Introductory, Earth Sciences, Assignments

Geology of the National Parks

groundwater pollution, biodiversity, volcanic hazards, etc, what is and is not believable about science, those subjects on which scientists are usually correct and those on which scientists have no special expertise

Historical Geology

study of the history of earth and life through time, overview of evolution, fossils, dinosaurs, geologic time, radiometric dating, origin of the earth, environments, geologic history of North America

Exploration Geophysics

applied seismology, theoretical introduction to wave propagation, modern methods for acquisition, digital processing, structural and stratigraphic interpretation of seismic-reflection data, seismic refraction and ground penetrating radar, topics in applied global seismology, with application to earthquake location and magnitude calculation and nuclear test-ban verification: labs, links

Geology and Science

introduction to scientific inquiry as it applies to understanding interactions with geologic environment: group exercises, review questions

Glacial Geology

characteristics, origin and development of glacial landforms and related phenomena from the past three million years: Glacier (Characteristics, Flow), Paleoenvironmental Reconstruction, Erosional Landforms, Ice Age Chronology, Glacial (Erosion, Deposition & Till Characteristics, Mass Balance, Debris Transport, Meltwater Deposits & Landforms), Depositional Landforms, Causes of Climate Change

Introduction to Physical Geography

Systematic study of the physical environment including human-environmental interaction, environmental hazards, and natural resources: readings, labs, study guides, Online lectures about maps (Projections, Scale, Symbolization)

Physical Geography Lab

physical processes that shape the earth & tools used to study these processes

World Regional Geography

N. Africa & SW Asia, Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, Russia, Middle America, East Asia, N & S America, Southeast Asia, Australia/New Zealand, The Pacific Realm

Physical Geography

explores different aspects of natural environment, including atmosphere & hydrosphere (weather & climate, oceans), lithosphere (landforms, earth processes) & biosphere (plants & animals, primarily), emphasizes relationships: study guides, web resources

Economic Geography

basic principles of economic geography, location theory, regional economic development and trade: homework, quizzes, map assignments, links

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