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 travel and will provide the basis for laboratory exercises. Course Hours:3 units; H(2-3) Prerequisite(s):Archaeology 201; Chemistry 201 or 211; Geology 201, 202 or 203; Geography 211 and 231 and admission to the Earth Science Program. 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:3 units; H(3-3) Prerequisite(s):Consent of the Program Co-ordinator MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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