Hypotheses dealing with the extinction (perhaps catastrophic) of the dinosaurs and other groups at the end of the Mesozoic era will also be studied. (3 lecture)

This is a field studies course that will have two primary focuses: 1) the study of the geologic history of a region of the U.S. and 2) the study and practice of geologic and paleontological data collection (including fossils, rocks, and minerals) and the application of this data to paleontological, stratigraphic, and sedimentologic interpretations of paleoenvironments. (Variable credit, 1-3 credit hours and repeatable to a maximum of 6 credit hours) (1-3 lecture)

(1-3 lecture)

(1-3 lecture)