The course begins with a review of the unique properties of water and history of hydrology, and then progresses through a study of watersheds, precipitation, infiltration and soil moisture, surface water including lakes and wetlands, streamflow and runoff, groundwater, evapotranspiration, water resources, and water quality, both natural and human-impacted. The laboratory portion includes field activities and projects. 4 cr. hrs. A study of sedimentary rocks, processes, and stratigraphic relationships. The course progresses through a study of sediment transport processes, sedimentary rocks in outcrops, hand samples, and thin sections, field geologic methods for sedimentary rocks, review of modern and ancient depositional environments of sedimentary rocks, and a study of stratigraphic principles, including correlation techniques.
Laboratory exercises, sample and thin section identification and analysis, field projects.
3 cr. hrs. Topics include an overview of GIS data models as well as data entry, spatial query analyses, and statistical analysis techniques. Several systems will be utilized to introduce students to an array of GIS programs. An additional off-campus occupational work experience for the student. Involves full-time employment with a cooperating agency or firm.