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FSC 435 - Forensic Laboratory Policies and Procedures 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Registration limited to FSC majors with senior standing. Overview of Forensic Laboratory Operations manual, Quality Assurance and Quality Control manuals.
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FSC 440 - Drug Identification 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): FSC 320 and FSC 320L . Corequisite(s): FSC 440L . Lectures, demonstrations and discussions covering all aspects of drug identification, emphasizing those relating to law enforcement.
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FSC 440L - Drug Identification Laboratory 1 hr.
Corequisite(s): FSC 440 . Overview and use of forensic laboratory instrumentation to identify drugs and other precursor substances.
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FSC 442 - Arson and Explosives 3 hrs.
Introduction to fire investigation; arson and bombings.
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FSC 445 - Crime Scene Documentation 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): FSC 140 , FSC 140L , and FSC 141 . Corequisite(s): Concurrent registration in FSC 445L is required. The processing of a crime scene, including crime scene photography, sketching of the crime scene and collecting and processing evidence.
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FSC 445L - Crime Scene Documentation Laboratory 1 hr.
Corequisite(s): Concurrent registration in FSC 445 is required. A laboratory designed to accompany FSC 445 .
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FSC 480 - Seminar in Forensic Science 3 hrs.
May be repeated for credit. Designed to cover areas of significance in the field of forensic science. Topics may include medio-legal death investigation, vehicle fire investigation and forensic photography.
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FSC 491 - Special Projects in Forensic Science 1 hr.
Individual studies in forensic science principles.
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FSC 491L - Laboratory for Forensic Science 3 hrs.
Laboratory to accompany FSC 491 .
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FSC 497 - Field Study in Forensic Science 3, 6, or 9 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): permission of the director of forensic science. Field work offering research and practice in a forensic science setting.
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FSC 499 - British Studies 1-6 hrs.
Variable content. Lecture series and research under the auspices of the Center of International Education.
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Geography |
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GHY 101 - World Geography: Dynamics of a Changing Earth 3 hrs.
Introduction to descriptive and analytical principles of geographical analysis through consideration of regional themes. (CC 1113)
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GHY 102 - Introduction to Geography 3 hrs.
Introduction to the basic elements and concepts of geography. (CC 1123)
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GHY 103 - World Regions Through Film 1 hr.
Introduction to different geographical culture regions of the world through films, class meets on time per week to view a different film.
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GHY 104 - Weather and Climate 3 hrs.
Corequisite(s): GHY 104L . Atmospheric processes and geographic distribution of moisture, global temperatures and circulation interacting to create weather and storms; global climate patterns; human impact on climate.
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GHY 104L - Weather and Climate Laboratory 1 hr.
Prerequisite or corequisite: GHY 104 . Exercises, observations and experiments applying scientific methods to atmospheric processes; two laboratory hours per week.
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GHY 105 - Land and Water 3 hrs.
Corequisite(s): GHY 105L . Geographic processes and spatial distribution of landforms; global hydrological systems; soil development and vegetation associations; human impact on landforms.
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GHY 105L - Land and Water Lab 1 hr.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: GHY 105 . Exercises, observations and experiments applying scientific methods to landforms, soils and vegetation; two laboratory hours per week.
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GHY 201 - Climate Change: Past, Present and Future 3 hrs.
An introductory course in major perturbations of Earth’s climate system of the past, the current changing climate and its causes, projections into the future, and efforts to reduce human’s effects on the climate system.
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GHY 210 - Introduction to Map Reading and Cartography 2 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 101 . Corequisite(s): GHY 210L . Introduction to map reading and the skills necessary to make high quality maps.
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GHY 210L - Introduction to Map Reading and Cartography Lab 1 hr.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 101 . Corequisite(s): GHY 210 . The theories and concepts of GIS are applied through a series of software based labs.
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GHY 217 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 2 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 101 . Corequisite(s): GHY 217L . This course introduces students to basic Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analysis as well as map and geographic data sources.
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GHY 217L - Introduction to GIS Laboratory 1 hr.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 101 . Corequisite(s): GHY 217 . The theories and concepts of GIS are applied through a series of software based labs.
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GHY 315 - Sources, Techniques and Analysis in Geography 3 hrs.
An introduction to the principles of data collection, analysis and presentation in a geographical context. (WI)
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GHY 326 - Introduction to Meteorology and Weather Forecasting 3 hrs.
An introduction to the atmosphere, its processes and weather forecasting.
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GHY 327 - Earth Surface Processes and Environments 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): GHY 325 recommended as prerequisite. Study of the natural processes influencing the origin and development of landscapes.
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GHY 330 - The Geography of Exploration 3 hrs.
Highlights significant discoveries and examines how geographical information accumulated through the activities of explorers, scientists, traders, and others.
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GHY 331 - Cultural Systems in the Environment 3 hrs.
Geographical analysis of human interactions with environment through time; considers spatial significance and distribution of various cultural elements. (WI)
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GHY 341 - Geography and World Political Affairs 3 hrs.
The geographer’s approach to patterns of power, conflict and dispute resolution, including environmental affairs, development issues, strategic trading, multinational, electoral and local affairs.
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GHY 350 - Economic Geography 3 hrs.
Principles and practices of economic geography as applied at various scales from local to global.
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GHY 360 - World Cities 3 hrs.
The growth and structure of the world’s major cities, with emphasis on modern planning and development problems.
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GHY 362 - Urban Geography 3 hrs.
Review of urban development, processes contributing to development and effect these processes have on cities.
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GHY 370 - Conservation of Natural Resources 3 hrs.
An analysis of basic principles and problems associated with the use, misuse and conservation of natural resources.
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GHY 400 - Geography of Mississippi 3 hrs.
Survey of physical, economic and historical geography of the state; emphasis on human-environment relations and problems.
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GHY 401 - Geography of the United States and Canada 3 hrs.
A geographical analysis of the physical and human characteristics of the region.
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GHY 402 - Geography of Middle America and the Caribbean 3 hrs.
A geographical analysis of the physical and human characteristics of the region.
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GHY 403 - Geography of South America 3 hrs.
A geographical analysis of the physical and human characteristics of the region.
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GHY 404 - Geography of Europe 3 hrs.
A geographical analysis of the physical and human characteristics of the region.
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GHY 405 - Geography of Russia 3 hrs.
A geographical analysis of the physical and human characteristics of the region.
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GHY 406 - Geography of Africa 3 hrs.
A geographical analysis of the physical and human characteristics of the region.
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GHY 407 - Geography of East and South Asia 3 hrs.
A geographical analysis of the physical and human characteristics of the region.
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GHY 408 - Geography of Southwest Asia 3 hrs.
A geographical analysis of the physical and human characteristics of the region.
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GHY 409 - Geography of the Southwestern United States 3 hrs.
A geographical analysis of the physical landscapes, settlement history, human ecology and cultural systems of the southwest United States. Course includes a field trip to the region.
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GHY 410 - Advanced Cartography and Geographic Visualization 2 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): GHY 217 and GHY 217L . Corequisite(s): GHY 410L . The course will discuss customized algorithms for the manipulation and visualization of geospatial data.
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GHY 410L - Advanced Cartography and Geographic Visualization Laboratory 2 hrs.
Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
Prerequisite(s): GHY 217 and GHY 217L . Corequisite(s): GHY 410 . The application of customized algorithms for the manipulation and visualization of geospatial data using current software technologies.
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GHY 411 - Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation 3 hrs.
Corequisite(s): GHY 411L . Acquisition, analysis and interpretation of aerial photographic products, digital remotely sensed imagery and the analytic tools in current use by the public and private sectors.
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GHY 411L - Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation Laboratory 1 hr.
Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
Corequisite(s): GHY 411. Application of remote sensing images interpretation principles using manual and automated analysis tools.
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GHY 412 - Environmental Remote Sensing 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): GHY 411 or permission of instructor. Corequisite(s): GHY 412L . Advanced image-processing techniques using a variety of images and computer packages; course focus is on environmental applications and integration with other spatial analysis tools.
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GHY 412L - Environmental Remote Sensing Laboratory 1 hr.
Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
Prerequisite(s): GHY 411L or permission of instructor. Corequisite(s): GHY 412 . Students are exposed to a variety of advanced image-processing techniques using digital remote sensing imagery.
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GHY 417 - GIS Based Vector Analysis 2 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): GHY 217 . Corequisite(s): GHY 417L . Concepts and applications of vector based analysis technique in GIS.
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GHY 417L - Geographic Information System Laboratory 2 hrs.
Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
Prerequisite(s): GHY 217 . Corequisite(s): GHY 417 . Practical applications of spatial operations on vector GIS data.
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GHY 418 - Spatial Analysis and Modeling 2 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): GHY 217 . Corequisite(s): GHY 418L . Concepts and applications of raster based analysis technique in GIS as well as spatial statistics and spatial modeling.
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GHY 418L - Spatial Analysis Laboratory 2 hrs.
Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
Prerequisite(s): GHY 217 and GHY 217L . Corequisite(s): GHY 418 . Practical applications of spatial operations on raster GIS data.
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GHY 419 - Managing Geographic Information Systems 1 hr.
Theory and practice of managing a geographic information system.
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GHY 422 - Biogeography 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Study of plant and animal distributions, and human impacts on distributions, from a geographic, geological and biological perspective. (May be taken as BSC 406 )
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GHY 423 - Dendrochronology: Tree Rings & Environ Change 3 hrs.
Principles, techniques, and interpretation in tree-ring science. Applications in climate, ecology, forestry, and earth sciences.
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GHY 424 - Quaternary Environments 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Prereqisite: Choose one: BSC 103 , GHY 104 , GHY 105 , GLY 101 , CHE 104 . Intro to the principles and methods used to reconstruct paleoenvironments. May be taken as GLY 424
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GHY 424L - Quaternary Environments Laboratory 1 hr.
Corequisite(s): GHY 424 . Hands-on experience with the analysis and interpretations of proxy data commonly used to reconstruct past environments. May be taken as GLY 424L
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GHY 425 - Applied Climatology 3 hrs.
Acquisition, analysis and interpretation of meteorological and climatological data. Particular emphasis is placed on understanding climatic anomalies at a variety of time scales, as well as on human-environmental interactions.
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GHY 427 - Meteorology 3 hrs.
Study of the temporal and areal variations in composition, structure and working of the atmosphere. Practice in use of instruments and measurements.
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GHY 428 - Severe Storms 3 hrs.
An examination of the causes, characteristics and destructive nature of severe weather.
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GHY 435 - Historical Geography of the American Landscape 3 hrs.
Examines the nature and causes of change in the human landscape of the United States.
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GHY 440 - Population and Human Resources 3 hrs.
A geographical analysis of the spatial variations in demographic and non-demographic aspects of human populations.
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GHY 441 - Contemporary Issues in Geography Seminar 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): 18 hours credit in geography. This discussion course focuses on analysis of the geographical background to topical issues.
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GHY 442 - Social Geography: Values Systems and Landscape Change 3 hrs.
An analysis of the relationship between geographical patterns of human social organization, social values and spatial patterns of landscape change.
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GHY 443 - Sustainable Planning and Development 3 hrs.
Students engage economic development, planning, social and environmental issues connecting Hattiesburg, Mississippi, the US and our world.
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GHY 451 - Theory of Economic Location 3 hrs.
Principles of economic location analysis with emphasis on locational decision-making and investment by different types of businesses; relevance to economic development and planning stressed.
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GHY 455 - Environmental Hazards 3 hrs.
The course will focus on understanding the relationship between nature and society that makes people and places vulnerable to hazards, and the societal response to hazards.
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GHY 467 - Design and Deployment of Geodatabases 2 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): GHY 417 . Corequisite(s): GHY 467L . This course teaches the concepts of geodatabases design and implementation.
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GHY 467L - Design and Deployment of Geodatabases Laboratory 2 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): GHY 467 . This course introduces the concepts of database design and implemetation, database security and creation of geo-databases in a laboratory format.
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GHY 468 - Spatial Programming and Automation 2 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): GHY 417 or GHY 418 . Corequisite(s): GHY 468L . The implemetation of spatial modeling operations using scripting and programming knowledge.
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GHY 468L - Spatial Programming and Automation Lab 2 hrs.
Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
Corequisite(s): GHY 468 . The students undertake several projects using spatial modeling techniques that implement scripting and programming skills.
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GHY 469 - Internet Mapping 2 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): GHY 217 . Corequisite(s): GHY 469L . This course teaches the design, development, deployment and delivery of interactive mapping systems via the World Wide Web.
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GHY 469L - Internet Mapping Laboratory 2 hrs.
Corequisite(s): GHY 469 . Students will be instructed in implementing several projects involving online interactive mapping systems.
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GHY 472 - Soils 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): GLY 101 , GHY 105 or equivalent. Instruction on the formation, composition, properties, variability, classification, distribution and mangement of soils. (same as GLY 472 )
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GHY 475 - Fluvial Geomorphology 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): GLY 101 , GHY 105 or equivalent. Instruction on river channel hydrology, hydraulic behavior, sediment transport, morphologic dynamics and applications. (same as GLY 475 )
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GHY 477 - Ground Water Hydrology 3 hrs.
Pre-or Corequisite: GLY 476 . An introductory-level course descibing the principles and applications of ground water movement in various geological environments. (same as GLY 477 )
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GHY 489 - Caribbean Studies 1-6 hrs.
Variable content. Lecture series, field exercises and research offered abroad under the auspices of the Center for International Education.
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GHY 491 - Internship 1-9 hrs.
The internship gives the students credit for practical, supervised experience in the workplace; it may be repeated to a maximum of nine hours.
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GHY 492 - Special Problems 1-3 hrs.
May be repeated for a total of six hours. Senior Honors Project (Students undertaking a Senior Honors project will enroll in GHY 492H.)
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GHY 493 - Internship in Geographic Information 1-6 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Internship in GIS, remote sensing and cartography; may be repeated for a total of six hours.
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GHY 494 - Prolaboratory in Geographic Information 1-3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Preparation and presentation of a professional GIS, remote sensing or cartographic project; may be repeated with change of content for a total of six hours.
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GHY 498 - Study Abroad 1-6 hrs.
Students gain experience of foreign environments, both cultural and physical, through structured programs offered by the Department of Geography and Geology.
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GHY 499 - British Studies: Geography of the British Isles 3-6 hrs.
An overview of the human and physical geography of the British Isles; includes field trips and directed research.
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Geology |
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GLY 101 - Physical Geology 3 hrs.
Corequisite(s): GLY 101L . An introductory course emphasizing the origin and nature of earth materials and processes affecting the earth’s surface and interior.
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GLY 101L - Physical Geology Laboratory 1 hr.
Pre- or corequisite: GLY 101 . An elementary study of rocks, minerals and maps. (CC 1111)
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GLY 103 - Historical Geology 3 hrs.
Corequisite(s): GLY 103L . A study of earth history as revealed in the character and fossil content of rocks.
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GLY 103L - Historical Geology Laboratory 1 hr.
Pre- or corequisite: GLY 103 . Introduction to the study of fossils and interpretation of geologic maps. (CC 1121)
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GLY 151 - Introduction to Ocean Science 3 hrs.
Survey of the physical, chemical, geological and biological features of the ocean. (Same as MAR 151 )
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GLY 151L - Introduction to Ocean Science Laboratory 1 hr.
Pre- or corequisite: GLY 151 . Elementary exercises for interpreting oceanographic data and samples. (same as MAR 151L )
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GLY 201 - Climate Change: Past, Present and Future 3 hrs.
An introductory course in major perturbations of Earth’s climate system of the past, the current changing climate and its causes, projections into the future, and efforts to reduce human’s effects on the climate system.
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GLY 301 - Mineralogy 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): GLY 101 , GLY 101L , CHE 106 . Pre- or corequisite: MAT 103 or MAT 167 . Elements of crystallography, silicate structures, and determinative mineralogy.
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GLY 301L - Mineralogy Laboratory 1 hr.
Corequisite(s): GLY 301 .
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GLY 304 - Petrology 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): GLY 301 , GLY 301L . Principles of rock genesis, classification and recognition.
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GLY 304L - Petrology Laboratory 1 hr.
Corequisite(s): GLY 304 .
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GLY 306 - Environmental Geology 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): GLY 101 or permission of instructor. The nature of geological hazards and man’s impact on the environment.
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GLY 308 - Structural Geology 3 hrs.
Pre- or corequisite: GLY 301 . Principles of rock deformation.
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GLY 308L - Structural Geology Laboratory 1 hr.
Corequisite(s): GLY 308 .
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GLY 310 - Geomorphology 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): GLY 101 , GLY 101L . MAT 103 or MAT 167 . Study of geologic processes involved in landscape development.
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GLY 310L - Geomorphology Laboratory 1 hr.
Corequisite(s): GLY 310 .
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