• GEO 3250: Natural History of Dinosaurs

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Dinosaurs are fascinating, amazing, bizarre, gigantic and tiny, and despite being extinct for millions of years they are the subject of this course, which emphasizes the scientific methodologies used in reconstructing these ancient creatures. Prerequisite/Restriction: BPS or BLS general education course.
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• GEO 3300: Geology of the World's Oceans

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Geologic evidence for the development of ocean basins and continental margins through plate tectonic processes. Also, the interaction of the geo- and biospheres and their effect on the evolution of the oceans and atmosphere. Discussion of shoreline and marine environments, the organisms inhabiting them, and the physical and chemical processes in operation therein. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: One University Studies Breadth Physical Sciences (BPS) course.
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• GEO 3400: Communicating Geoscience (CI/DSC)

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  GEO 3400 is a communications intensive (CI) course that builds a foundation in geoscience writing, critical thinking, data processing and presentation, and oral presentation. Collectively, these skills facilitate communication and understanding of Earth science. Basic skills developed in this course are utilized in upper-division Geology major courses. Prerequisites: GEO 1110 Corequisite: GEO 2200
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• GEO 3550: Sedimentation and Stratigraphy

  4.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Students learn classification and analysis of sedimentary rocks and structures, with an emphasis on interpretation of ancient sedimentary environments. Controls on sedimentary processes over time and principles of stratigraphic correlation are taught in three lectures and one lab per week. Prerequisite: GEO 2200 MATH 1060, MATH 1210, or AP Calculus AB score of 3 or higher
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• GEO 3600: Geomorphology

  4.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Students learn about geomorphic processes, origin of landforms and surficial deposits. The course emphasizes fluvial and hillslope landscape elements, and surficial geologic mapping. Both lectures and labs are included. Prerequisite/Restriction: MATH 1060, MATH 1100, MATH 1210, or AP Calculus AB score of 3 or higher, or instructor permission PHYS 2210 recommended Cross-listed as: WATS 3600. Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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• GEO 3700: Structural Geology

  4.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Students examine the geometries, mechanisms, and mechanics of rock deformation including stress and strain relationships as well as fault and fold classification and description. Labs present techniques to interpret deformed rocks in map, cross-section, and three-dimensional views. Prerequisites: GEO 3550 PHYS 2210 (may be taken concurrently) PHYS 2215 (may be taken concurrently) Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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• GEO 3800: Applied Geoscience Techniques

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course focuses on obtaining pre-professional geoscience training for students entering a range of geoscience careers. Students learn and develop competency in diverse skills, including collecting, illustrating, and analyzing practical geoscience data, and working with uncertainty and indirect observations. Prerequisites/Restrictions: GEO 3200 GEO 3500
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• GEO 3900: Geologic Field Methods (CI)

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Introduction to methods and skills used in the field to observe, document, visualize, interpret, and communicate geologic information and Earth processes. Two extended course periods per week involving primarily outdoor excursions and some in-class lecture. GEO 3600 (may be taken concurrently) or instructor permission
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• GEO 4500: Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology

  4.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Origin, processes of formation, classification, and identification of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Study of igneous and metamorphic rocks in hand specimens and thin sections. Three lectures and one three-hour lab per week. Prerequisite/Restriction: GEO 2800
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• GEO 4800: Senior Seminar

  1.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course is a seminar that explores current work in particular topics. Repeatable for credit. Pass/Fail only Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
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