Department of Geosciences
Department Head: Dr. John Rodgers
Office: 108 Hilbun
Academic Coordinator: Tina Davis (Starkville campus) and Yasma Jacobs (Distance Learning)
B.S. and M.S. degrees in Geoscience and a PhD in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences are offered with emphasis in sub-disciplines described below. Minors are offered at both B.S. and M.S. levels in Geoscience.
The Department of Geosciences strives for an integrated, interdisciplinary study of the whole Earth from the bachelor's through the Ph.D. levels. Course offerings are grouped into six areas of emphasis:
- Professional Geology - physical, biological, and chemical aspects of the Earth;
- Geography - distribution of physical features and human interaction with the Earth;
- Environmental Geoscience - conservation and management of Earth resources and remediation of natural and human hazards;
- Broadcast Meteorology/Climatology - radio/television weathercasting;
- Professional Meteorology/Climatology - atmospheric processes and climatic variability; and
- Geographic Information Systems - spatial analysis and topological relationships of geographic data.
Within the six areas of emphasis outlined above, a student may further focus interests in a variety of areas including: water resources, hydrogeology and environmental clean-up and monitoring, petroleum exploration and services, construction and urbanization involving geological applications, geophysics and geochemistry, sedimentary geology and paleontology, Quaternary geology and karst processes, Geographic Information Systems, human or physical geography, or analysis and prediction of weather and climate. A minimum of 40 credit hours in geoscience courses is required for the geoscience degree. A grade of C or higher is required on all departmental courses to satisfy graduation requirements. Students in the professional geology concentration are required to take the Association of State Board of Geologists Fundamentals of Geology (ASBOG-FG) exam.
A minor in geoscience consists of a minimum of 14 credit hours in courses numbered 2000 and above, in addition to the first year courses. The following are examples of variations within a geoscience minor. A minor with a Geology emphasis should include physical (GG 1113/GG 1111) and historical geology (GG 1123/GG 1121) plus 14 hours 2000 and above for a total of 22 hours; for an Environmental Geoscience emphasis, physical and historical geology with laboratory plus introduction to environmental geology (GG 3133) and other course work 2000 and above for a total of 22 hours; for emphasis in Geography, cultural geography (GR 2013), world geography (GR 1123) and other course work 2000 and above; and Broadcast Meteorology/climatology, physical geography (GR 1114) and either introduction to environmental geology (GG 3133) or conservation of natural resources (GR 3113) and other course work 2000 and above for a total of 21 hours. Minors in Geoscience are also available at the M.S. level.
Three educational enhancement awards and eight scholarships are available to students majoring in Geoscience, namely the F.F. Mellen, Forrest W. Pace, and Summer Geology Educational Enhancement awards, and the George W. Bishop, the Paul H. Dunn Memorial, the Ronald Greeley Memorial, the Gordon W. Gulmon, the Sistrunk Endowed, the Mark Worthey Endowed, the Alex Herbst Memorial, and the Dr. Charles Wax Endowed Scholarship. The three Educational Enhancement Awards provide financial assistance to those enrolled in field geology camp during the summer. The eight scholarships are awarded to students for academic excellence. All are restricted to students at junior or senior rank, with the exception of the Sistrunk Endowed, the Worthey Endowed, and the Greeley Memorial Scholarships. The Dr. Charles Wax Endowed Scholarship is only for graduate students.
The Department of Geosciences encourages involvement in Sigma Gamma Epsilon, a nationally recognized honorary Earth Science society and Gamma Theta Upsilon, international honor society in geography. Requirements for acceptance in Sigma Gamma Upsilon include a grade-point average of at least 3.00 in 12 or more hours of geoscience and a cumulative average of 2.67. Requirements for Gamma Theta Upsilon are a grade-point average of at least 3.3 overall as well as in at least 9 hours of "GR" courses.
The Department of Geosciences participates with the National Weather Association (NWA) and the American Meteorological Society (AMS) in training individuals for the respective “Weathercaster Seals of Approval”. The Office of the State Climatologist and the MSU Climatology Laboratory are housed in the Department and are strongly involved in programs for all students with interests in professional and broadcast meteorology and climatology.
Distance Learning Programs
The Department of Geosciences offers four distance learning programs listed below that can lead to a degree in Geosciences. Each program utilizes recorded lectures and the Internet for course instruction.
Broadcast and Operational Meteorology Program. A three-year, 17 course, 53 credit hour program of study that can lead to a B.S. degree in Geosciences. Primarily for individuals in television weather.
Teachers In Geoscience Program. A two-year, 12 course, 36 credit hour program of study that leads to a M.S. degree in Geosciences. Primarily for K-12 teachers. An additional two-year, 10 course, 30 credit hour program of advance course work is available.
Applied Meteorology Program. A two-year, 12 course 36 credit hour program of study that leads to a M.S. degree in Geosciences. Primarily for individuals with meteorological, environmental, or hazards-related careers.
Environmental Geoscience Program. A 30-credit hour, non-thesis program that leads to a M.S. degree in Geosciences. It is designed for students interested in graduate study of a broad cross-section of the geosciences and is offered both on-campus and through distance education.
Geosciences Major
General Education and College Requirements
| English Composition | ||
| EN 1103 | English Composition I | 3 |
| EN 1113 | English Composition II | 3 |
| or EN 1173 | Accelerated Composition II | |
| Foreign Language | ||
| 2 semesters - one Foreign Language (see advisor) | 6 | |
| Humanities | ||
| Literature - see General Education courses | 3 | |
| History - see General Education courses | 3 | |
| Mathematics | ||
| Specified under concentration areas | 6 | |
| Fine Arts | ||
| CO 1503 | Introduction to the Theatre (for Broadcast Meteorology) | 3 |
| See A&S Core requirements (for other concentrations) | ||
| Natural Sciences | ||
| Specified under concentration areas | 9-12 | |
| Social Sciences | ||
| GR 1123 | Introduction to World Geography | 3 |
| CO 1403 | Introduction to the Mass Media (for Broadcast Meteorology) | 3 |
| see Gen. Ed./A&S Core (other concentrations) | 3 | |
| Major Core | ||
| Basic Courses | ||
| GG 1113 & GG 1111 | Survey of Earth Sciences I and Earth Sciences I Laboratory | 4 |
| or GR 1114 | Elements of Physical Geography | |
| Oral Communication Requirement | ||
| CO 1003 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
Choose one of the following concentrations:
Professional Geology Concentration (GEOL)
The Professional Geology concentration is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in the environmental consulting industry; state and federal government agencies; as well as energy and extraction industries, such as oil, gas, and coal. The Professional Geology degree also prepares students for application to a graduate program.
| Mathematics | ||
| MA 1713 | Calculus I | 3 |
| MA 1723 | Calculus II | 3 |
| Natural Sciences | ||
| CH 1213 | Chemistry I | 3 |
| CH 1211 | Investigations in Chemistry I | 1 |
| CH 1223 | Chemistry II | 3 |
| CH 1221 | Investigations in Chemistry II | 1 |
| PH 1113 | General Physics I | 3 |
| PH 1123 | General Physics II | 3 |
| PH 1133 | General Physics III | 3 |
| or GG 4233 | Applied Geophysics | |
| or GG 4633 | Introduction to Geochemistry | |
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| GG 1121 | Earth Sciences II Laboratory | 1 |
| GG 1123 | Survey of Earth Sciences II | 3 |
| GG 3133 | Introduction to Environmental Geology | 3 |
| GG 3613 | Water Resources 1 | 3 |
| GG 4114 | Mineralogy | 4 |
| GG 4123 | 3 | |
| GG 4201 | Practicum on Paleontology | 1 |
| GG 4304 | Principles of Sedimentary Deposits I | 4 |
| GG 4413 | 3 | |
| GG 4333 | Geowriting 2 | 3 |
| GG 4443 | Principles of Sedimentary Deposits II | 3 |
| GG 4503 | Geomorphology | 3 |
| GR 2313 | Maps and Remote Sensing | 3 |
| GR 4303 | Principles of GIS | 3 |
| GR 4633 | Statistical Climatology | 3 |
| or ST 2113 | Introduction to Statistics | |
| or ST 3123 | Introduction to Statistical Inference | |
| GG 4446 | Summer Geology Field Camp | 6 |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Micropaleontology | ||
| Principles of Paleocology | ||
| Principles of Paleobiology | ||
| Choose two of the following: | 6 | |
| Planetary Geology | ||
| Introduction to Oceanography | ||
| Coastal Environments | ||
| Weather and Climate | ||
| Choose three additional courses from the following lists: | ||
| Environmental Professional Emphasis | ||
| Physical Hydrogeology | ||
| Introduction to Geochemistry | ||
| Engineering Geology | ||
| Petroleum Professional Emphasis | ||
| Applied Geophysics | ||
| Subsurface Methods | ||
| Earth and Atmospheric Energy Resources | ||
| Geospatial Professional Emphasis | ||
| Advanced GIS | ||
| Remote Sensing of the Physical Environment | ||
| Advanced Remote Sensing in Geosciences | ||
| Geographic Information Systems Programming | ||
| Total Hours | 124 | |
- 1
Fulfills Computer Literacy Requirement.
- 2
Fulfills Computer Literacy Requirement and Writing Requirement.
- 3
From an approved university. See advisor.
Environmental Geoscience Concentration (ENGS)
The Environmental Geoscience concentration is designed to be a flexible degree that provides a broad cross-section of the geosciences with emphasis on environmental stewardship. The degree can be molded with the assistance of an academic adviser to suit individual goals of students that do not readily align with other geosciences curricula. The degree prepares students to work as a geoscientist or prepares students for graduate school in the geosciences or other related fields.
| Mathematics | ||
| MA 1313 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MA 1323 | Trigonometry | 3 |
| Natural Sciences | ||
| Science with lab (CH, PH, BIO) | 6-8 | |
| Science without lab (CH, PH, BIO) | 3 | |
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| GG 3603 | Introduction to Oceanography | 3 |
| GG 3613 | Water Resources 1 | 3 |
| GG 4333 | Geowriting 2 | 3 |
| GR 1604 | Weather and Climate | 4 |
| GR 4633 | Statistical Climatology 1 | 3 |
| or ST 2113 | Introduction to Statistics | |
| or ST 3123 | Introduction to Statistical Inference | |
| 4000 level departmental courses | 18 | |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Planetary Geology | ||
| Introduction to Environmental Geology | ||
| Coastal Environments | ||
| Maps and Remote Sensing | ||
| Conservation of Natural Resources | ||
| Natural Hazards and Processes | ||
| General Electives | ||
| Consult advisor | 36-38 | |
| Total Hours | 124 | |
- 1
Fulfills Computer Literacy Requirement.
- 2
Fulfills Computer Literacy Requirement and Writing Requirement.
Geography Concentration (GPHY)
This program prepares students to work in a variety of fields across the social and natural sciences. A geography degree can provide the multidisciplinary foundation necessary for careers in government, environmental management, education, planning, and development. People with geography degrees have found employment with: the US Census Bureau, National Parks Service, the National Forest Service, and other federal government agencies, non-profit organizations focusing on community and international development, the environmental assessment industry, the GIS/geospatial industry, environmental and historical interpretation, and urban and regional planning. Our students also receive a strong foundation for further graduate studies in geography and related disciplines.
| Mathematics | ||
| MA 1313 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MA 1323 | Trigonometry | 3 |
| Natural Sciences | ||
| Science with lab (CH, PH, BIO) | 6-9 | |
| Science without lab (CH, PH, BIO) | 3 | |
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| GG 4333 | Geowriting 1 | 3 |
| GR 1604 | Weather and Climate | 4 |
| GR 2013 | Human Geography | 3 |
| GR 2313 | Maps and Remote Sensing | 3 |
| GR 4203 | Geography of North America | 3 |
| GR 4303 | Principles of GIS | 3 |
| GR 4633 | Statistical Climatology | 3 |
| or ST 2113 | Introduction to Statistics | |
| or ST 3123 | Introduction to Statistical Inference | |
| 4000 level departmental courses | 12 | |
| Choose four of the following: | 12 | |
| Introduction to Environmental Geology | ||
| Introduction to Oceanography | ||
| Water Resources 2 | ||
| Coastal Environments | ||
| Conservation of Natural Resources | ||
| Natural Hazards and Processes | ||
| Choose four of the following: | 12 | |
| Urban Geography | ||
| Geography of Latin America | ||
| Geography of Europe | ||
| Geography of Asia | ||
| Geography of Russia and the Former Soviet Republics | ||
| Geography of Africa | ||
| Geography of the South | ||
| Geography of Islamic World | ||
| General Electives | ||
| Consult Advisor | 14-17 | |
| Total Hours | 124 | |
- 1
Fulfills Computer Literacy Requirement and Writing Requirement
- 2
Fulfills Computer Literacy Requirement.
Broadcast Meteorology Concentration (BMP)
This program focuses on preparing students for a career in radio/television weathercasting. The coursework does not meet the requirements for the American Meteorological Society's Certified Broadcast Meteorological Seal of Approval because it lacks some of the math and physics requirements. Individuals can, however, be qualified to earn the National Weather Association Seal of Approval after working in the industry for three years.
| Mathematics | ||
| MA 1713 | Calculus I | 3 |
| MA 1723 | Calculus II | 3 |
| Natural Sciences | ||
| CH 1043 | Survey of Chemistry I | 3 |
| PH 1113 | General Physics I (w/ lab) | 3 |
| PH 1123 | General Physics II (w/ lab) | 3 |
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| GR 1604 | Weather and Climate | 4 |
| GR 4422 | 2 | |
| GR 4432 | 2 | |
| GR 4623 | Physical Meteorology | 3 |
| GR 4633 | Statistical Climatology 1 | 3 |
| or ST 3123 | Introduction to Statistical Inference | |
| GR 4643 | Physical Meteorology and Climatology I | 3 |
| GR 4733 | Synoptic Meteorology | 3 |
| GR 4783 | Satellite Meteorology | 3 |
| or GR 4883 | Radar Meteorology | |
| GR 4823 | Dynamic Meteorology I | 3 |
| GR 4963 | Mesoscale Meteorology | 3 |
| GR 4502 | Practicum in Broadcast Meteorology I | 2 |
| GR 4512 | Practicum in Broadcast Meteorology II | 2 |
| GR 4522 | Practicum in Broadcast Meteorology III | 2 |
| GR 4532 | Practicum in Broadcast Meteorology IV | 2 |
| CO 2013 | Voice and Articulation | 3 |
| CO 3313 | News Writing for the Electronic Media 2 | 3 |
| CO 2333 | Television Production | 3 |
| CO 3333 | Advanced Television Production | 3 |
| Choose four of the following: | 12 | |
| Introduction to Oceanography | ||
| Water Resources | ||
| Coastal Environments | ||
| Conservation of Natural Resources | ||
| Principles of GIS | ||
| Geography of North America | ||
| Computer Methods in Meteorology | ||
| Applied Climatology | ||
| Natural Hazards and Processes | ||
| Radar Meteorology (if not taken as Concentration course) | ||
or GR 4783 | Satellite Meteorology | |
| Tropical Meteorology | ||
| Dynamic Meteorology II | ||
| General Electives | ||
| Consult Advisor | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 124 | |
- 1
Fulfills Computer Literacy Requirement.
- 2
Fulfills Writing Requirement.
Professional Meteorology Concentration (PMET)
This program focuses on the study of atmospheric processes and climatic variability. Upon completion of the program (operational emphasis), students will have met the coursework requirements for the National Weather Service, the private meteorology sector, or continue their education in graduate school. Students choosing the program with the broadcast emphasis can also work for the National Weather Service and also earn the American Meteorological Society's Certified Broadcast Meteorologist Seal of Approval.
| Mathematics | ||
| MA 1713 | Calculus I | 3 |
| MA 1723 | Calculus II | 3 |
| MA 2733 | Calculus III | 3 |
| MA 3253 | Differential Equations I | 3 |
| Natural Sciences | ||
| CH 1213 | Chemistry I | 3 |
| CH 1211 | Investigations in Chemistry I | 1 |
| PH 2213 | Physics I | 3 |
| PH 2223 | Physics II | 3 |
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| GG 4333 | Geowriting 2, 3 | 3 |
| or CO 3313 | News Writing for the Electronic Media | |
| GR 1604 | Weather and Climate | 4 |
| GR 4422 | 2 | |
| GR 4432 | 2 | |
| GR 4623 | Physical Meteorology | 3 |
| GR 4633 | Statistical Climatology 1 | 3 |
| or ST 3123 | Introduction to Statistical Inference | |
| GR 4643 | Physical Meteorology and Climatology I | 3 |
| GR 4733 | Synoptic Meteorology | 3 |
| GR 4783 | Satellite Meteorology | 3 |
| or GR 4883 | Radar Meteorology | |
| GR 4823 | Dynamic Meteorology I | 3 |
| GR 4933 | Dynamic Meteorology II | 3 |
| GR 4963 | Mesoscale Meteorology | 3 |
| Choose four of the following: | 12 | |
| Introduction to Oceanography | ||
| Water Resources | ||
| Geographic Information Systems Programming 1 | ||
| Coastal Environments | ||
| Natural Hazards and Processes | ||
| Conservation of Natural Resources | ||
| Geography of North America | ||
| Principles of GIS | ||
| Computer Methods in Meteorology | ||
| Applied Climatology | ||
| Radar Meteorology (if not taken as Concentration course) | ||
or GR 4783 | Satellite Meteorology | |
| Tropical Meteorology | ||
| Specified Electives | ||
| See advisor | 20-21 | |
| AMS (Broadcast Meteorology) | ||
| GR 4502 | Practicum in Broadcast Meteorology I | 2 |
| GR 4512 | Practicum in Broadcast Meteorology II | 2 |
| GR 4522 | Practicum in Broadcast Meteorology III | 2 |
| GR 4532 | Practicum in Broadcast Meteorology IV | 2 |
| CO 2013 | Voice and Articulation | 3 |
| CO 2333 | Television Production | 3 |
| CO 3333 | Advanced Television Production | 3 |
| GIS | ||
| GR 2313 | Maps and Remote Sensing | 3 |
| GR 3303 | Survey of Geospatial Technologies | 3 |
| GR 4303 | Principles of GIS | 3 |
| GR 4313 | Advanced GIS | 3 |
| GR 4323 | Cartographic Sciences | 3 |
| GR 4333 | Remote Sensing of the Physical Environment | 3 |
| GR 4353 | Geodatabase Design | 3 |
| ROTC | ||
| AS 1012 | 2 | |
| AS 1022 | 2 | |
| AS 2012 | 2 | |
| AS 2022 | 2 | |
| AS 3013 | Leading People and Effective Communication-I | 3 |
| AS 3023 | Leading People and Effective Communication-II | 3 |
| AS 4013 | National Security and Commissioning Preparations-I | 3 |
| AS 4023 | National Security and Commissioning Preparation-II | 3 |
| General Electives | ||
| Consult advisor | 0-1 | |
| Total Hours | 124 | |
- 1
Fulfills Computer Literacy Requirement.
- 2
Fulfills Writing Requirement.
- 3
CO 3313 must be taken for the Broadcast Meteorology emphasis
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Concentration
This program provides a fundamental background in the geospatial sciences, including geographic information systems, remote sensing, spatial analysis, database management, geospatial modeling, and spatial programming. The geospatial sciences are applicable to many different fields and will prepare students for careers in: government agencies, urban and regional planning, environmental management, intelligence, natural areas management, local government, transportation planning and many others. This program also prepares students for further graduate studies in geospatial disciplines.
| Mathematics | ||
| MA 1313 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MA 1323 | Trigonometry | 3 |
| Natural Sciences | ||
| Science with lab (CH, PH, BIO) | 6-9 | |
| Science without lab (CH, PH, BIO) | 3 | |
| Concentration Requirements | 56 | |
| GR 1604 | Weather and Climate | 4 |
| GR 2313 | Maps and Remote Sensing | 3 |
| GR 3303 | Survey of Geospatial Technologies | 3 |
| GR 3113 | Conservation of Natural Resources | 3 |
| GR 4303 | Principles of GIS | 3 |
| GR 4313 | Advanced GIS | 3 |
| GR 4323 | Cartographic Sciences | 3 |
| GR 4333 | Remote Sensing of the Physical Environment | 3 |
| GR 4353 | Geodatabase Design | 3 |
| GG 4333 | Geowriting 2 | 3 |
| 4000-level departmental courses | 12 | |
| CSE 1284 | Introduction to Computer Programming | 4 |
| ST 3123 | Introduction to Statistical Inference | 3 |
| or GR 4633 | Statistical Climatology | |
| GR 4343 | Advanced Remote Sensing in Geosciences | 3 |
| GR 4363 | Geographic Information Systems Programming | 3 |
| PSS 4411 | Remote Sensing Seminar | 1 |
| Choose two of the following: | 6 | |
| Introduction to Environmental Geology | ||
| Introduction to Oceanography | ||
| Water Resources 1 | ||
| Coastal Environments | ||
| Natural Hazards and Processes | ||
| General Electives | ||
| Consult advisor | 9-12 | |
| Total Hours | 124 | |
- 1
Fulfills Computer Literacy Requirement.
- 2
Fulfills Computer Literacy Requirement and Writing Requirement.
Broadcast Meteorology Concentration (Distance Learning only)
| Mathematics | ||
| See A&S Core requirements | ||
| Natural Sciences | ||
| See A&S Core requirements | ||
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| GR 1604 | Weather and Climate | 4 |
| GR 4443 | Weather Prediction I | 3 |
| GR 4453 | Weather Prediction II | 3 |
| GR 4473 | Numerical Weather Prediction | 3 |
| GR 4613 | Applied Climatology | 3 |
| GR 4623 | Physical Meteorology | 3 |
| GR 4633 | Statistical Climatology | 3 |
| GR 4643 | Physical Meteorology and Climatology I | 3 |
| GR 4713 | Synoptic Meteorology I | 3 |
| or GR 4733 | Synoptic Meteorology | |
| GR 4753 | Satellite and Radar Meteorology | 3 |
| GR 4813 | Natural Hazards and Processes | 3 |
| GR 4913 | Thermodynamic Meteorology | 3 |
| or GR 4823 | Dynamic Meteorology I | |
| GR 4923 | Severe Weather | 3 |
| or GR 4963 | Mesoscale Meteorology | |
| GG 3603 | Introduction to Oceanography | 3 |
| GG 3613 | Water Resources | 3 |
| GG 4333 | Geowriting 2 | 3 |
| or CO 3313 | News Writing for the Electronic Media | |
| General Electives | 24-26 | |
| Total Hours | 124 | |
- 1
Fulfills Computer Literacy Requirement.
- 2
Fulfills Computer Literacy Requirement and Writing Requirement.
Geography Courses
GR 1001 First Year Seminar: 1 hour.
One hour lecture. First-year seminars explore a diverse array of topices that provide students with an opportunity to learn about a specific discipline from skilled faculty members
GR 1114 Elements of Physical Geography: 4 hours.
Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Systematic study of the elements of the environmental process that form and characterize the earth's natural landscapes. May be taken as a science elective
GR 1123 Introduction to World Geography: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. A survey of the world's regions, with emphasis upon locational aspects, physical and cultural diversity, and environmental issues
GR 1604 Weather and Climate: 4 hours.
Three hours lecture, two hours lab. Descriptive study of weather with the objective of gaining appreciation of the variety of atmospheric phenomena. Explanation of daily weather events, their causes and impacts
GR 2013 Human Geography: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Introduction to human geographic study of social, cultural, political and economic systems. Emphasis on concepts of space, place, landscape and nature/society relations
GR 2313 Maps and Remote Sensing: 3 hours.
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Fundamental principles of cartography and remote sensing, including types and applications. Attention is given to interpretation of surface features, environmental problem solving, and environmental planning
GR 2990 Special Topics in Geography: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
GR 3011 Weather Analysis: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite: GR 1604). Two hours laboratory. Introduction to advanced meteorological analysis concepts including upper air map analysis, sounding analysis, numerical weather prediction, and basic synoptic meteorology analysis concepts
GR 3113 Conservation of Natural Resources: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Consideration of the current problems associated with the conservation of soils, forests, waters, minerals, and wildlife in the United States and the world
GR 3303 Survey of Geospatial Technologies: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GR 2313). Three hours lecture. Geographic Information Systems, Remote Sensing and Global Positioning Systems applied to earth systems and science. Includes field excursions for hands on experience with current technologies
GR 4000 Directed Individual Study in Geography: 1-6 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged
GR 4123 Urban Geography: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Historic trends in distribution and growth of urban settlements, urban location theory; economic bases, functions, and structure of cities and metropolitan areas; urban problems; planning
GR 4203 Geography of North America: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. A regional survey of the United States and Canada with emphasis upon place names, physical landscapes, historical settlement patterns, cultural regions, and environmental issues
GR 4213 Geography of Latin America: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. A regional survey of Latin America with emphasis upon place names, physical environments, cultural landscapes and their evolution, and environmental issues
GR 4223 Geography of Europe: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. A regional survey of Europe with emphasis upon placements, physical environments, cultural landscapes, geopolitical evolution, and environment issues
GR 4233 Geography of Asia: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. A regional survey of Asia with emphasis upon placenames, physical geography, cultural diversity and cultural landscapes, geopolitical conflicts, and environmental issues
GR 4243 Geography of Russia and the Former Soviet Republics: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. A regional survey of the former Soviet Union republics with emphasis upon placenames, physical environments, ethnic diversity, geopolitical evolution, and environmental issues
GR 4253 Geography of Africa: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. A regional survey of the African continent with emphasis upon placenames, physical geography, cultural diversity and cultural landscapes, geopolitical changes, and environmental issues
GR 4263 Geography of the South: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. A regional survey of the South with emphasis upon physical and cultural landscapes, spatial processes, economic development, environmental issues, and racial justice
GR 4283 Geography of Islamic World: 3 hours.
A regional survey of Islamic countries of the world with emphasis upon physical landscapes, cultural landscapes and their evolution, geopolitical conflicts and environmental issues
GR 4293 Caribbean Geography: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. A regional survey of the West Indies, including the Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles, and the Bahamas with emphasis on the physical, historical, demographic, political, cultural, economic, and environmental geographies
GR 4303 Principles of GIS: 3 hours.
Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory. Spatial analysis and topological relationships of geographic data using Geographic Information Systems, with emphasis on GIS theory
GR 4313 Advanced GIS: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:GR 4303/6303 or consent of instructor). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Vector-based file structure and GIS queries using spatial and geodatabases attributes. Descriptive and prescriptive modeling in the raster domain including regression and linear weighted modeling
GR 4323 Cartographic Sciences: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Junior or graduate standing or consent of instructor.) Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Principles of cartographic theory and map design. Types of maps, map projections, proportional symbols, use of color, mapping and statistics, interactive maps, and map animation
GR 4333 Remote Sensing of the Physical Environment: 3 hours.
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Examines remote sensing methods applicable to large-area analyses of watershed-level drainage systems, urban landscape, landscape vegetation metrics, physical landscape structural components and atmospheric features
GR 4343 Advanced Remote Sensing in Geosciences: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Either GR 4333/6333, ECE 4423/6423, or FO 4452/6452). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Geospatial image analysis; Theoretical basis of radiative transfer in atmosphere and water column; Quantitative remote sensing techniques and geospatial product development
GR 4353 Geodatabase Design: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GR 4303/6303). Three hours lecture. Examination of Geodatabase structures. Integration of relational databases with Geographic Information Systems. Management of spatial data using geodatabases. Implementation of Geodatabase processes through spatial programming
GR 4363 Geographic Information Systems Programming: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Either GR 4303/6303 or consent of instructor). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Design and implementation of geoprocessing scripts. Incorporation of modeling languages within geographic information systems (GIS) analysis. Seamless integration of other software programs with GIS software
GR 4411 Remote Sensing Seminar: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite:Junior Standing). One hour lecture. Lectures by remote sensing experts from industry, academia, and governmental agencies on the next- generation systems, applications, and economic and societal impact of remote sensing. May be repeated for credit up to four credits. (Same as PSS 4411/6411, ECE 4411/6411, FO 4411/6411)
GR 4423 Weather Forecasting I: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: GR 3011 and GR 4733/6733). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Introduction to the process of creating and disseminating weather forecasts. Use of current weather data in creating daily forecasts for the local area
GR 4433 Weather Forecasting II: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GR 4423/6423). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Continuation of Weather Forecasting I. Emphasis placed on disseminating both oral and written forecasts for the local area as well as forecasting unique regional weather
GR 4443 Weather Prediction I: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GR 4713). Three hours lecture. Weather analysis and forecasting. Emphasis on local, short-term forecasting techniques, including temperature forecasting, precipitation forecasting, and convective forecasting
GR 4453 Weather Prediction II: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GR 4443 or consent of instructor). Three hours video and online. Continuation of GR 4443. Case studies of weather forecasts. Emphasis on special weather events and places
GR 4473 Numerical Weather Prediction: 3 hours.
This course provides students with an overview of the theory, processes, developments and applications of existing numerical weather prediction platforms
GR 4502 Practicum in Broadcast Meteorology I: 2 hours.
(Prerequisite: GR 1603). One hour lecture. Two hours laboratory. Introduction to developing a weather story with emphasis on producing weather graphics for television, chroma key mechanics, and weathercast communication
GR 4512 Practicum in Broadcast Meteorology II: 2 hours.
(Prerequisite:GR 4502/6502). One hour lecture. Two hours laboratory. Continuation of Practicum in Broadcast Meteorology I with emphasis on weather graphics production, weathercast performance, image, and communication. Supported by lab practice
GR 4522 Practicum in Broadcast Meteorology III: 2 hours.
Prerequisite: GR 4512/6512. One hour lecture. Two hours laboratory. Emphasis on advanced weathercasting, including field reporting, severe weather, and building graphics. Students are assigned actual television weather shows, with performance emphasis in the lab
GR 4532 Practicum in Broadcast Meteorology IV: 2 hours.
(Prerequisite:GR 4522/6522).One hour lecture.Two hours laboratory. Emphasis on the weathercasting job market in television. Students create actual television weather shows, and focus on producing a resume tape during the semester
GR 4553 Computer Methods in Meteorology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GR 1603). Two hours lecture, two hours lab. Overview of computational methods and techniques commonly used in operational meteorology, focusing on scientific visualization and analysis, and numerical weather prediction
GR 4563 Aviation Meteorology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GR 1604). Three hours lecture. Overview of meteorological concepts important to the aviation community, including how relevant weather data are collected and disseminated and how atmospheric properties relate to the basic physics of flight and aircraft performance
GR 4603 Climatology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GR 1114 or GR 1123). Three hours lecture. Study of the elements and controls of weather and climate, distribution and characteristics of climatic regions
GR 4613 Applied Climatology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: GR 1603) Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Problem solving in today's world in topics such as bioclimatology, agricultural climatology and land use climatology
GR 4623 Physical Meteorology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:GR 1603). An investigation of cloud physics/precipitation processes and solar/terrestrial radiation, including atmospheric dynamics, atmospheric electricity, optics, and instrumentation
GR 4633 Statistical Climatology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: GR 1603 or GG 1113 and MA 1313 or MA 1713). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. A survey of the types of statistical weather data available. Manipulation of the data on various temporal and spatial scales
GR 4640 Meteorological Internship: 1-6 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged. Internship with television station, private company or government agency under supervision of instructor.tor
GR 4643 Physical Meteorology and Climatology I: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GR 1604 and MA 1323). Three hours lecture. An investigation of the physical aspects of Earth’s climate, including interactions between the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and land surface, and how they are affected by climate variability and change
GR 4693 Physical Meteorology and Climatology II: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: MA 1713 and GR 4643). Three hours lecture. An investigation into important physical meteorology concepts, including introductory atmospheric thermodynamics, the planetary boundary layer, and cloud and moisture physics with an emphasis on meteorological theory and applications
GR 4713 Synoptic Meteorology I: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: GR 1603 or equivalent.) Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Fundamental principles behind weather forecasting. Physical processes in the atmosphere, atmospheric circulation systems, air mass analysis, frontogenesis and frontolysis
GR 4733 Synoptic Meteorology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:GR 1603 and MA 1713) Three hour lecture. Principles and derivation of meteorological theory. Emphasis on energy exchanges, atmospheric moisture, physical processes of atmospheric motion, air masses and fronts, and cyclogenesis
GR 4753 Satellite and Radar Meteorology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GR 1603.) Three hours lecture. Study of the history, the operations, and the applications of satellites and radar in weather analysis. Theory of meteorological measurements in determinations of atmospheric structure
GR 4783 Satellite Meteorology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: GR 4733, GR 4643). Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory. Overview of remote sensing methods and techniques commonly used in satellite meteorology, focusing on physical mechanisms, atmospheric image analysis, and real-time weather applications
GR 4813 Natural Hazards and Processes: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: GR 1114). Three hours lecture. A survey of natural phenomena in geology, oceanography and astronomy as applied to meteorology. Detailed study of earthquakes, volcanoes, ocean movements, and solar activity
GR 4823 Dynamic Meteorology I: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GR 4733/6733 and MA 1723). Three hours lecture. In-depth examination of theoretical methods for determining atmospheric stability and the tools necessary to interrogate the vertical profile of the atmosphere
GR 4841 Observations of Severe Local Storms: 1 hour.
One hour field experience. Real-world practice in forecasting, nowcasting observation, and reporting of severe storms in U.S. Great Plains
GR 4842 Forecasting Severe Local Storms: 2 hours.
One hour lecture and two hours lab. This course provides a theoretical overview and practical application of the severe local storms forecasting process
GR 4843 Field Methods of Severe Local Storms: 3 hours.
Two hours lecture. One hour field experience. Application of the latest synoptic and mesoscale severe weather forecasting methods concluding with field operations in the U.S. Great Plains
GR 4863 Forensic Geoscience: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GG 1113, GR 1114 or GR 1604). Three hours lecture. Multidisciplinary study using all branches of geoscience in investigating criminal offenses, reconstructing accidents and as evidence in civil and criminal court cases
GR 4883 Radar Meteorology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GR 4733.) Two hours lecture. Two hours lab. Study of the history, the operation, and the application of radar in weather analysis. Theory and application of radar measurements in the determination of meteorological threats
GR 4913 Thermodynamic Meteorology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GR 4733/6733 or GR 4713/6713). Three hours lecture. Examination of the meteorological stability within the earth's atmosphere. Focus on analysis of the various stability indices related to predicting severe weather
GR 4923 Severe Weather: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: GR 4913/6913). Three hours lecture. Descriptive study of severe and unusual weather across the earth. Explanation of variations in severe weather in both spatial and temporal scales
GR 4933 Dynamic Meteorology II: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. (Prerequisite GR 4823/6823 and MA 2733) Quantitative analysis and consideration of atmospheric circulation including jet streams, mid-latitude cyclones, vorticity and atmospheric kinetics
GR 4943 Tropical Meteorology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GR 4733). Three hours lecture. Topics include the dynamics and circulation of the tropical atmosphere, characteristics of tropical cyclones, and forecasting methodologies for tropical weather
GR 4963 Mesoscale Meteorology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GR 4733 or GR 4713). Three hours lecture. Descriptive and physical understanding of Mesoscale processes and their relevance to the synoptic environment. A strong focus will be placed upon Severe Local Storms
GR 4990 Special Topics in Geography: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
GR 6113 Meteorology I: Observations: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture(online) Principles of meteorology with emphasis on elements, controls, and forecasting of atmospheric phenomena. Concentration on daily weather observation and the movement of weather systems. Primarily for K-12 teachers
GR 6123 Urban Geography: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Historic trends in distribution and growth of urban settlements, urban location theory; economic bases, functions, and structure of cities and metropolitan areas; urban problems; planning
GR 6203 Geography of North America: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. A regional survey of the United States and Canada with emphasis upon place names, physical landscapes, historical settlement patterns, cultural regions, and environmental issues
GR 6213 Geography of Latin America: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. A regional survey of Latin America with emphasis upon place names, physical environments, cultural landscapes and their evolution, and environmental issues
GR 6223 Geography of Europe: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. A regional survey of Europe with emphasis upon placements, physical environments, cultural landscapes, geopolitical evolution, and environment issues
GR 6233 Geography of Asia: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. A regional survey of Asia with emphasis upon placenames, physical geography, cultural diversity and cultural landscapes, geopolitical conflicts, and environmental issues
GR 6243 Geography of Russia and the Former Soviet Republics: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. A regional survey of the former Soviet Union republics with emphasis upon placenames, physical environments, ethnic diversity, geopolitical evolution, and environmental issues
GR 6253 Geography of Africa: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. A regional survey of the African continent with emphasis upon placenames, physical geography, cultural diversity and cultural landscapes, geopolitical changes, and environmental issues
GR 6263 Geography of the South: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. A regional survey of the South with emphasis upon physical and cultural landscapes, spatial processes, economic development, environmental issues, and racial justice
GR 6283 Geography of Islamic World: 3 hours.
A regional survey of Islamic countries of the world with emphasis upon physical landscapes, cultural landscapes and their evolution, geopolitical conflicts and environmental issues
GR 6293 Caribbean Geography: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. A regional survey of the West Indies, including the Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles, and the Bahamas with emphasis on the physical, historical, demographic, political, cultural, economic, and environmental geographies
GR 6303 Principles of GIS: 3 hours.
Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory. Spatial analysis and topological relationships of geographic data using Geographic Information Systems, with emphasis on GIS theory
GR 6313 Advanced GIS: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:GR 4303/6303 or consent of instructor). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Vector-based file structure and GIS queries using spatial and geodatabases attributes. Descriptive and prescriptive modeling in the raster domain including regression and linear weighted modeling
GR 6323 Cartographic Sciences: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Junior or graduate standing or consent of instructor.) Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Principles of cartographic theory and map design. Types of maps, map projections, proportional symbols, use of color, mapping and statistics, interactive maps, and map animation
GR 6333 Remote Sensing of the Physical Environment: 3 hours.
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Examines remote sensing methods applicable to large-area analyses of watershed-level drainage systems, urban landscape, landscape vegetation metrics, physical landscape structural components and atmospheric features
GR 6343 Advanced Remote Sensing in Geosciences: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Either GR 4333/6333, ECE 4423/6423, or FO 4452/6452). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Geospatial image analysis; Theoretical basis of radiative transfer in atmosphere and water column; Quantitative remote sensing techniques and geospatial product development
GR 6353 Geodatabase Design: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GR 4303/6303). Three hours lecture. Examination of Geodatabase structures. Integration of relational databases with Geographic Information Systems. Management of spatial data using geodatabases. Implementation of Geodatabase processes through spatial programming
GR 6363 Geographic Information Systems Programming: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Either GR 4303/6303 or consent of instructor). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Design and implementation of geoprocessing scripts. Incorporation of modeling languages within geographic information systems (GIS) analysis. Seamless integration of other software programs with GIS software
GR 6411 Remote Sensing Seminar: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite:Junior Standing). One hour lecture. Lectures by remote sensing experts from industry, academia, and governmental agencies on the next- generation systems, applications, and economic and societal impact of remote sensing. May be repeated for credit up to four credits. (Same as PSS 4411/6411, ECE 4411/6411, FO 4411/6411)
GR 6423 Weather Forecasting I: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: GR 3011 and GR 4733/6733). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Introduction to the process of creating and disseminating weather forecasts. Use of current weather data in creating daily forecasts for the local area
GR 6433 Weather Forecasting II: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GR 4423/6423). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Continuation of Weather Forecasting I. Emphasis placed on disseminating both oral and written forecasts for the local area as well as forecasting unique regional weather
GR 6443 Weather Prediction I: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GR 4713). Three hours lecture. Weather analysis and forecasting. Emphasis on local, short-term forecasting techniques, including temperature forecasting, precipitation forecasting, and convective forecasting
GR 6473 Numerical Weather Prediction: 3 hours.
This course provides students with an overview of the theory, processes, developments and applications of existing numerical weather prediction platforms
GR 6502 Practicum in Broadcast Meteorology I: 2 hours.
(Prerequisite: GR 1603). One hour lecture. Two hours laboratory. Introduction to developing a weather story with emphasis on producing weather graphics for television, chroma key mechanics, and weathercast communication
GR 6512 Practicum in Broadcast Meteorology II: 2 hours.
(Prerequisite:GR 4502/6502). One hour lecture. Two hours laboratory. Continuation of Practicum in Broadcast Meteorology I with emphasis on weather graphics production, weathercast performance, image, and communication. Supported by lab practice
GR 6522 Practicum in Broadcast Meteorology III: 2 hours.
Prerequisite: GR 4512/6512. One hour lecture. Two hours laboratory. Emphasis on advanced weathercasting, including field reporting, severe weather, and building graphics. Students are assigned actual television weather shows, with performance emphasis in the lab
GR 6532 Practicum in Broadcast Meteorology IV: 2 hours.
(Prerequisite:GR 4522/6522).One hour lecture.Two hours laboratory. Emphasis on the weathercasting job market in television. Students create actual television weather shows, and focus on producing a resume tape during the semester
GR 6553 Computer Methods in Meteorology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GR 1603). Two hours lecture, two hours lab. Overview of computational methods and techniques commonly used in operational meteorology, focusing on scientific visualization and analysis, and numerical weather prediction
GR 6563 Aviation Meteorology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GR 1604). Three hours lecture. Overview of meteorological concepts important to the aviation community, including how relevant weather data are collected and disseminated and how atmospheric properties relate to the basic physics of flight and aircraft performance
GR 6603 Climatology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GR 1114 or GR 1123). Three hours lecture. Study of the elements and controls of weather and climate, distribution and characteristics of climatic regions
GR 6613 Applied Climatology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: GR 1603) Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Problem solving in today's world in topics such as bioclimatology, agricultural climatology and land use climatology
GR 6623 Physical Meteorology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:GR 1603). An investigation of cloud physics/precipitation processes and solar/terrestrial radiation, including atmospheric dynamics, atmospheric electricity, optics, and instrumentation
GR 6633 Statistical Climatology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: GR 1603 or GG 1113 and MA 1313 or MA 1713). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. A survey of the types of statistical weather data available. Manipulation of the data on various temporal and spatial scales
GR 6640 Meteorological Internship: 1-6 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged. Internship with television station, private company or government agency under supervision of instructor.tor
GR 6643 Physical Meteorology and Climatology I: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GR 1604 and MA 1323). Three hours lecture. An investigation of the physical aspects of Earth’s climate, including interactions between the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and land surface, and how they are affected by climate variability and change
GR 6693 Physical Meteorology and Climatology II: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: MA 1713 and GR 4643). Three hours lecture. An investigation into important physical meteorology concepts, including introductory atmospheric thermodynamics, the planetary boundary layer, and cloud and moisture physics with an emphasis on meteorological theory and applications
GR 6713 Synoptic Meteorology I: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: GR 1603 or equivalent.) Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Fundamental principles behind weather forecasting. Physical processes in the atmosphere, atmospheric circulation systems, air mass analysis, frontogenesis and frontolysis
GR 6733 Synoptic Meteorology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:GR 1603 and MA 1713) Three hour lecture. Principles and derivation of meteorological theory. Emphasis on energy exchanges, atmospheric moisture, physical processes of atmospheric motion, air masses and fronts, and cyclogenesis
GR 6753 Satellite and Radar Meteorology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GR 1603.) Three hours lecture. Study of the history, the operations, and the applications of satellites and radar in weather analysis. Theory of meteorological measurements in determinations of atmospheric structure
GR 6783 Satellite Meteorology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: GR 4733, GR 4643). Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory. Overview of remote sensing methods and techniques commonly used in satellite meteorology, focusing on physical mechanisms, atmospheric image analysis, and real-time weather applications
GR 6813 Natural Hazards and Processes: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: GR 1114). Three hours lecture. A survey of natural phenomena in geology, oceanography and astronomy as applied to meteorology. Detailed study of earthquakes, volcanoes, ocean movements, and solar activity
GR 6823 Dynamic Meteorology I: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GR 4733/6733 and MA 1723). Three hours lecture. In-depth examination of theoretical methods for determining atmospheric stability and the tools necessary to interrogate the vertical profile of the atmosphere
GR 6841 Observations of Severe Local Storms: 1 hour.
One hour field experience. Real-world practice in forecasting, nowcasting observation, and reporting of severe storms in U.S. Great Plains
GR 6842 Forecasting Severe Local Storms: 2 hours.
One hour lecture and two hours lab. This course provides a theoretical overview and practical application of the severe local storms forecasting process
GR 6843 Field Methods of Severe Local Storms: 3 hours.
Two hours lecture. One hour field experience. Application of the latest synoptic and mesoscale severe weather forecasting methods concluding with field operations in the U.S. Great Plains
GR 6863 Forensic Geoscience: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GG 1113, GR 1114 or GR 1604). Three hours lecture. Multidisciplinary study using all branches of geoscience in investigating criminal offenses, reconstructing accidents and as evidence in civil and criminal court cases
GR 6883 Radar Meteorology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GR 4733.) Two hours lecture. Two hours lab. Study of the history, the operation, and the application of radar in weather analysis. Theory and application of radar measurements in the determination of meteorological threats
GR 6913 Thermodynamic Meteorology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GR 4733/6733 or GR 4713/6713). Three hours lecture. Examination of the meteorological stability within the earth's atmosphere. Focus on analysis of the various stability indices related to predicting severe weather
GR 6923 Severe Weather: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: GR 4913/6913). Three hours lecture. Descriptive study of severe and unusual weather across the earth. Explanation of variations in severe weather in both spatial and temporal scales
GR 6933 Dynamic Meteorology II: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. (Prerequisite GR 4823/6823 and MA 2733) Quantitative analysis and consideration of atmospheric circulation including jet streams, mid-latitude cyclones, vorticity and atmospheric kinetics
GR 6943 Tropical Meteorology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GR 4733). Three hours lecture. Topics include the dynamics and circulation of the tropical atmosphere, characteristics of tropical cyclones, and forecasting methodologies for tropical weather
GR 6963 Mesoscale Meteorology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GR 4733 or GR 4713). Three hours lecture. Descriptive and physical understanding of Mesoscale processes and their relevance to the synoptic environment. A strong focus will be placed upon Severe Local Storms
GR 6990 Special Topics in Geography: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
GR 7000 Directed Individual Study in Geography: 1-6 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged
GR 8000 Thesis Research/ Thesis in Geography: 1-13 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged
GR 8123 Meteorology II: Forecasting and Storms: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GR 6113). Three hours lecture, video and online. Continuation of Meteorology I. Emphasis on the forecasting of daily weather events and on severe weather. Primarily for K-12 science teachers
GR 8133 Foundations in Forecasting: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture (online). Emphasis on daily weather forecasting at the synoptic and meso scales and introduction and investigation of advanced methods
GR 8143 Advanced Forecasting Techniques: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Consent of instructor), Three hours lecture. Regional and mesoscale forecasting topics and techniques, including coastal meteorology,mountain meteorology, fire weather, aviation meteorology and winter weather
GR 8191 Geoscience Review: 1 hour.
(Prerequisites: 30 hours of GR/GG graduate work). One hour seminar. Conduit for interactions with faculty members to assist students in preparing for comprehensive assessment in distance learning degree programs
GR 8303 Advanced Geodatabase Systems: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GR 4353/6353). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Examination of database structures utilized in geospatial information systems. Design and use of geospatial databases through spatial programming in development and implementation of spatial models
GR 8313 Advanced Human Geography: 3 hours.
Three hours seminar. Advanced study and discussion of human geographic theories, concepts and methods
GR 8333 Field Techniques in Remote Sensing: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Either GR 4333/6333, ECE 4423/6423 or FO 4452/6452). Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory. Field spectroscopy or proximal sensing; experimental design and data collection using in situ sensors; data analysis, model calibration, and validation for quantifying biophysical parameters
GR 8400 Field Methods in Geosciences: 1-3 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged. May be taken twice. Provides field experience in the geosciences through planned and supervised outdoor projects and field trips
GR 8410 Field Methods Seminar: 3-4 hours.
(3-4 hours, credits to be arranged). (Prerequisite: Consent of instructor). May be repeated for credit two times. A seminar providing synthesis of multiple Geoscience subtopics held in rotating field experience locations
GR 8423 Virtual Field Methods Seminar: 3 hours.
Three hours seminar. Synthesis of geoscience sub-topics through collection and dissemination of local field data and through planned and supervised virtual field trip experiences
GR 8453 Quantitative Analysis in Climatology: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Implementation of quantitative methods in climatology, including modeling, resampling methods and spatial techniques, emphasizing climate analysis software packages and data formats
GR 8542 Geographic Literature: 2 hours.
(Prerequisite: Major or minor in geography). A reading course with emphasis on library research
GR 8553 Research Methods in Geoscience: 3 hours.
Three hours seminar and forum. Defining research problems, formulating hypotheses, collecting data, using analytical techniques, substantiating conclusions for geoscience topics; written and oral presentations of research projects required
GR 8563 GIS Research Applications: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GR 6333, GR 6313 or ST 8114). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. This course examines the research cycle from proposal to peer-reviewed publication via case studies in GIS with applications for medical epidemiology, wildfire, and emergency management
GR 8573 Research in Applied Meteorology: 3 hours.
Seminar. Discussion and application of current research in applied meteorology. Individual or small group projects with research presentations
GR 8583 Environmental Geosciences Capstone Experience: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GR 8553). Three hours lecture. Application and synthesis of geosciences theory towards a directed research project. This course is the capstone experience for students in the MS in Environmental Geosciences Non-Thesis concentration. This course should be taken near the end of the program
GR 8613 Hydrometeorology: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture-video and online. Hydrometeorological principles with an emphasis on flood forecasting
GR 8633 Climate Change: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. In-depth examination of changes in earth’s climate through time. Focus is placed on causes, measurement, implications and complexity of climate change
GR 8813 Advanced Hazards and Disasters: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Advanced study of the processes, distribution and impacts of hazards and disasters
GR 8833 Weather and Society: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Study of the role of weather in and on society through readings, discussion and research
GR 8843 Advanced Mesoscale Meteorology: 3 hours.
Three hours seminar. Readings, writings and discussion of topics related to the mesoscale atmospheric environment with a strong focus on severe local storms
GR 8913 Philosophy and Ethics in Geosciences: 3 hours.
Three hours seminar. Writing and discussion of topics related to the history and philosophy of science, professional and academic ethics, and epistemological issues related to the Geosciences
GR 8990 Special Topics in Geography: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
GR 9000 Dissertation Research /Dissertation in Geography: 1-13 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged
Geology Courses
GG 1111 Earth Sciences I Laboratory: 1 hour.
Two hours laboratory. Laboratory for GG 1113, but may be scheduled without GG 1113. Includes study of earth materials, maps, and aerial photographs. Planned primarily as a science elective for the non-geology major
GG 1113 Survey of Earth Sciences I: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Study of the Earth in space, the materials of which the Earth is composed, and the processes affecting change on the Earth. Planned primarily as a science elective for the non-geology major
GG 1121 Earth Sciences II Laboratory: 1 hour.
Two hours laboratory. Laboratory for GG 1123, but may be scheduled without GG 1123. Includes the study of fossils, geologic maps, and geologic cross sections. Planned primarily as a science elective for the non-geology major
GG 1123 Survey of Earth Sciences II: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GG 1113). Three hours lecture. Origin and development of the Earth through geologic time. Planned primarily as a science elective for the non-geology major
GG 1133 Planetary Geology: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Process oriented examination of the planets and their satellites with emphasis on the "Earth-like" planets and moons
GG 2990 Special Topics in Geosciences: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
GG 3133 Introduction to Environmental Geology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GG 1113). Three hours lecture. Consideration of those aspects of earth science concerned with problems arising from intensive use of earth by modern society
GG 3603 Introduction to Oceanography: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. A survey of the basic principles and applications of science to the study of the marine environment
GG 3613 Water Resources: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Introduction to the location, use, recovery and environmental problems of surface and subsurface waters
GG 4000 Directed Individual Study in Geosciences: 1-6 hours.
(Prerequisite: Junior standing). Hours and credits to be arranged
GG 4033 Resources and the Environment: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Formation and development of natural resources involving the basic evolution, planning, and design of a typical lignite coal mine, including environmental monitoring and reclamation
GG 4063 Earth and Atmospheric Energy Resources: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Formation, deposition, and extraction of fossil fuel resources, including coal, conventional, and unconventional hydrocarbons. Introduction to the geologic, geographic, and climatic aspects of Earth and atmospheric-sourced renewable resources
GG 4113 Micropaleontology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GG 1123). Three hours lecture. A study of microscopic fossils. May be taken with GG 4201
GG 4114 Mineralogy: 4 hours.
(Prerequisites: GG 1113 and CH 1223). Three hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. The physical and chemical properties of minerals; crystallography, origin, distribution, association, uses, and identification of minerals
GG 4124 Petrology: 4 hours.
(Prerequisite: GG 4114). Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory. An investigation of important petrological concepts, including magmatic differentiation, classification of igneous and metamorphic rocks, and interpretation of thin sections of the rocks
GG 4133 Principles of Paleocology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GG 1123). Three hours lecture. A study of paleoecology with special emphasis on marine paleoecology. May be taken with GG 4201
GG 4153 Engineering Geology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GG 1113). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Application of geologic principles to location and construction of engineering structures; engineering properties of geologic materials; engineering application of equipment used by geologists
GG 4201 Practicum on Paleontology: 1 hour.
(Prerequisites: GG 1123 and GG 1121). One hour lecture. Two hours laboratory. Laboratory for GG 4203 but may instead be taken with GG 4113 or GG 4133. A practicum in morphology of fossils, biostratigraphy, and paleoecology
GG 4203 Principles of Paleobiology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: GG 1123). Three hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. An introductory study of topics in paleobiology. May be taken with GG 4201
GG 4233 Applied Geophysics: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: PH 1113 or PH 2213). Three hours lecture. A survey of the basic principles and applications of geophysics with major emphasis on petroleum exploration
GG 4304 Principles of Sedimentary Deposits I: 4 hours.
(Prerequisite: GG 1113). Three hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Treatment of sediment and sedimentary rock. Emphasis on texture, fluid processes, deposition, structure, and diagenesis; stratigraphic analysis; and application to subsurface flow systems
GG 4323 Karst Processes and Landforms: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GG 1113). Three hours lecture. Processes of dissolution and the formation of Karst, pseudokarst features and landscapes. Major impact of diagenesis on rocks, landscape evolution and related subsurface hydrology
GG 4333 Geowriting: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Prepares students to present geosciences information through research papers and other forms of professional communication. Emphasizes writing for careers or advanced study in the geosciences
GG 4403 Gulf Coast Stratigraphy: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GG 4304). Three hours lecture or field trips. Systematic study of the stratigraphy of the Gulf Coast; actual field experience substituted for class work when conditions permit
GG 4414 Structural Geology: 4 hours.
(Prerequisites: GG 4114). Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Application of the principles of mechanics to the forces deforming the rocks of the Earth's crust; emphasis on structures in sedimentary rocks
GG 4433 Subsurface Methods: 3 hours.
One hour lecture. Four hours laboratory. The study of subsurface geologic methods including contouring, sampling study, various types of logging, and the interpretation of subsurface data
GG 4443 Principles of Sedimentary Deposits II: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GG 4304). Three hours lecture. Application of principles from GG 4304. Introduces facies associations produced in depositional environments, systems, and systems tracts, tectonics and sedimentation, basin classification, and sequence analysis
GG 4446 Summer Geology Field Camp: 6 hours.
(Prerequisites: GG 4413, GG 4443, and GG 4124). Three hours lecture and three hours lab. Geologic maps, stratigraphic columns, structural cross-sections and reports will be prepared based on field data collected by the student
GG 4503 Geomorphology: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. The origin and characteristics of land forms based on a consideration of geologic processes, stages of development, and geological structure
GG 4523 Coastal Environments: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. An introduction to world coastal environments, with emphasis upon major shoreline-shaping processes, geographical variation in coastal landforms, human impacts, and environmental concerns
GG 4533 Geosciences Study Abroad: 3 hours.
Three hours study abroad. Identification of landforms and geomorphic processes and the field data collection techniques. Emphasis on human-environmental interactions
GG 4543 Community Engagement in Environmental Geosciences: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Research topics, field practices, and community engagement opportunities related to Environmental Geosciences. Activities include citizen science contributions and design; local field experiences to identify and evaluate various environmental concerns impacting communities; conduct community environmental sustainability evaluations; and develop environmental geosciences-focused community engagement events
GG 4613 Physical Hydrogeology: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Advanced study of the interrelationship of ground water and its geologic environment with emphasis on occurrence, distribution, and movement
GG 4623 Chemical Hydrogeology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GG 4613). Three hours lecture. Advanced study of groundwater and its environment with emphasis on the chemical interaction of water with porous solids and the transport of chemical constituents
GG 4633 Introduction to Geochemistry: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: CH 1223 and GG 1113). Three hours lecture. Survey of fundamental geochemical principles and methods. Learning in this course will be achieved by participation in analysis of published or unpublished datasets with further interpretation and application to the natural systems
GG 4643 Structural Geology for Industry Applications: 3 hours.
Two hours lecture, two hours lab. Investigation into geomechanical models of the subsurface as they pertain to the development and failure of geological structures, with emphasis on the effect of structures and stresses in industrial drilling
GG 4990 Special Topics in Geosciences: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
GG 6033 Resources and the Environment: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Formation and development of natural resources involving the basic evolution, planning, and design of a typical lignite coal mine, including environmental monitoring and reclamation
GG 6063 Earth and Atmospheric Energy Resources: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Formation, deposition, and extraction of fossil fuel resources, including coal, conventional, and unconventional hydrocarbons. Introduction to the geologic, geographic, and climatic aspects of Earth and atmospheric-sourced renewable resources
GG 6103 Geology I: Processes and Products: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Consent of instructor). Three hours lecture (video and online). Principles of physical geology with emphasis on earth materials and processes, rock and mineral identification, and landscape development. Primarily for K-12 science teachers
GG 6113 Micropaleontology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GG 1123). Three hours lecture. A study of microscopic fossils. May be taken with GG 4201
GG 6114 Mineralogy: 4 hours.
(Prerequisites: GG 1113 and CH 1223). Three hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. The physical and chemical properties of minerals; crystallography, origin, distribution, association, uses, and identification of minerals
GG 6124 Petrology: 4 hours.
(Prerequisite: GG 4114). Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory. An investigation of important petrological concepts, including magmatic differentiation, classification of igneous and metamorphic rocks, and interpretation of thin sections of the rocks
GG 6133 Principles of Paleocology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GG 1123). Three hours lecture. A study of paleoecology with special emphasis on marine paleoecology. May be taken with GG 4201
GG 6153 Engineering Geology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GG 1113). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Application of geologic principles to location and construction of engineering structures; engineering properties of geologic materials; engineering application of equipment used by geologists
GG 6201 Practicum in Paleontology: 1 hour.
(Prerequisites: GG 1123 and GG 1121). One hour lecture. Two hours laboratory. Laboratory for GG 4203 but may instead be taken with GG 4113 or GG 4133. A practicum in morphology of fossils, biostratigraphy, and paleoecology
GG 6203 Principles of Paleobiology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: GG 1123). Three hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. An introductory study of topics in paleobiology. May be taken with GG 4201
GG 6233 Applied Geophysics: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: PH 1113 or PH 2213). Three hours lecture. A survey of the basic principles and applications of geophysics with major emphasis on petroleum exploration
GG 6304 Principles of Sedimentary Deposits I: 4 hours.
(Prerequisite: GG 1113). Three hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Treatment of sediment and sedimentary rock. Emphasis on texture, fluid processes, deposition, structure, and diagenesis; stratigraphic analysis; and application to subsurface flow systems
GG 6323 Krast Processes and Landforms: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GG 1113). Three hours lecture. Processes of dissolution and the formation of Karst, pseudokarst features and landscapes. Major impact of diagenesis on rocks, landscape evolution and related subsurface hydrology
GG 6333 Geowriting: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Prepares students to present geosciences information through research papers and other forms of professional communication. Emphasizes writing for careers or advanced study in the geosciences
GG 6403 Gulf Coast Stratigraphy: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GG 4304). Three hours lecture or field trips. Systematic study of the stratigraphy of the Gulf Coast; actual field experience substituted for class work when conditions permit
GG 6414 Structural Geology: 4 hours.
(Prerequisites: GG 4114). Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Application of the principles of mechanics to the forces deforming the rocks of the Earth's crust; emphasis on structures in sedimentary rocks
GG 6433 Subsurface Methods: 3 hours.
One hour lecture. Four hours laboratory. The study of subsurface geologic methods including contouring, sampling study, various types of logging, and the interpretation of subsurface data
GG 6443 Principles of Sedimentary Deposits II: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GG 4304). Three hours lecture. Application of principles from GG 4304. Introduces facies associations produced in depositional environments, systems, and systems tracts, tectonics and sedimentation, basin classification, and sequence analysis
GG 6446 Summer Geology Field Camp: 6 hours.
(Prerequisites: GG 4413, GG 4443, and GG 4124). Three hours lecture and three hours lab. Geologic maps, stratigraphic columns, structural cross-sections and reports will be prepared based on field data collected by the student
GG 6503 Geomorphology: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. The origin and characteristics of land forms based on a consideration of geologic processes, stages of development, and geological structure
GG 6523 Coastal Environments: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. An introduction to world coastal environments, with emphasis upon major shoreline-shaping processes, geographical variation in coastal landforms, human impacts, and environmental concerns
GG 6533 Geosciences Study Abroad: 3 hours.
Three hours study abroad. Identification of landforms and geomorphic processes and the field data collection techniques. Emphasis on human-environmental interactions
GG 6543 Community Engagement in Environmental Geosciences: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Research topics, field practices, and community engagement opportunities related to Environmental Geosciences. Activities include citizen science contributions and design; local field experiences to identify and evaluate various environmental concerns impacting communities; conduct community environmental sustainability evaluations; and develop environmental geosciences-focused community engagement events
GG 6613 Physical Hydrogeology: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Advanced study of the interrelationship of ground water and its geologic environment with emphasis on occurrence, distribution, and movement
GG 6623 Chemical Hydrogeology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GG 4613). Three hours lecture. Advanced study of groundwater and its environment with emphasis on the chemical interaction of water with porous solids and the transport of chemical constituents
GG 6633 Introduction to Geochemistry: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: CH 1223 and GG 1113). Three hours lecture. Survey of fundamental geochemical principles and methods. Learning in this course will be achieved by participation in analysis of published or unpublished datasets with further interpretation and application to the natural systems
GG 6643 Structural Geology for Industry Applications: 3 hours.
Two hours lecture, two hours lab. Investigation into geomechanical models of the subsurface as they pertain to the development and failure of geological structures, with emphasis on the effect of structures and stresses in industrial drilling
GG 6990 Special Topics in Geosciences: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
GG 7000 Directed Individual Study in Geosciences: 1-6 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged. (Prerequisite: Consent of student's advisor and instructor). Same as G.C.R.L. MS-700
GG 8000 Thesis Research/ Thesis in Geosciences: 1-13 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged
GG 8123 Geology II: Earth, Time and Life: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GG 6103). Three hours lecture, video and online. Principles of historical geology with emphasis on geological time, earth history, fossils, evolution, and extinction. Primarily for K-12 science teachers
GG 8133 Rocks and Minerals: 3 hours.
Three hours video and online. Prinicples of mineralogy with an emphasis on rock formation and classification
GG 8203 Ocean Science: 3 hours.
Three hours video and online. Comprehensive examination of the ocean world, focusing on the topography, physics, chemistry, and circulation of the oceans. Primarily for K-12 science teachers
GG 8233 Environmental Geoscience: 3 hours.
Three hours video and online. Study of current environmental problems associated with the earth science realms; atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere. Primarily for K-12 science teachers
GG 8313 History of Life: 3 hours.
Three hours video and online. Paleontological principles with an emphasis on history of life through geological time
GG 8333 Planetary Science: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GG 6103 or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture, video and online. Examination of mineral matter and geological processes of the moon, the planets, asteroids, comets and meteorites. Primarily for K-12 teachers
GG 8343 Paleontology of Dinosaurs: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture video and online. Application of evolutionary and taxonomic principles to the study of dinosaurs and their paleoenvironments. This course is designed as a distance learning course for in-service teachers who are required to teach earth science topics with little or no background knowledge in this subject
GG 8423 Earthquakes and Volcanoes: 3 hours.
Three hours video and online. A study of plate tectonic boundary interactions with an emphasis on earthquakes and volcanoes
GG 8503 Landforms: 3 hours.
Three hours video and online. Geomorphological principles with an emphasis on landforms of North America and their formation
GG 8561 Geoscience Seminar: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite: Graduate standing). Review of current geoscience literature; preparation and presentation of formal papers
GG 8572 Geologic Literature: 2 hours.
(Prerequisite: Major in geology). A reading course with emphasis on library research
GG 8613 Hydrology: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture, video and online. Investigation of the occurrence, distribution, movement, and chemistry of earth's waters. Emphasis on geological controls of surface and groundwater. Primarily for K-12 science teachers
GG 8633 Water Biogeochemistry: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GG 4633/6633). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Inter-disciplinary study of the factors that characterizes oceans, wetlands and inland aquatic systems; global water and nutrient cycling; human effects on biogeochemical cycles
GG 8643 Carbonate Petrography: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: GG 4304 Principles of Sedimentology I or equivalent with permission of instructor). Three hours lecture. Description and analysis of carbonate rocks using visual observation and microscopy
GG 8713 Regional Geology of Eastern North America: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Major in geology). Three hours lecture. A study of physiography, structure, and stratigraphy of eastern North America
GG 8733 Geology of North America: 3 hours.
Three hours video and online. Plate tectonic evolution of the North American continent with emphasis on both process and stratigraphic development
GG 8743 Basin Analysis: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Advanced geologic basin analysis taught through the application of stratigraphic, structural, geophysical, and sedimentologic techniques and professional tools
GG 8913 Research, Readings, and Techniques in Geosciences: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: consent of instructor). Three hours seminar. Writing and discussion of topics related to the conduct of research in the Geosciences with a focus on faculty research areas
GG 8990 Special Topics in Geosciences: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
GG 9000 Dissertation Research /Dissertation in Geology: 1-13 hours.
Hours and credit to be arranged