Earth Science EASC
Instruction offered by members of the Faculty Science and the Faculty of Social Sciences
Program Director - Dr. D. Sjogren
Limited amounts of non-scheduled class time involvement will be required for these courses.
Senior Courses
Earth Science 401 2-3
Methods in Earth Science
An introduction to field and laboratory methods used in earth surface processes research. Field excursions may involve international and local travel and will provide the basis for laboratory exercises.
Prerequisites: ARKY 201, CHEM 201, GLGY 201, 203, GEOG 211, 231, or consent of the Earth Science Program Director.
Note: Open only to students in the Earth Science program, or by consent of the Program Director.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Earth Science 501 3-3
Research Project in Earth Science
An original research project that focuses on earth surface processes and may target local, regional, or global issues. Participants will be exposed to: (1) oral and written communication, (2) field sampling techniques and strategies, (3) laboratory techniques, strategies and limitations, and (4) relevant statistical analysis and graphic communication.
Prerequisites: ARKY 201, CHEM 201, GEOG 211, 231, 305, 313, 391, GEOG 307 or GLGY 373, GLGY 201, 203, 311, 337, or consent of the Earth Science Program Director.
Note: Open only to students in the Earth Science program, or by consent of the Program Director.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT