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Geoscience
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Geography of Minnesota and North Dakota |
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Survey and analysis of the physical and cultural environments of Minnesota and North Dakota. |
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Topics in Geosciences |
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A topical course in geosciences which may be repeated when the topic changes. |
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Archaeological Prospection |
| Prerequisite |
ANTH 115 GEOS 115 |
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Examination of geophysical prospecting methods available for archaeological research. Emphasis on the conceptual basis of different prospecting methods and their application in archaeological and geotechnical studies. Hands-on experience with geophysical instruments. Same as ANTH 301 |
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Mineralogy |
| Prerequisite |
GEOS 115 |
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This course introduces students to the crystal structure, chemistry, physical properties, geological and chemical environments of formation, and natural occurrence of minerals. Understanding of minerals and mineralogy is foundational to geology and it is recommended that this course be taken prior to other upper level geology courses where possible. Lab included. |
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Mineralogy Lab |
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This is a mineralogy lab course that must be taken concurrently with GEOS 302. |
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Petrology |
| Prerequisite |
GEOS 115 GEOS 302 |
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This course examines how sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks form, focusing specifically on the chemical and textural information that reveals information about Earth's past and present. Understanding of petrology is foundational to geology and this course is prerequisite for several upper level geology courses. |
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Mineralogy and Petrology |
| Prerequisite |
GEOS 109 or 209L |
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This course introduces students to the crystal structure, composition, and occurrence of minerals and to the interpretation of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. It examines how rocks and minerals form, focusing specifically on chemical and structural character of minerals, phase relationships among minerals, and on how the textural and compositional features of rock reveal Earth's past and present. This course includes 3 hours lab per week (GEOS 303L) which must be taken concurrently. Pre-requisite = GEOS 109 or 209L. |
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Mineralogy and Petrology Lab |
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This is a mineralogy and petrology lab course that must be taken concurrently with GEOS 303. |
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Petrology Lab |
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This is a petrology lab course that must be taken concurrently with GEOS 303. |
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Problems in Mineralogy and Petrology |
| Prerequisite |
GEOS 109 or GEOS 209L |
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This independent study self-learning module provides a guided opportunity to practice applying concepts from GEOS 303 (Mineralogy and Petrology) through science reasoning challenges, real-world geology problems, and self-guided labs. Problems include labs in mineral identification in hand sample and under the microscope, interpretation of rocks under the microscope, practice in recognizing symmetry patterns, interpretation of phase diagrams, application of Goldschmidt's Rules, and mineral uses and refining constraints. Pre-requisite = GEOS 109 or 209L, co-enrollment in GEOS 303 Mineralogy and Petrology recommended. |
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Oceanography |
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Introduction to oceanography, with emphasis on: ocean-atmospheric interaction and global climate, plate tectonics and morphology of the ocean basins, marine geology, energy resources, environmental problems due to sea level rise, coastal erosion, oil spills, and life in the sea. MnTC Goal 10 and 3 |
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Oceanography |
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Goal 10 |
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Introduction to oceanography, with emphasis on: ocean-atmospheric interaction and global climate, plate tectonics and morphology of the ocean basins, marine geology, energy resources, environmental problems due to sea level rise, coastal erosion, oil spills, and life in the sea. One field trip to observe shoreline processes is required. A special fee will be assessed to students participating in the field trip to cover the transportation costs. MnTC Goal 10. |
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Introduction to GIS |
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Students will use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) techniques to acquire, adjust, extend, modify, integrate, analyze, map, and manage digital spatial data (both rasters and vectors) across space and time, using the standard ArcMap interface and extensions (especially 3D Analyst and Spatial Analyst) and customized toolboxes in ESRI’s ArcGIS suite of software. This course builds on concepts introduced in the Thinking Spatially (GEOS 207) and Cartography (GEOS 210) courses and applies them to physical, biological, and social data within a GIS. |
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United States and Canada |
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Goal 5 |
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Regional survey of United States and Canada with emphasis on regional contrasts and interrelationships. MnTC Goal 5. |
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Sedimentology and Stratigraphy |
| Prerequisite |
GEOS 115 GEOS 302 GEOS 303 |
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| Writing Intensive |
Yes |
| Description |
Classification and description of the various kinds of sediments and sedimentary rock units; sedimentary facies; cyclic sedimentation; and techniques of correlating sedimentary rocks. Laboratory exercises will be incorporated into the lecture period. One field trip is required. A special fee will be assessed to those students electing to participate on an optional field trip to cover transportation costs. |
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Economic Geography |
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Goal 8 |
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Yes |
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This course will focus on the geography of human economic activities, including agriculture, mining, manufacturing, trade, and the global patterns of world economics. MnTC Goal 8. |
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Sustainable Transportation |
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Goal 9 |
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Human nature is characterized in part with wanderlust, migratory urges, trade and commerce, and just wanting to see what is over the next hill in our exploring our environment. This course begins with a survey of all transportation types and modes, how they developed, and how and why be have arrived at the particular situation we find transportation and accessibility to exist in our world. We also analyze how transportation is or is not sustainable in the contexts of environment and the ethics of accessibility. MnTC Goal 9 |
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Reading Landscape: Ways of Seeing |
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Yes |
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Explores the landscape concept as developed and applied within anthropology and the geosciences. Considers the interaction of culture and perception in the way we view our physical world. Writing Intensive. |
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Elementary Meteorology |
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Yes |
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The basic elements of weather, including temperature, pressure, condensation and precipitation, air masses and fronts, vorticity, jet streams and storms. MnTC Goal 3 and 10. |
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Environmental Geography and Conservation |
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Goal 10 |
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This course is a description, analysis, and spatial study of environmental problems including food supplies, energy resources, pollution of all types, wildlife habitat and habitat loss, and environmental change and degradation. The course will also explore the human impacts on environment and ecosystems, and discussions of conservation and preservation issues. MnTC Goal 10. |
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