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• EGGS 242: Mapping and GIS Fundamentals

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Uses a variety of digital/published maps and associated geotechnologies for interpreting and interrelating past and present physical and cultural phenomena with a view toward the future.
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• EGGS 250: Elements of Planning

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Acquaints students with the history, theory and philosophy of planning, the roles of the planner, and planning objectives.
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• EGGS 251: Food Systems

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduces students to the development of food systems in both the developed and developing world, the environmental and social costs of current farming methods, and efforts to move to sustainable food systems that promote healthy diets, social equity, and the elimination of environmental/ecological degradation.
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• EGGS 252: Programming in GIS

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduces the use of Python coding in geographic information system (GIS) software to modify and automate common workflows. Provides an overview the use of Python in data storage and retrieval, geospatial analysis, and the output/dissemination of geospatial data through computer-based exercises and class activities. Prerequisite:    EGGS360 AND CMSC115
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• EGGS 255: Meteorology

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduces meteorology through the systematic study of the atmosphere including composition and structure. It will analyze the laws and underlying principles of the atmospheric change and motion. The course will focus on the origin and development of weather features and their significance in weather forecasting. It may include the discussions of global weather patterns, climate systems, weather forecasting, and climate change.
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• EGGS 259: Oceanography

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduces students to the geological, chemical, physical and biological aspects of the ocean basins. Emphasis will be on ocean basin structure, topographic features, wave motion, circulation, methods of investigation, and present problems of the marine environment. Three hours of lecture per week.
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• EGGS 263: Mineralogy/Petrology

  4.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Presents hand sample analysis and identification of minerals and rocks with emphasis on field occurrences and associations. The course meets for three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Field trips may be required. Prerequisite:    EGGS120 Corequisite:    CHEM121
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• EGGS 265: Geomorphology

  1.00 - 2.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Presents the origin of landforms with emphasis on the geologic processes and structures that generate the landforms and applications of landform analysis. This course meets for two hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week. Field trips are required. Prerequisite:    EGGS120 AND EGGS242 OR EGG120 OR EGG242 OR GEL1125 OR GEOS2821 OR GESC130
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• EGGS 271: Fun Hydrology

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines the physical basis for occurrence, distribution and circulation of the waters on the planet with an emphasis on information necessary for developing solutions to water resource problems. Explores major surface water and groundwater processes, water quality, field hydrology practices, and water regulations. Prerequisite:    EGGS101 OR EGG101 OR EGG120 OR EGGS120 OR GEG1111 OR GEL1125 OR GEO100 OR GESC130
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• EGGS 275: Intro to Surveying

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Equips non-engineering majors (e.g., geologists, geographers, field biologists, and archaeologists) with basic surveying skills including measurement of distances, horizontal angles, and vertical angles. Although not an engineering class, basic geometry skills will be required. Students will spend at least one third of class time collecting raw field data, drawing plans and sections, and learning how to input basic XY data into a geographic information system. Prerequisite:    EGGS242 AND EGGS360
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