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  • GEL 1: DINOSAURS

    3.00 Credits
    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    This course is an introduction to the paleontology of dinosaurs. The evolution, systematics, origin, history of their discovery, and current topics concerning dinosaurs are discussed. This course does not satisfy major, concomitant, or specialization requirements for Secondary Education and/or Liberal Arts and Science majors. PREREQUISITES: None.
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  • GEL 100: PHYSICAL GEOLOGY

    4.00 Credits
    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    An introduction to earth processes, physical geology includes the study of the formation of common rocks, minerals and economic mineral deposits, the structure of the earth's interior, and geological processes that create the surface landscape. Human and environmental hazards are also examined. Laboratory work includes the study of rocks, minerals, topographic maps, landforms, and geologic maps. Field trips may also be required.
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  • GEL 102: ELEM OF HISTORICAL GEO

    4.00 Credits
    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    An introduction to the geological and biological evolution of the earth, historical geology traces the history of the earth as recorded in the rock record. The scientific methods by which geologists interpret the earth history are introduced. Field trips may be required. Required of majors in the Earth-Space Sciences. Offered Spring Semester.
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  • GEL 110: INTRO TO OCEANOGRAPHY

    3.00 Credits
    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    An introductory course designed to introduce students from diverse backgrounds to the physical, chemical, biological and geological aspects of the oceans and to the methods and techniques of this rapidly expanding field. Emphasis is placed on lab and at-sea assignments which focus the students' attention on the interrelationship and unity of oceanography, and its relation to other environmental sciences.
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  • GEL 20: INTRO TO GEOLOGY

    3.00 Credits
    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    An introduction to the study of the earth, physical geology includes the study of the formation of common rocks and minerals, of the structure of the surface of the earth, and of geological processes that create the surface landscape. Human considerations such as energy, mineral deposits and environmental hazards are also examined. Laboratory work includes the study of rocks and minerals, and the study of topographic maps and landforms. This course does not satisfy major, concomitant or specialization requirements for Secondary Education Science and/or Liberal Arts Science Majors.
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  • GEL 200: FIELD GEOLOGY

    3.00 Credits
    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    Methods of geological survey involving field practice, interpretation of selected areas, and preparation of maps, and reports. Lectures and laboratories.
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  • GEL 205: PLANETARY SURFACE PROCESSES

    3.00 Credits
    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    This course examines the physics of processes that break solid rock into transportable materials and the physical and chemical mechanisms behind the movement and deposition of that material on planetary surfaces. Using quantitative analysis, laboratory, remote sensing, field experiments, and qualitative assessment, this course links the physical and chemical weathering of planetary surfaces, including the fundamentals of fluid flow, sediment transport, erosion, and deposition to processes ranging from microscopic to mountain building. A laboratory course, planetary surface processes focuses on collecting and using actual data sets and applying them to the sedimentary, tectonic, and atmospheric history of a planet.
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  • GEL 210: ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY

    3.00 Credits
    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    A study of the relationship between man and his geological habitat. Problems hat society faces in using the earth are examined, including case histories of natural disasters and human interactions with earth materials. Geo-chemical cycles, geological materials, and land use will be examined as they relate to environmental quality.
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  • GEL 220: MINERALOGY

    4.00 Credits
    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    An introduction to the structure and chemistry of minerals allows development of an understanding of how minerals form and why they have specific physical and chemical properties. Laboratory work emphasizes a wide variety of practical techniques for the identification of minerals both in the lab and in the field.
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  • GEL 230: PALEONTOLOGY

    3.00 Credits
    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    This course is a study of invertebrate and lower vertebrate life as revealed in the fossil record. The invertebrate phyla are used to illustrate evolutionary patterns, speciation, and the use of fossils in stratigraphy. The invertebrates and lower vertebrates are treated systematically. Chief emphasis is on organic hard parts. Fossils are collected in the field, then prepared and identified in the laboratory.
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