Methods and procedures of science for interpretation of the earth. The natural processes and their products — the minerals, rocks, fossils, structure and surface forms of the earth are considered. Emphasis is placed on the interplay between hypothesis, experiment, and observable fact which characterize productive physical science. Three class and three laboratory hours per week.

Methods and procedures of science for interpretation of the earth. The natural processes and their products — the minerals, rocks, fossils, structure and surface forms of the earth are considered. Emphasis is placed on the interplay between hypothesis, experiment, and observable fact which characterize productive physical science. Three class and three laboratory hours per week.

The practice of geology as an historical science with emphasis on the methods of analysis, nature of the record, and guiding principles that have allowed geologists to decipher the history of the earth. Three class and three laboratory hours per week.

The practice of geology as an historical science with emphasis on the methods of analysis, nature of the record, and guiding principles that have allowed geologists to decipher the history of the earth. Three class and three laboratory hours per week.

Introduction to the science of geology and the major earth cycles with emphasis on the application of geology to environmental issues and earth processes, such as energy resources, water pollution, and geological hazards. Three class and three laboratory hours per week.

Introduction to the science of geology and the major earth cycles with emphasis on the application of geology to environmental issues and earth processes, such as energy resources, water pollution, and geological hazards. Three class and three laboratory hours per week.

Investigates the geologic aspects of several types of natural disasters (earthquakes, volcanoes, floods, etc.) and emphasizes both impacts of natural hazards and ways of mitigating risk from the hazards. Case studies of specific events are used to highlight the social, economic, environmental and human impacts of natural disasters.

Investigation of the geological processes responsible for the land forms and natural resources of the southeastern United States. Three class hours per week and field trips are required.

Directed research project depending on student interest and needs.