GEOSCIENCES (GO)
GO 110. Physical Geology.
Comprehensive introduction to geology; earth materials, internal and external processes, time, resources and environmental hazards. Two lectures, one lab per week. (3)
GO 150. Earth Science: Environmental Hazards.
An examination of Earth's systems, how they work, and how they relate to people, with emphasis on resulting natural and man-made hazards to society. Two lectures, one lab per week. (University Studies course) (3)
GO 220. Meteorology.
Basic principles of atmosphere, air mass analysis, and fundamental laws governing weather forecasting. (3)
GO 305. Environmental Geoscience.
Natural earth systems and cycles, natural hazards, mineral and energy resources, waste disposal, and environmental planning. Prerequisite: GO 110. (3)
GO 320. Oceanography.
Introduction to historical, physical, chemical, geological, and biological oceanography, including man's interaction with the ocean. Prerequisite: GO 220. (3)
GO 340. Remote Sensing.
An introduction to the principles/ concepts of remote sensing, its applications, and its significance in today's world. Two lectures, one lab per week. Prerequisites: GO 110; GO 220; IS 175; MA 133; MA 134. (3)
GO 365. Environmental Soil Science.
An investigation of the physical, chemical, mineralogical and microbiological features of soils and an analysis of best land use. Three lectures, one two-hour laboratory and one field trip. Prerequisites: MA 134; CH 186. (4)
GO 445. Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
An introduction to the theory, methods, and applications of GIS for spatial data analysis. Two lectures; one lab per week. Prerequisites: IS 175; GO 340; MA 223 or SO 242; consent of instructor. (3)
GO 458. Environmental Geochemistry.
Application of chemical principles to the study of near surface environments. Prerequisite: CH 186. (3)
GO 460. Environmental Hydrology.
An introduction to the interrelationships between the environment and the occurrence, distribution, movement, and chemistry of water. Emphasizing the influence of geologic processes and materials on surface water, groundwater, and fluid and contaminant transport through the vadose zone. Two lectures; one lab per week. Prerequisites: GO 110; MA 134; or consent of instructor. (3)
GO 471-473. Special Topics.
Lectures, laboratories, field trips, and seminars on topics in the geosciences not covered by the regular curriculum. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. (1-3)
GO 481-483. Independent Study.
Supervised individual study in a selected field of the geosciences. Prerequisite: Consent of department chairperson and supervising faculty member. (1-3)
GO 486-488. Internship.
A supervised learning and work experience which contributes to the individual student's major program of study and career objectives. Arranged with supervising faculty member. May be taken more than once. Prerequisites: 15 hours in major; 3.0 GPA. (1-3)
GO 491-493. Undergraduate Research.
Supervised individual research on a problem of interest to the student. Prerequisite: Consent of department chairperson and supervising faculty member. (1-3)
GO 555. (Cross-listed as AO 555) Soil Classification and Resource Management.
Classification of soils in terms of their physical, chemical, and mineralogical composition. Interpretation of soils in terms of proper land use, with special attention to soil erosion. Prerequisites: AO 215 or GO 110; CH 181/001/081 or CH 185/005/085. (3)
GO 561-563. Advanced Topics in Geology.
Lectures, discussions, labs, field trips and assigned readings in various fields of geology. May be taken more than once. Topics vary. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. (1-3)
See University Studies (UI) listings for descriptions of:
UI 318. Earth Science: A Process Approach.
(3)
UI 372. Earthquakes and Society.
(3)
UI 373. Earth and Life Through Time.
(3)
UI 416. Planetary Exploration: From Galileo to the Present and Beyond.
(3)
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