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• ESS 435: Remote Sensing

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  An introduction to the science and technology of remote sensing and the applications of remote sensing data to geology, oceanography, meteorology, and the environment. Includes a discussion of the history and principles of remote sensing; fundamentals of electromagnetic radiation; theory and types of active and passive remote sensing systems; fundamentals of image interpretation; digital analysis of LANDSAT and AVHRR data; operation of environmental satellites; and future imaging systems. Corequisite:    ESS 435L
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• ESS 439: Hydrogeology

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This applied course covers groundwater flow systems, well hydraulics, advective contaminant transport, groundwater flow modeling, and sustainable management of water resources. Special emphasis is placed on scientific and professional ethics while applying hydrogeologic concepts to solve real-world environmental problems that affect communities. Students considering employment in the environmental industry as environmental scientists or professional geologists are encouraged to complete this course. Prerequisite:    ESS 101 Corequisite:    ESS 439L
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• ESS 442: Geophysics

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Gravitational, magnetic, seismic (refraction and reflection), and electrical properties of rocks and minerals in the earth. Physical principles of the earth; geophysics in relation to economic deposits. Prerequisite:    MAT 162, (PHY 162 or PHY 180)
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• ESS 447: Earth and Space Science Seminar

  1.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  A one credit weekly seminar featuring guest lectures by Geoscience professionals, prominent scientists, faculty and students. Each week students will read professional literature, attend and participate in the lecture, and write a summary and/or analysis of each seminar. Prerequisite:    ESS 347
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• ESS 450: Sedimentation & Stratigraphy

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Lecture and field studies of sediments, sedimentary rocks, depositional processes and environments, and diagenesis. Description, mapping, and correlation of strata to infer temporal-spatial relationships, locate resources, and interpret Earth history. Prerequisite:    ESS 301, ESS 302, ESS 331, ESS 343 Corequisite:    ESS 450L
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• ESS 460: Internship

  1.00 - 18.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
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• ESS 480: Special Problems

  1.00 - 6.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Reports on special topics and current developments in the earth and space sciences.
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• ESS 490: Fundamentals of Soils

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Soil properties, classification, and genesis from geologic, agricultural, and engineering perspectives. Topics include pedology, soil physics, geotechnical engineering, erosion, septic systems, soil contamination, and remediation. Prerequisite:    ESS 101 Corequisite:    ESS 490L
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• ESS 491: Independent Studies

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
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• ESS 499: The Professional Geoscientist

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This is the Geoscience Capstone course, which will serve as a culminating experience in which students will synthesize geoscience knowledge and interests that have been acquired, and along with the development of research skills, apply these skills in preparation of a geoscience research prospectus as an artifact for entry into a graduate program or career. Students will orally present and defend a research prospectus as well as related geoscience content and research topics of interest. Students will also develop competency in leading and partaking in whole and small group discussions and performing scenario-based and topic-based activities.
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