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GEO 3300 - Soils.
(2-2-3) On Demand. Overview of soil sciences such as taxonomy, soil formation, properties of soils, common soil problems and their solutions, evaluation of soils, and pollution from uses of soils.
Prerequisites & Notes:
GEO 1120G or GEO 1300G or GEO 1320G or GEO 1390G or GEO 3010G; and CHM 1310G and 1315G.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3310 - Introduction to Biogeography.
(3-0-3) F. An introduction to the geographic distribution of terrestrial and aquatic organisms and the modifications of these distributions created and altered by both physical and human activities over various spatial and temporal scales. Specific attention is given to contemporary geographic issues affecting changes to both human and natural systems, their linkages, and consequences.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3320 - Natural Resource Conservation.
(3-0-3) S. A topical and regional assessment of conservation issues related to farmlands, wetlands, waterways, grasslands, forests, and other natural systems. Specific attention will be given to contemporary geographic issues affecting rural and agricultural conservation topics prevalent in the U.S., with specific studies focusing on east-central Illinois.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3330 - Agricultural Geography.
(3-0-3) S. A topical and regional analysis of historic and current trends in agricultural practices and land use. Readings pertaining to how land is used, where our food and fiber comes from, and geographic issues regarding sustainability will be central to our discussions. Specific attention will be given to U.S. agricultural systems and related issues.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3340 - Land Change Science.
(3-0-3) On Demand. An examination of the types, rates, causes, and consequences of contemporary land use and land cover change, primarily in the United States.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3400 - Broadcast Meteorology Practicum.
(3-0-3) F. Study of forecasting techniques, synoptic meteorology, and using scientific methods in determining a meteorological forecast for the general public. Students will engage in preparing daily forecasts from meteorological models and then broadcast their results online. This course will enhance the students’ future in broadcasting by merging science and communication. Students will have an opportunity to work with WEIU-TV.
Prerequisites & Notes:
GEO 1400G.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3405 - Petrology.
(3-2-4) S. A study of the physical, chemical, spatial, and chronological properties and processes that reflect the origin, evolution, and occurrence of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Laboratory work emphasizes the petrographic microscope and its applications. Field work required.
Prerequisites & Notes:
GEO 2440.
Credits: 4
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GEO 3410 - Climatology.
(2-2-3) F. Study of the earth’s energy and water balances, climate classification systems, synoptic climatology, paleoclimatology, agricultural and urban climatology, theory of jet streams.
Prerequisites & Notes:
GEO 1400G (or equivalent).
Credits: 3
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GEO 3415 - The Restless Atmosphere.
(3-0-3) On Demand. This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the essential processes responsible for determining patterns in our atmospheric system. It will emphasize principal components of the atmosphere from a human perspective. Topics covered will include discussions of climate variability, severe weather, anthropogenic climate change, and atmospheric forecasting. It also stresses the dynamic nature of the atmosphere as it affects humans and their activities.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3420 - Geomorphology: Surficial Processes and Landforms.
(2-2-3) S. This course examines landforms, their development and their spatial and temporal distribution on earth’s surface, and the processes responsible for their formation. The wide-ranging roles of glaciers, rivers, slope movements, wind, waves, weathering, and humans on landforms and geomorphological processes are presented. WI
Prerequisites & Notes:
GEO 1120G or GEO 1300G or GEO 1320G or 1390G or consent of instructor.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3425 - Engineering Geology.
(2-2-3) F-even-numbered years. Introduction to procedures used for site selection and design of engineering structures in the Earth. Introductory soil and rock mechanics and their use in analysis of structures will be emphasized.
Prerequisites & Notes:
GEO 1300G or GEO 1320G or GEO 1390G or permission of instructor; PHY 1151G and PHY 1152G or PHY 1351G and PHY 1352G.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3430 - Structural Geology.
(2-2-3) F. Forces involved in the deformation of rocks with emphasis on the recognition and interpretation of the resultant geologic structures. Field work.
Prerequisites & Notes:
GEO 1430, 3405 and MAT 1330 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3440 - Tectonics.
(3-0-3) S-odd-numbered years. This course will evaluate the plate tectonic paradigm in terms of its historical evolution and modern application to understanding earth processes. Focus will be placed on defining the geometric, kinematic, and dynamic framework of the three types of plate boundaries, existing problems with rigid plate theory, and the evidence for the plate tectonic approximation. Field work is required.
Prerequisites & Notes:
GEO 3430 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3460 - Economic Mineral Deposits.
(2-2-3) On Demand. Origin, geologic occurrence and utilization of metallic and non-metallic mineral deposits. Field work.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prior or concurrent enrollment in GEO 3405.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3470 - Seminar in Geology.
(Arr.-Arr.-1-3) F, S. Discussions, reports, and field/laboratory work concerning selected geoscience topics, with instructor guidance. May be taken more than twice for credit if a different topic is covered each time.
Credits: 1 to 3
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GEO 3500 - Climate, Environment and History Since the last Ice Age.
(3-0-3) F. Since the 1960s historians and geographers have become more concerned with the impact of climate on history and the global environment, with increasing emphasis on the interdisciplinary nature of this study. Students will engage in exploring the last 18,000 years with an integrated historic and geographic methodology, to gain a better understanding of how human societies have adapted to climate-driven changes. Cross-listed with HIS 3500. WI
Credits: 3
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GEO 3505 - Volcanology.
(2-2-3) On Demand. A study of volcanic features and eruptions. The relationship of eruptive products, styles, and mechanisms to volcanic features and hazards is emphasized.
Prerequisites & Notes:
GEO 3405 or concurrent enrollment.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3510 - Principles of Sedimentation.
(2-2-3) F. Sources of sediments, mechanics of transportation, depositional controls, post-depositional changes; physical and chemical properties of sedimentary rocks, classifications; analytical laboratory techniques. Field work.
Prerequisites & Notes:
GEO 1430 and 3405.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3525 - Hydrogeology.
(2-2-3) On Demand. The study of the inter-relationships of geological materials and processes with water.
Prerequisites & Notes:
GEO 3420.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3530 - Medieval Archaeology and Cultural Heritage in Europe.
(4-0-4) S. An introduction to archaeology as a crossroads discipline, integrating a humanistic inquiry into history with the scientific methodologies which help evaluate the vestiges of past material culture. It is taught only abroad, and emphasizes the cultural heritage of the host country. May not be repeated. Cross-listed with HIS 3530.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Co-requisite: STA 3970. Consent of the instructor.
Credits: 4
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GEO 3550 - Surface Water Processes and Resources.
(2-2-3) On Demand. Principles of the water cycle, surface and subsurface routing, drainage basins, stream channel form and processes, effects of climate. Illustrates human responses to and modification of hydrologic systems. Field trip required. WI
Prerequisites & Notes:
GEO 1120G or GEO 1300G or GEO 1320G or GEO 1390G.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3560 - Principles of Stratigraphy.
(2-2-3) S. Development and use of stratigraphic column, sedimentary facies, space-time relationships, principles or correlation, tectonic framework of sedimentation, analysis of clastic, organic, chemical sedimentary sequences. Field work.
Prerequisites & Notes:
GEO 3510.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3600 - Economic Geography.
(3-0-3) On Demand. Survey of theoretical and empirical approaches to the location of economic activities and of organizational structures. Analysis of spatial patterns of resource, industrial, commercial and service activities. Emphasis on local and regional development, growth and decline, transportation and planning.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3620 - Geography of Tourism.
(3-0-3) S-odd-numbered years. This course is designed as a spatial analysis of the world’s major tourism destination regions including environmental, urban, and cultural attractions. Geographic and economic factors affecting the development of tourism regions are considered. Course may not be repeated.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3640 - Geography of Sports.
(3-0-3) S. This course is designed as a geographic survey of sports and the impact they have on the contemporary global society. This course will provide an overview of the history and current trends of sports including their origin and diffusion within the United States and around the world. The economic, social, and cultural impact of sports will also be covered. Each student is expected to gain an understanding of how sports have changed over time and how they have shaped our society today.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3650 - Advanced Cultural Geography.
(3-0-3) F-odd-numbered years. Concerned with understanding the material culture that gives character to a place or area. Emphasis on a study of environmental perception, attitudes and values that influence our personal images of the world. Special focus on reading and interpreting the ordinary landscape of the manmade habitat.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3700 - Historical Geography of the United States.
(3-0-3) On Demand. Reconstructing past geographical landscapes of the United States to 1900. Emphasis on changing landscape patterns and spatial organization patterns through time, perception of relic landscape features and contemporary preservation of distinctive historic places and areas.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3750 - Population Geography.
(3-0-3) On Demand. Survey of world distribution of population through time. Examines patterns and consequences of mortality, fertility and migration. Emphasis on theories and models of migration, past and contemporary migration patterns, and information flow and individual movement in geographic space.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3775 - Urban Geography.
(3-0-3) S, Su. Examines from a geographic perspective the origin, location, function, internal structure, growth and interaction of urban areas in the United States and other regions of the world; considers problems of modern cities and the role of city planning in Western and non-Western contexts.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3780 - Land Use Planning.
(3-0-3) S, Su. An introduction to land use planning in the United States, focusing on the geographic and institutional dimensions; a survey of the policy and legislative basis for land use controls at the urban, regional, and federal level, including controlled growth, zoning, development agreements, and environmental legislation.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3800 - Introduction to Cartography.
(2-2-3) S. Instruction and practice in the basic techniques of map making. Emphasis on problems involved in selection of proper source materials for the base and body of the map and methods of mechanical reproduction.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3810 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems.
(2-2-3) F, S. An introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) emphasizing broad software competency and foundations of spatial information theory. Hands-on labs will focus on conceptual understanding of how spatial entities and processes are modeled in a GIS environment, how to create high-quality maps and perform basic spatial analyses. Students will be exposed to both commercial and open source GIS.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3820 - Remote Sensing I.
(2-2-3) F. An introduction to basic principles and applications of remote sensing. The theory and physical properties of image acquisition, processing and analysis will be demonstrated using examples from a variety of applications. Course may not be repeated.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3830 - GIS: Building Geodatabases.
(2-2-3) S. This course covers the fundamental concepts of building geographic databases and focuses on the storage, management, and quality control of GIS data. Students will learn how to create Esri Geodatabases, how to migrate existing data to a geodatabase, and how to edit data stored in a geodatabase. GEO 5830 is an equivalent course.
Prerequisites & Notes:
GEO 3810 or permission from the instructor.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3850 - GPS: Mapping the Modern Way.
(2-2-3) S. Introduction to the Global Positioning System, with an emphasis on GPS theory, GPS field applications, GPS data manipulation, and GPS data presentation using computer mapping techniques.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3860 - Geographic Information Systems II.
(2-2-3) Using geographic information systems (GIS) software, students will analyze and solve problems by applying advanced spatial analysis, automation of spatial and attribute data, advanced editing, and advanced options for cartographic display and thematic mapping. Supplemental to this course, students may work towards and obtain the ESRI Introduction to ArcGIS II Certificate.
Prerequisites & Notes:
GEO 3810. Course may not be repeated.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3865 - Advanced Cartography.
(1-4-3) On Demand. Instruction and practice in the techniques of thematic mapping including design, compilation, construction and photographic reproduction. Introduction to data transformation and computer-assisted reproduction.
Prerequisites & Notes:
GEO 3800.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3870 - Remote Sensing II.
(2-2-3) S. An advanced study in remote sensing theory and practice including in-depth variations in classification and spatial analysis procedures with applications to the geographical, geological, biological, and social sciences.
Prerequisites & Notes:
GEO 3820. Course may not be repeated.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3875 - Field Methods.
(1-4-3) Application of geographical field techniques to the analysis of areas. Emphasis on making physical and cultural observations and measurements including map reading, photo interpretation, field sketch mapping, compass traverses, sampling, questionnaire design, interviewing, analysis and reporting.
Credits: 3
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GEO 3885 - Quantitative Methods in Geography.
(1-4-3) F. Application of basic descriptive and inferential statistics. Emphasis on the understanding of the quantitative method as it is applied in the analysis and classification of geographical data and spatial problems.
Credits: 3
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GEO 39601 - Special Topics in Earth Science I.
(Arr.-Arr.-1-4) On Demand. Readings, discussion, reports, on-campus and off-campus fieldwork on specific areas of topics in earth science. May be repeated once. No more than six hours of Special Topics credit.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Minimum of two courses in earth science or consent of the instructor.
Credits: 1 to 4
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GEO 39602 - Special Topics in Earth Science II.
(Arr.-Arr.-1-4) On Demand. Readings, discussion, reports, on-campus and off-campus fieldwork on specific areas of topics in earth science. May be repeated once. No more than six hours of Special Topics credit.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Minimum of two courses in earth science or consent of the instructor.
Credits: 1 to 4
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GEO 39603 - Special Topics in Earth Science III.
(Arr.-Arr.-1-4) On Demand. Readings, discussion, reports, on-campus and off-campus fieldwork on specific areas of topics in earth science. May be repeated once. No more than six hours of Special Topics credit.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Minimum of two courses in earth science or consent of the instructor.
Credits: 1 to 4
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GEO 39701 - Study Abroad in Earth Science.
(Arr.-Arr.-1-15) See STA 3970.
Credits: 1 to 15
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GEO 39702 - Study Abroad in Geography.
(Arr.-Arr.-1-15) See STA 3970.
Credits: 1 to 15
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GEO 39703 - Study Abroad in Geology.
(Arr.-Arr.-1-15) See STA 3970.
Credits: 1 to 15
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GEO 3990 - Medieval Archaeology, Honors.
(Arr.-Arr.-1-4). An introduction to archaeology as a crossroads discipline, integrating a humanistic inquiry into history with the scientific methodologies which help evaluate the vestiges of past material culture. It will be taught only within the Semester Abroad program and emphasize the cultural heritage in the countries concerns. May be repeated. Cross-listed with HIS 3990. WI
Prerequisites & Notes:
Students enrolled for credit must be admitted to the Honors College and must enroll for four semester hours. Student auditors must have permission of the Dean of the Honors College and may enroll for one to four semester hours.
Credits: 1 to 4
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GEO 40002 - Environmental/Physical Geography Seminar.
(3-0-1-3). On Demand. Reports and discussion of selected topics in environmental/physical geography. May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 1-3
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GEO 40001 - Human Geography Seminar.
(3-0-1-3). On Demand. Reports and discussion of selected topics in human geography. May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 1-3
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GEO 40003 - Techniques Seminar.
(3-0-1-3). On Demand. Reports and discussion of selected topics in geographic techniques. May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 1-3
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GEO 4200 - Introduction to Geophysical Exploration.
(3-0-3) On Demand. Introduction to the theories of gravity, magnetics, heat flow, and reflection and refraction seismology; application of these geophysical methods in the interpretation of earth structure and composition, with emphasis on exploration for economic materials and on tectonic activity.
Prerequisites & Notes:
GEO 3430 and PHY 1161, 1162 or PHY 1361, 1362.
Credits: 3
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GEO 42751 - Internship in Earth Science I.
(Arr.-Arr.-1-6) On Demand. (Credit/No Credit) An individually planned work experience in a business or agency appropriate to the student’s area of specialization. Note: A maximum of three semester hours may be counted as elective credit in the Earth Science minor.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Completion of at least 9 hours of course work toward Earth Science minors, permission of the Geology/Geography Department Chair, the Internship Coordinator, and acceptance of the student by a business or agency. May be repeated once. No more than 12 hours of Internship credit.
Credits: 1 to 6
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GEO 42752 - Internship in Earth Science II.
(Arr.-Arr.-1-6) On Demand. (Credit/No Credit) An individually planned work experience in a business or agency appropriate to the student’s area of specialization. Note: A maximum of three semester hours may be counted as elective credit in the Earth Science minor.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Completion of at least 9 hours of course work toward Earth Science minors, permission of the Geology/Geography Department Chair, the Internship Coordinator, and acceptance of the student by a business or agency. May be repeated once. No more than 12 hours of Internship credit.
Credits: 1 to 6
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GEO 42753 - Internship in Earth Science III.
(Arr.-Arr.-1-6) On Demand. (Credit/No Credit) An individually planned work experience in a business or agency appropriate to the student’s area of specialization. Note: A maximum of three semester hours may be counted as elective credit in the Earth Science minor.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Completion of at least 9 hours of course work toward Earth Science minors, permission of the Geology/Geography Department Chair, the Internship Coordinator, and acceptance of the student by a business or agency. May be repeated once. No more than 12 hours of Internship credit.
Credits: 1 to 6
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GEO 42851 - Internship in Geography I.
(Arr.-Arr.-1-6) On Demand. (Credit/No Credit) An individually planned work experience in a business or agency appropriate to the student’s area of specialization. Note: A maximum of three semester hours may be counted as elective credit in the Geography minor.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Completion of at least 9 hours of course work toward Geography major or minor, permission of the Geology/Geography Chair, the Internship Coordinator, and acceptance of the student by a business or agency. May be repeated once. No more than 12 hours of Internship credit.
Credits: 1 to 6
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GEO 42852 - Internship in Geography II.
(Arr.-Arr.-1-6) On Demand. (Credit/No Credit) An individually planned work experience in a business or agency appropriate to the student’s area of specialization. Note: A maximum of three semester hours may be counted as elective credit in the Geography minor.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Completion of at least 9 hours of course work toward Geography major or minor, permission of the Geology/Geography Chair, the Internship Coordinator, and acceptance of the student by a business or agency. May be repeated once. No more than 12 hours of Internship credit.
Credits: 1 to 6
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GEO 42853 - Internship in Geography III.
(Arr.-Arr.-1-6) On Demand. (Credit/No Credit) An individually planned work experience in a business or agency appropriate to the student’s area of specialization. Note: A maximum of three semester hours may be counted as elective credit in the Geography minor.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Completion of at least 9 hours of course work toward Geography major or minor, permission of the Geology/Geography Chair, the Internship Coordinator, and acceptance of the student by a business or agency. May be repeated once. No more than 12 hours of Internship credit.
Credits: 1 to 6
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GEO 42951 - Internship in Geology I.
(Arr.-Arr.-1-6) On Demand. (Credit/No Credit) An individually planned work experience in a business or agency appropriate to the student’s area of specialization.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Completion of at least 9 hours of course work toward Geology major or minor, permission of the Geology/Geography Department Chair, the Internship Coordinator, and acceptance of the student by a business or agency. May be repeated once. No more than 12 hours of Internship credit.
Credits: 1 to 6
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GEO 42952 - Internship in Geology II.
(Arr.-Arr.-1-6) On Demand. (Credit/No Credit) An individually planned work experience in a business or agency appropriate to the student’s area of specialization.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Completion of at least 9 hours of course work toward Geology major or minor, permission of the Geology/Geography Department Chair, the Internship Coordinator, and acceptance of the student by a business or agency. May be repeated once. No more than 12 hours of Internship credit.
Credits: 1 to 6
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GEO 42953 - Internship in Geology III.
(Arr.-Arr.-1-6) On Demand. (Credit/No Credit) An individually planned work experience in a business or agency appropriate to the student’s area of specialization.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Completion of at least 9 hours of course work toward Geology major or minor, permission of the Geology/Geography Department Chair, the Internship Coordinator, and acceptance of the student by a business or agency. May be repeated once. No more than 12 hours of Internship credit.
Credits: 1 to 6
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GEO 44001 - Independent Study in Earth Science I.
(Arr.-Arr.-1) Individual study under faculty supervision on a topic selected by the student. May be repeated once. No more than six hours of Independent Study credit.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Permission of the faculty supervisor and approval of the department chairperson.
Credits: 1
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GEO 44002 - Independent Study in Earth Science II.
(Arr.-Arr.-2) Individual study under faculty supervision on a topic selected by the student. May be repeated once. No more than six hours of Independent Study credit.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Permission of the faculty supervisor and approval of the department chairperson.
Credits: 2
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GEO 44003 - Independent Study in Earth Science III.
(Arr.-Arr.-3) Individual study under faculty supervision on a topic selected by the student. May be repeated once. No more than six hours of Independent Study credit.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Permission of the faculty supervisor and approval of the department chairperson.
Credits: 3
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GEO 44101 - Independent Study in Geography I.
(Arr.-Arr.-1) F, S. Intensive individual study on a topic selected by student with approval of instructor and with permission of the department chairperson. May be repeated once. No more than six hours of Independent Study credit.
Credits: 1
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GEO 44102 - Independent Study in Geography II.
(Arr.-Arr.-1) F, S. Intensive individual study on a topic selected by student with approval of instructor and with permission of the department chairperson. May be repeated once. No more than six hours of Independent Study credit.
Credits: 2
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GEO 44103 - Independent Study in Geography III.
(Arr.-Arr.-3) F, S. Intensive individual study on a topic selected by student with approval of instructor and with permission of the department chairperson. May be repeated once. No more than six hours of Independent Study credit.
Credits: 3
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GEO 44201 - Independent Study in Geology I.
(Arr.-Arr.-1) Independent study in the field of geology, designed for the individual needs of the student.
Prerequisites & Notes:
GEO 1430 or permission of the instructor and department chair. May be repeated once. No more than six semester hours of Independent Study credit.
Credits: 1
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GEO 44202 - Independent Study in Geology II.
(Arr.-Arr.-2) Independent study in the field of geology, designed for the individual needs of the student.
Prerequisites & Notes:
GEO 1430 or permission of the instructor and department chair. May be repeated once. No more than six semester hours of Independent Study credit.
Credits: 2
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GEO 44203 - Independent Study in Geology III.
(Arr.-Arr.-3) Independent study in the field of geology, designed for the individual needs of the student.
Prerequisites & Notes:
GEO 1430 or permission of the instructor and department chair. May be repeated once. No more than six semester hours of Independent Study credit.
Credits: 3
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GEO 44301 - Undergraduate Research in Earth Science I.
(Arr.-Arr.-1) On Demand. Field, laboratory, or theoretical research. Faculty supervised. A written report of an oral presentation is required.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Completion of 15 semester hours of Earth Science/Geology courses, permission of department chair. May be repeated once. No more than six hours of Undergraduate Research credit in department undergraduate research courses .
Credits: 1
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GEO 44302 - Undergraduate Research in Earth Science II.
(Arr.-Arr.-2) On Demand. Field, laboratory, or theoretical research. Faculty supervised. A written report of an oral presentation is required.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Completion of 15 semester hours of Earth Science/Geology courses, permission of department chair. May be repeated once. No more than six hours of Undergraduate Research credit in department undergraduate research courses.
Credits: 2
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GEO 44303 - Undergraduate Research in Earth Science III.
(Arr.-Arr.-3) On Demand. Field, laboratory, or theoretical research. Faculty supervised. A written report of an oral presentation is required.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Completion of 15 semester hours of Earth Science/Geology courses, permission of department chair. May be repeated once. No more than six hours of Undergraduate Research credit in department undergraduate research courses.
Credits: 3
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GEO 44401 - Undergraduate Research in Geography I.
(Arr.-Arr.-1) On Demand. Field, laboratory, or theoretical research faculty supervised. A written report of an oral presentation is required.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Completion of 15 semester hours toward the Geography major or minor, permission of the instructor and department chair. May be repeated once. No more than six hours of Undergraduate Research credit in department undergraduate research courses.
Credits: 1
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GEO 44402 - Undergraduate Research in Geography II.
(Arr.-Arr.-2) On Demand. Field, laboratory, or theoretical research faculty supervised. A written report of an oral presentation is required.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Completion of 15 semester hours toward the Geography major or minor, permission of the instructor and department chair. May be repeated once. No more than six hours of Undergraduate Research credit in department undergraduate research courses.
Credits: 2
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GEO 44403 - Undergraduate Research in Geography III.
(Arr.-Arr.-3) On Demand. Field, laboratory, or theoretical research faculty supervised. A written report of an oral presentation is required.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Completion of 15 semester hours toward the Geography major or minor, permission of the instructor and department chair. May be repeated once. No more than six hours of Undergraduate Research credit in department undergraduate research courses.
Credits: 3
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GEO 44441 - Honors Independent Study in Geography I.
(Arr.-Arr.-1) Intensive individual study on a topic selected by the student with approval of the instructor. May be repeated once. No more than six hours of Independent Study credit.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Admission to the Departmental Honors Program for Geography Majors and permission of the Departmental Honors Coordinator and Department Chairperson.
Credits: 1
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GEO 44442 - Honors Independent Study in Geography II.
(Arr.-Arr.-2) Intensive individual study on a topic selected by the student with approval of the instructor. May be repeated once. No more than six hours of Independent Study credit.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Admission to the Departmental Honors Program for Geography Majors and permission of the Departmental Honors Coordinator and Department Chairperson.
Credits: 2
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GEO 44443 - Honors Independent Study in Geography III.
(Arr.-Arr.-3) Intensive individual study on a topic selected by the student with approval of the instructor. May be repeated once. No more than six hours of Independent Study credit.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Admission to the Departmental Honors Program for Geography Majors and permission of the Departmental Honors Coordinator and Department Chairperson.
Credits: 3
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GEO 44451 - Honors Independent Study in Geology I.
(Arr.-Arr.-1) Independent Study in geosciences, designed for the individual needs of the student. May be repeated once. No more than six hours of Independent Study credit.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Admission to the Departmental Honors Program for Geology Majors and permission of the Departmental Honors Coordinator and Department Chairperson.
Credits: 1
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GEO 44452 - Honors Independent Study in Geology II.
(Arr.-Arr.-2) Independent Study in geosciences, designed for the individual needs of the student. May be repeated once. No more than six hours of Independent Study credit.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Admission to the Departmental Honors Program for Geology Majors and permission of the Departmental Honors Coordinator and Department Chairperson.
Credits: 2
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GEO 44453 - Honors Independent Study in Geology III.
(Arr.-Arr.-3) Independent Study in geosciences, designed for the individual needs of the student. May be repeated once. No more than six hours of Independent Study credit.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Admission to the Departmental Honors Program for Geology Majors and permission of the Departmental Honors Coordinator and Department Chairperson.
Credits: 3
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GEO 44501 - Undergraduate Research in Geology I.
(Arr.-Arr.-1) On Demand. Field, laboratory, or theoretical research. Faculty supervised. A written report of an oral presentation is required.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Completion of 15 semester hours toward the Geology major or minor, permission of instructor and department chair. May be repeated once. No more than six semester hours of Undergraduate Research credit in department undergraduate research courses.
Credits: 1
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GEO 44502 - Undergraduate Research in Geology II.
(Arr.-Arr.-2) On Demand. Field, laboratory, or theoretical research. Faculty supervised. A written report of an oral presentation is required.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Completion of 15 semester hours toward the Geology major or minor, permission of instructor and department chair. May be repeated once. No more than six semester hours of Undergraduate Research credit in department undergraduate research courses.
Credits: 2
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GEO 44503 - Undergraduate Research in Geology III.
(Arr.-Arr.-3) On Demand. Field, laboratory, or theoretical research. Faculty supervised. A written report of an oral presentation is required.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Completion of 15 semester hours toward the Geology major or minor, permission of instructor and department chair. May be repeated once. No more than six semester hours of Undergraduate Research credit in department undergraduate research courses.
Credits: 3
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GEO 4450 - Well Log Interpretation.
(2-2-3) On Demand. Fundamental principles of open hole log in investigating subsurface geology are discussed with emphasis on petroleum exploration. This is essentially an applied course with stress on how to take data from well logs, calculate and analyze these data.
Prerequisites & Notes:
GEO 3510.
Credits: 3
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GEO 4480 - Optical Mineralogy.
(3-2-4) On Demand. Use of the polarizing microscope for determination of optical properties of minerals; identification of minerals in thin section.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prior or concurrent enrollment in GEO 3405.
Credits: 4
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GEO 4490 - Invertebrate Paleontology.
(2-2-3) F. Description and classification of major fossil invertebrate groups; preservation of fossils; use of fossils in geologic work. Field work.
Prerequisites & Notes:
GEO 1430; BIO 1001G.
Credits: 3
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GEO 4555 - Honors Research in Geography.
(Arr.-Arr.-1-6) Original research in geography on a topic studied by the student while enrolled in GEO 44441 or 44442 or 44443. A written report and oral presentation are required. May be repeated once.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Admission to the Departmental Honors Program for Geography Majors and permission of the Departmental Honors Coordinator and Department Chairperson.
Credits: 1 to 6
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GEO 4556 - Honors Research in Geology.
(Arr.-Arr.-1-6) Research in the geosciences undertaken with close supervision of a geoscience faculty member. Written report required. At least one semester hour is required of students in the Departmental Honors Program. A maximum of five additional semester hours credit may be applied to the Departmental Honors Program and/or the major in geology.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Admission to the Departmental Honors Program for Geology Majors, and permission of the Departmental Honors Coordinator and Department Chairperson.
Credits: 1 to 6
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GEO 4644 - Honors Thesis in Geography.
(Arr.-Arr.-1-6) Written thesis based on original research performed while enrolled in GEO 4555. An oral presentation is required. May be repeated once.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Admission to the Departmental Honors Program for Geography Majors and permission of the Departmental Honors Coordinator and Department Chairperson.
Credits: 1 to 6
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GEO 4645 - Honors Thesis in Geology.
(Arr.-Arr.-1-6) Written thesis based upon a survey of the geological literature and student’s original research performed under the close supervision of a geoscience faculty member. At least one semester hour is required of students in the Departmental Honors Program. May not be repeated.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Admission to the Departmental Honors Program for Geology Majors, and permission of the Departmental Honors Coordinator and Department Chairperson.
Credits: 1 to 6
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GEO 4666 - Honors Seminar in Geography.
(Arr.-Arr.-3) Reports, discussion and/or laboratory/field work on selected topics in geography.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Admission to the Departmental Honors Program for Geography Majors and permission of the Departmental Honors Coordinator and Departmental Chairperson.
Credits: 3
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GEO 46671 - Honors Seminar in Geology I.
(Arr.-Arr.-1-6) Discussions, reports, and field/laboratory work concerning selected geoscience topics, with instructor guidance. May be repeated once if a different topic is pursued.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Admission to the Departmental Honors Program for Geology Majors and permission of the Departmental Honors Coordinator and Department Chairperson.
Credits: 1 to 6
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GEO 46672 - Honors Seminar in Geology II.
(Arr.-Arr.-1-6) Discussions, reports, and field/laboratory work concerning selected geoscience topics, with instructor guidance. May be repeated once if a different topic is pursued.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Admission to the Departmental Honors Program for Geology Majors and permission of the Departmental Honors Coordinator and Department Chairperson.
Credits: 1 to 6
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GEO 46673 - Honors Seminar in Geology III.
(Arr.-Arr.-1-6) Discussions, reports, and field/laboratory work concerning selected geoscience topics, with instructor guidance. May be repeated once if a different topic is pursued.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Admission to the Departmental Honors Program for Geology Majors and permission of the Departmental Honors Coordinator and Department Chairperson.
Credits: 1 to 6
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GEO 4800 - Summer Field Geology in the Black Hills, S.D.
(Arr.-Arr.-6) Su. Individual and group problem-solving by application of field methods and techniques, including plane table and total station mapping and air photo interpretation. Six weeks of field study required. Contact Director of Summer Field Geology concerning fees and registration. This course is complementary to nearly all of the department’s geology courses. This requirement must be met in the EIU Geology Field Station in the Black Hills of South Dakota. In cases of students’ health limitations, with the approval of the department chair, an alternative program will be provided.
Prerequisites & Notes:
GEO 1430, 3405, and 3430. GEO 3510, 3560 and 4490 recommended. In special cases, permission of chairperson and field camp director is required. Graduate students will complete an additional field research project that has been approved by the field camp director. This project must be successfully completed by the end of the course.
Credits: 6
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GEO 4850 - Environmental Geology.
(3-0-3) Study of natural and engineered interactions of contaminants and the geologic environment. Topics include types and analysis of common contaminants, surface and groundwater quality, risk analysis, U.S. environmental law, industrial and municipal waste disposal, and remediation techniques.
Prerequisites & Notes:
GEO 1300G or GEO 1320G or GEO 1390G; CHM 1410; MAT 1330 (or MAT 1400), or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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GEO 4892 - Introduction to Paleobotany.
(3-2-4) On Demand. Introduction to the origin and theories of evolution, diversification, radiation, and paleogeography of plants through time, with special reference to vascular plants. Field work.
Prerequisites & Notes:
BIO 1200G or permission of instructor. Credit not granted for both GEO 4892 and BIO 4892.
Credits: 4
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GEO 4900 - Earth Science Field Experience for Teachers.
(2-6-5) Su. Introduction to and field investigations of earth materials and resources, geological and geomorphical processes, and their historical relationships.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Teaching license or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 5
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GEO 4910 - GIS Programming.
(3-2-4) On Demand. An introduction to programming techniques used in spatial data management and analysis. This course is intended for students with some experience in geographic information systems (GIS) who want to learn how to extend GIS to perform custom analyses, to automate common GIS tasks, or just to learn how spatial data is structured and managed “under the hood”. Topics will include visual models and diagrams of GIS workflows, automation, web mapping, spatial data structures and spatial algorithms. No prior programming experience is required.
Prerequisites & Notes:
“C” or better in GEO 3810/5810 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
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