"True education consists not merely in the acquiring of a few facts of science, history, literature or art, but in the development of character. ... True education trains in self-denial and self-mastery. True education regulates the temper, subdues passion and makes obedience to social laws and moral order a guiding principle of life. ...
"... The objective of education is to develop resources in the student that will contribute to his well-being as long as life endures" (Secrets of a Happy Life, comp. Llewelyn R. McKay [1967], 46-47).
Geology 102
Intro. to Geol Lab
General experience with mineral and rock identification and interpretation and the use and geologic interpretation of topographic maps.
1. Mineral identification
2. Igneous rock identification and interpretation
3. Sedimentary rock identification and interpretation
4. Metamorphic rock identification and interpretation
5. Understanding and using topographic maps
6. Identifying geology features using topographic maps
7. Earthquakes and seismicity
8. Field trip(s)
Geology 104
Natural Disasters
For the non-science majors emphasizing physical geology related to geologic hazards, mineral and energy resources, and the environmental consequences of urban and rural development. Associated lab for this class is Geol 102. Students who take Geol 104 may not receive credit for Geol 111.
1. Rocks and Minerals
2. Weathering and soils
3. Plate Tectonics
4. Earthquakes and associated hazards
5. Volcanoes and associated hazards
6. Mass Wasting (landslides) and associated hazards
7. Floods and associated hazards
8. Shorelines - wave & current processes and associated hazards
9. Waste disposal issues
10. Mineral resources
11. Energy resources
Geology 440
Applied GIS
Applied GIS (Geographic Information Systems) allows students to apply GIS skills to geologic topics and problems with real-world data sets.
Teaches students where to find GIS data sets and how to download or upload the data and get projects started. Advanced techniques of queries and graphic presentation of solution sets. Working within Arcview/Arcgis. Application of GIS in the physical sciences.
1. Increase student's ability to work with ESRI'S Arcview/Arcgis software.
2. Improve understanding in collecting personal data with GPS units and input that data into GIS applications.
3. Increase awareness of the many types geologic problems that can employ GIS as a tool.
4. Be able to identify available sources of data, how to acquire data sets, format styles, and how to import them into projects.
5. Develop team work skills by working on joint projects, each learning to participate in a project from design to completion and presentation.
6. Acquire the skills to use both electronic (PowerPoint) and print media (posters) for final presentations.