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• ESS 323: Gen'l Geol Field Studies of SE Pennsylvania

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Occurrence, relationships, and geologic history of the rocks, minerals, and soils of this area, studied at representative locations. Prerequisite:    ESS 323 requires prerequisite of ESS 302
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• ESS 330: Introduction to Oceanography

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  A survey of our present knowledge of the waters and floors of the oceans. Prerequisite:    ESS 330 requires a prerequisite of ESS 101.
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• ESS 331: Introduction to Paleontology

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Identification and study of common fossils in order to understand their life processes and geologic significance.
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• ESS 332: Advanced Oceanography

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  An advanced course in oceanography covering marine resources, oceanographic literature, animal-sediment relationships, field techniques, estuaries, salt marshes, sea level changes, and pollution. Prerequisite:    ESS 332 requires prerequisite of ESS 330
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• ESS 336: Environmental Geology

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  The application of geological information to human problems encountered in natural phenomena, such as flooding, earthquakes, coastal hazards, and man-made concerns, including waste disposal, land use, and global change. Prerequisite:    ESS 336 requires prerequisite of ESS 101
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• ESS 343: Geomorphology

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Constructional and degradational forces that have shaped present landforms and are constantly reshaping and modifying landforms. Interpretation of geologic and topographic maps; field studies. Prerequisite:    ESS 343 requires prerequisites of ESS 101 and ESS 204
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• ESS 344: Geomorphology II

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  A continuation of the study of earth surface processes. Interpretation of topographic maps and air photos. Prerequisite:    ESS 344 requires a prerequisite of ESS 343.
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• ESS 347: Earth & Space Science Seminar

  1.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  One credit weekly seminar featuring guest lectures by Geoscience professionals, prominent scientists, faculty and students. Students will read professional literature, attend and participate in the lecture, and write a summary and/or analysis of each seminar.
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• ESS 348: International Geology Field Studies

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Field investigations of selected country's physical environments focusing on geology and natural resources in relationship to cultural traditions, lifestyle and sustainability. Case studies of human adaptation to local and global environmental challenges will be considered. Two hours of lecture and two hours of lab. Prerequisite:    ESS 348 requires prerequisite ESS 101 or ESS 102 or permission of instructor
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• ESS 355: Intermediate Astronomy

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  An analytical and qualitative analysis of selected astronomical phenomena. Topics include telescope optics (including photographic and photoelectric attachments), lunar and planetary orbits, stellar motions and magnitudes, galactic classifications, and distances. Two hours of lecture and two hours of lab. Prerequisite:    ESS 355 requires a prerequisite of ESS 111.
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