The mineralogical, physical, chemical, and engineering properties of soils as related to soil formation, groundwater movement, soil erosion, plant-soil relationships, and land development capability. Field trips and exercises required. Fall semester only. Two hours of laboratory per week. The techniques of teaching laboratory-centered earth science and physical geography courses, emphasizing inquiry teaching and questioning techniques.
Practical experience is obtained by teaching actual earth science and physical geography classes.
A requirement for teacher certification in earth science, geology, and geography. Not open to students on academic probation. Emphasis on sediment, vegetation, wildlife, waterfowl and fisheries resources. An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other department offerings. The content will change from semester to semester.