Instruction offered by members of the Faculty Science and the Faculty of Arts.
Limited amounts of non-scheduled class time involvement will be required for these courses.
Senior Courses
Earth Science 401
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. Course Hours:H(2-3) Prerequisite(s):Archaeology 201, Chemistry 201 or 211, Geology 201, 202 or 203, Geography 211, 231, or consent of the Earth Science Program Director. Notes: Open only to students in the Earth Science program, or by consent of the Program Director. MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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. Course Hours:H(3-3) Prerequisite(s):Archaeology 201, Chemistry 201 or 211, Geography 211, 231, 305, 313, 391, Geography 307 or Geology 373, 201, 203, 311, 337, or consent of the Earth Science Program Director. Notes: Open only to students in the Earth Science program, or by consent of the Program Director. MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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