• GEO 1650: Fossil Preparation

  2.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Designed to familiarize students with a paleontological laboratory and teach them basic techniques of fossil preservation. Covers procedures, vocabulary, and includes hands-on experience. Students are introduced to fossil care, identification, preservation techniques, molding and casting, basic osteology, and collection laws.
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• GEO 2200: The Earth Through Time

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course investigates the dynamic nature of Earth's physical and biological processes, and how they have shaped Earth's 4.5 billion-year history. It emphasizes the interpretation of the geologic record (rocks and landforms) and Earth's sequential physical and biological changes. Prerequisites/Restrictions: GEO 1010 or GEO 1110
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• GEO 2205: Earth Through Time Laboratory

  1.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This laboratory course is designed to complement GEO 2200. It examines the sequential physical and biological changes throughout Earth's 4.5-billion year history, and emphasizes the interpretation of the geologic record from rocks and fossils. Corequisite: GEO 2200 Corequisite:    GEO 2200
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• GEO 2500: Geology Field Excursions

  1.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Geologic features and processes observed in the field. Prerequisite/Restriction: GEO 1010 or GEO 1060 or GEO 1110 or USU 1360 (may be taken concurrently) or instructor permission. Repeatable for credit. Pass/Fail only.
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• GEO 2700: Science Excursion

  1.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Students will study the geology, geography, plant and animal life, astronomy, and historical aspects of the areas visited on a field trip. Students will be expected to attend one or more lectures preceding or following the trip. Assignments, reports and/or exams may be required. Variable fees will be charged, which may include transportation, food, course handouts, and rental fees for some of the necessary equipment. Participation will be up to the discretion of the instructor.
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• GEO 2800: Minerals and Rocks

  4.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course introduces minerals and the principles of crystallography, focusing on rock-forming and ore minerals. It surveys petrology and introduces igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks, including X-ray and optical identification techniques. It includes three lectures and one three-hour lab per week. Prerequisites/Restrictions: GEO 1110 MATH 1060 or MATH 1210 or AP Calculus AB score of 3 or higher
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• GEO 2988: Special Problems

  1.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Directed study of selected topics. Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission. Repeatable for credit.
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• GEO 3000: Epic Earth - Geoscience of National Parks (DSC)

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Intended for non-science and science majors, this course delves into both the internal and external processes responsible for the unique geology of National Parks, focusing on the western US, Alaska and Hawaii, emphasizing landscape interpretation and process understanding. Prerequisite(s): Fulfillment of the Breadth Physical Science (BPS) requirement.
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• GEO 3100: Natural Disasters

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Hazardous geologic processes affecting humans. Cause, prediction, avoidance, and frequency of natural disasters, including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, landslides, floods, subsidence, meteorite impacts, and global changes. Topics discussed in the context of earth systems and cycles. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: One Breadth Physical Sciences (BPS) course.
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  This course is a general education course.

• GEO 3150: Energy in the Twenty-first Century

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Provides science-based overview of energy resources. Compares and analyzes energy budgets and energy resources, including solar energy, fossil fuels, nuclear energy, and renewable sources. For the different energy sources, contrasts carbon emissions and potential impacts on climate change. Prerequisite/Restriction: Breadth Physical Science (BPS) course Quantitative Literacy (QL) course or equivalent Cross-listed as: PHYS 3150 Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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  This course is a general education course.