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• EGGS 369: Structural Geology

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Teaches students to describe, measure, and analyze rock deformations produced within the Earth on all scales from microscopic to global based upon principles of rock mechanics and utilization of data from field investigations. Field trips will be required as part of this course. Prerequisite:    EGGS263 AND EGGS265 OR EGG260 OR EGG265 OR GEL3321 OR GESC230 OR GESC305
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• EGGS 370: GIS and Dem Analysis

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides students with an advanced introduction to GIS applications in the social sciences and business. Course topics include social theories of space and place, technological innovations in social science research, social science datasets, demographic analysis methods, presentation, and data dissemination techniques. Prerequisite:    EGGS360
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• EGGS 380: Dams Res Rivers

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines the use of dams and other structures designed to control rivers and manage surface water resources, synthesizing legal, political, economic, environmental, and natural resource aspects using case studies. Prerequisite:    EGGS101 OR EGGS100 OR EGGS218
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• EGGS 381: 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:    CMSC115 AND EGGS360
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• EGGS 385: Rec Resource Mgmt

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides an advanced examination of outdoor recreation management resources, principles, and practices, with an emphasis on individual and group behavior. Topics include outdoor recreation planning, visitor management, carrying capacity and normative research, site design and management, recreation ecology (impacts on the natural environment), depreciative behavior, recreational conflict, and cognitive and behavioral coping in natural resource settings.
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• EGGS 386: U.S. Federal Lands

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines the origins of the major U.S. federal land management agencies, the distribution of their landholdings, and their jurisdictions and management mandates. Case studies focus on contemporary timber, range, wildlife, fisheries, biodiversity conservation, and recreation management controversies. Field trips may be required. Prerequisite:    EGGS105 OR EGGS302 OR EGGS358
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• EGGS 397: Capstone Seminar

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides an opportunity for reporting and analyzing experiences in the internship. Integrates and utilizes practice in the GIS, development, and/or management of land and resource use from a spatial analysis, urban/regional planning and/or environmental perspective. Corequisite:    EGGS498
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• EGGS 410: Adv Env App Gis

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Advances GIS skills by focusing on the use of raster and vector geospatial data to address issues in the natural sciences. Students research, obtain, assess, and manipulate at minimum: atmospheric, topographic, hydrologic, biogeographic, land cover and soils data. Students apply learning to a personalized project requiring a literature review, 2 or 3D analysis, and the production of maps that address environmental issues. Project subdisciplines can include biogeography, ethnobiology, atmosphere, geology, ecology, and natural resource management. Prerequisite:    EGGS360
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• EGGS 413: Soil Morph Genesis

  4.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides theoretical knowledge and practical skills in soil morphology, genesis, and classification. Students will learn to describe and classify soil profiles using US Soil Taxonomy and explain soil formation, with a focus on the local region. Students will also learn methods, use, and applications of USDA Soil Survey. Field trips are required. Prerequisite:    EGGS213 AND CHEM121 OR BIOL114
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• EGGS 414: Soil Bio Chem and Fertility

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides theoretical knowledge in soil biology, chemistry, and fertility, and practical skills in soil analysis. Applications include agriculture and horticulture, with a focus on maintaining and improving soil health and sustainability. Field trips are required. Prerequisite:    EGGS213 AND CHEM121 OR BIO106 OR BIO1101 OR BIOL110 OR BLGY114 OR CHE115 OR CHM1111 OR CHM120 OR EGG213
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