Surveys the major landform regions and national parks of the United States. Interpretation of aerial photographs is an integral part of the course. A study of earth history that includes introductory through advanced topics related to geologic time, stratigraphy, paleontology, plate tectonics, an structural geology. Students will apply their new knowledge to solve a number of field, computer, and classroom-based problems. A special emphasis will be placed upon the application of historical geology to mineral resource and geologic hazard assessments.
Hydrology is the study of water in the geological environment.
Students will be actively involved with specimen identification, worldwide web activities, and presentation assignments. Examines color and color infrared aerial photography as well as Landsat, SPOT, Thermal and Radar imagery. Computer processing of Landsat data is an integral part of the course. An upper-level seminar that integrates and applies concepts and skills taught in the basic courses of the Environmental Science emphasis. The subject is examined in an intensive manner with guidance by a faculty member who has special expertise in that field.