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• ESS 362: History of Astronomy

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Development of astronomical theories from the ancient Greeks until the 20th century. Prerequisite:    ESS 362 requires a prerequisite of ESS 111.
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• ESS 365: The Science and Media Connection: Producing and Communicating Science

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is intended to prepare students to make multimedia products about fundamental scientific phenomena which can be used to educate and teach others. Through both theoretical and practical approaches, students learn skills and concepts that will enable them to complete a series of science-based creative projects and apply these skills toward future use. Prerequisite:    ESS 365 requires a prerequisite of 60 credits.
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• ESS 370: Introduction to Meteorology

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  A study of the principles governing the earth's atmosphere and how these principles determine weather conditions. Prerequisite:    ESS 370 requires a prerequisite of MAT 115 or MAT 143 or MAT 131 or MAT 161.
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• ESS 371: Advanced Meteorology

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  A continuation of the study of the principles governing the earth's atmosphere and how these principles determine weather conditions. Prerequisite:    ESS 371 requires prerequisite of ESS 370.
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• ESS 394: Geology of Northwestern National Parks

  4.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course includes a field trip to the national parks in South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, northern Utah, and Colorado. The purpose of the course is to look at the geologic features of the national parks in these states and to develop an appreciation of the geology and geologic history of the region.
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• ESS 405: Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Theories of the formation of igneous and metamorphic rocks based on field occurrence, physical properties, geochemistry, thermodynamics, and petrography. Classification and identification of rocks. Laboratory and field examination of rocks. Prerequisite:    ESS 405 requires prerequisites of ESS 201 and ESS 302
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• ESS 420: Structural Geology

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Determination of the sequential development and the forces involved in the various structural features of the earth. Prerequisite:    ESS 420 requires prerequisites of ESS 201 and ESS 302
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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.
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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 439 requires a prerequisite of ESS 101.
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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:    ESS 442 requires prerequisites of PHY 140 or PHY 180 and MAT 162
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