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1.Geology and Environment(4) Keller Introduction to geology and environment including: human population and
sustainability; physical geologic processes; use, pollution and management
of water, mineral, soil resources; process and mitigation of natural hazards;
global climate change; waste management; environmental health; and environmental
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2.Principles of Physical Geology(4) Staff Introduction to the science of the earth; properties and processes of
its surface and interior, including plate tectonics, volcanism, earthquakes,
glaciation, mountain building, formation of rocks, minerals, and the structural
basis of landforms. |
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2H.Principles of Physical Geology (Honors)(1) Staff A supplement to Geology 2 focusing on the properties and processes of
the Earth's surface and interior, including plate tectonics, volcanism,
earthquakes, glaciation, mountain building, formation of rocks, minerals,
and the structural basis of landforms. |
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3. Principles of Historical Geology(4) Awramik Antiquity and history of the earth, its physical changes, and the record
of biological evolution. (S) |
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3H. Principles of Historical Geology(Honors)(1) Awramik A supplement to Geology 3 focusing on the antiquity and history of the
earth, its physical changes, and the record of biological evolution.
(S) |
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3LX. Principles of Historical Geology(Laboratory)(1) Awramik Elementary problems in paleontology and stratigraphy.
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4. Introduction to Oceanography(4) Staff An introduction to oceanography covering the major physical, chemical,
and geological features of the oceans, their role in earth history, and
potential use as a natural resource. (F,W,S) |
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4H. Introduction to Oceanography (Honors)(1) Staff A supplement to Geology 4 focusing on major physical, chemical, and geological
features of the oceans, their role in earth history, and potential use
as a natural resource. (F,W,S) |
4S. Introduction to Oceanography(4) Lea, Macdonald Similar to Geology 4, but designed for students with an interest in science
desiring a small, more intensive class format. Topics include a survey
of ocean basins, plate tectonics, seawater, the atmosphere, ocean climate
and circulation, oceanic productivity and biota. |
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4W. Introduction to Oceanography(4) Prothero Introduction to the oceanography covering the major physical, chemical, and geological features of the oceans, their role in earth history, and potential use as a natural resource. (S)
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6. Mountains, Boots & Backpacks: Field Study of the High Sierra (4) Burbank, Hacker A week-long field course in September (just before Fall Quarter) to investigate earthquakes, volcanoes and related geologic, geomorphic, and hydrologic processes in the beautiful and dramatic Owens Valley, Sierra Nevada, Mammoth Mountain, and Mono Lake area. Earth-science problems and processes are approached through hands-on, problem-solving, data-gathering, and field-based studies using the natural landscape as an outdoor classroom. Satisfies both the Area C, Science, Mathematics and Technology and Writing General Education Requirements. Every day is spent outside and includes 1-2 hours of hiking; lodging is at UC research stations in the shadows of the majestic Sierra Nevada and White Mountains. More detailed class information: http://www.geol.ucsb.edu/faculty/hacker/GS6/
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7. Dinosaurs(4) Wyss, Porter The origin and diversification of dinosaurs, and the evolutionary relationship
of dinosaurs (including their living descendents) to other major groups
of vertebrates. Broad introduction including discussion of dinosaur ecology,
anatomy, extinction, and paleogeography. (F) |
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7H. Dinosaurs (Honors)(1 ) Wyss A supplement to Geology 7 focusing on the origin and diversification
of dinosaurs, and the evolutionary relationship of dinosaurs (including
their living descendents) to other major groups of vertebrates. Broad
introduction including discussion of dinosaur ecology, anatomy, extinction,
and paleogeography. (F) |
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10. Antarctica(4) Luyendyk, Kennett The interrelations of the physical and biological environments on the
continent of Antarctica; Antarctica as an Earth system. Included are studies
of the tectonic history, global warming, ozone depletion, mineral resources,
and the history of scientific exploration of the continent. (F) |
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14. Mineralogy(3) Haymon, Mattinson, Spera Mineral and rock identification in hand specimens, origins of specific
mineral and rock types. (F) |
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15. Optical Mineralogysee Geology 115 |
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18. Field Studies in Geological Science(1) Atwater, Spera Four to five day field trip, fall and/or spring quarters. Field studies
under guidance of two or three staff members introducing the geology of
California. (F,S) |
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19. Geology of Yosemite Valley(1) Keller Introduction to the geology, geomorphology, river processes, glacial
history, and environmental geology of Yosemite valley. The four-day field
trip includes one day in the lower Yosemite valley, one day in the upper
valley, and one-half day of independent study. (S) |
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20. Geological Catastrophes(4) Archuleta, Busby Course deals with geological catastrophes, e.g., earthquakes, volcanic
eruptions, tsunamis, and landslides. Students will learn the basic physical
causes of these naturally occurring events and discuss the consequences.
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30. The History of Life(4) Awramik, Tiffney Examination of the geological and biological processes affecting the
evolution of life on Earth from 3.8 billion years ago to the present.
Strong emphasis on the nature of the "scientific method" as
a way of understanding natural history. (F) |
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30H. History of Life (Honors)(4) Awramik, Tiffney A supplement to Geology 30 focusing on the examination of the geological
and biological processes affecting the evolution of life on Earth from
3.8 billion years ago to the present. Strong emphasis on the nature of
the "scientific method" as a way of understanding natural history.
(F) |
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98. Readings in Geological Sciences(1-3) Staff Critical reviews and discussions of selected geological subjects. (F,W,S) |
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