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• GEOS 302: Structural Geology

  4.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  A study of the geometry, kinematics, and dynamics of the primary structures of the earth's crust. Focuses on the geometric relations between geologic contacts and surface topography, the description of primary structures such as foliations, lineations, folds and fractures, the constraints on crustal motions, and the relation between stress and strain. Students are introduced to the tools of rock mechanics and spherical geometry. The laboratory includes extensive work with geologic maps and profiles, the Brunton compass, and orthographic and stereographic projections. Includes field trips that may occur on weekends.
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• GEOS 303: Field Geology

  4.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Principles and techniques of field geology with an emphasis on developing field skills using a Brunton compass, topographic maps, Jacobs staff, stereographic projections, field computers, and the global positioning system. Field projects involve techniques of field note taking, measuring and describing stratigraphic sections, bedrock mapping and analysis, environmental assessment, and construction of geologic maps and structure sections. Includes field trips that may occur on weekends.
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• GEOS 310: Environmental Geology

  4.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  The study of human interactions with the earth from a geological perspective. An emphasis is placed on the scientific concepts necessary to understand these interactions, including groundwater flow, soil formation and destruction, waste disposal, geologic hazards, stream hydrology, climate change, and natural resources. Contemporary environmental issues are explored through primary scientific literature and news media. Includes field trips that may occur on weekends.
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• GEOS 311: Geochemistry

  4.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  An introduction to low-temperature chemistry of the earth's surface and near-surface; includes discussions of chemical activity, solution chemistry, organic geochemistry, trace elements, stable and radiogenic isotope geochemistry, and the chemistry of natural waters.
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• GEOS 312: Hydrogeology

  4.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  An overview of groundwater geology, including flow equations, aquifer flow equation, aquifer parameter testing, groundwater sampling techniques, and remediation of groundwater pollution. Labs emphasize graphical and analytical solutions as well as computer modeling of groundwater flow systems. (Also offered as ENVE 312. These courses may be substituted for each other and be used interchangeably for D/F repeats but may not be counted for duplicate credit.)
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• GEOS 323: Geophysics

  4.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  An introduction to physics of the surface and interior of the solid earth, including earthquakes, propagation of earthquake waves, gravity field and interior structure, magnetic field and magnetic reversals, heat flow, geodesy, and tides. Techniques used for applied geophysical surveys are also examined.
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• GEOS 341: Planetary Geology

  4.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Materials, motions, and evolution of the solar system, with an emphasis on observational methods, mechanics, spatial relationships, geology, and origin of the solar system.
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• GEOS 342: Stellar Astronomy

  4.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Evolution and nature of objects in the universe, including the Sun, stars, and galaxies. A study of methods for gathering astronomical data on motion, distance, and composition.
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• GEOS 352: Stratigraphy

  4.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  An introduction to the concepts and methods applied in defining and establishing the spatial and temporal relationships of stratigraphic units, the material packages of sediment/rock and the intervals of time that are derived from them. Includes field trips that may occur on weekends.
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• GEOS 353: Paleontology

  4.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  An introduction to the study of prehistoric life, the process and products of organic evolution, and the utility of fossils as tools for solving geological and paleobiological problems. Includes field trips that may occur on weekends.
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