Chapter Academic Programs College of Social Sciences and Public Affairs Library, Room 77 Telephone 0 6-55 http://genderstudies.boisestate.edu Information: gjohnson@boisestate.edu Director: Lisa McClain Program Statement Multicultural and interdisciplinary in perspective, the course work in gender studies seeks to recognize the diversity of human experience. Students examine the experiences of women and men and concepts of gender and sexuality within different cultural, social, economic, and religious contexts through the study of scholarship and creative works in a variety of fields. Thus, the course work seeks to provide students with essential preparation for lives and careers deeply impacted by the ongoing debate regarding gender and sexuality in our society. GENDER 00 Introduction to Gender Studies GENDER 0/SOC 7 Feminist Theory GENDER 0 Research Methods and Perspectives Electives* Upper-division gender studies courses selected in consultation with program director or advisor which meet the interests and needs of the student. Contact program office for list of approved electives. Total * No more than 6 credit hours total of independent study, internship, practica, service learning, or workshop may be applied toward the. Course Offerings See page 65 for a definition of the course-numbering system. GENDER GENDER STUDIES GENDER 00 INTRODUCTION TO GENDER STUDIES (-0-)(F/S)(Diversity). Interdisciplinary, multicultural introduction to gender studies that provides foundation for further study. Draws selectively from scholarship and creative work of various fields to examine how concepts of gender shape lives, personal relationships, and social institutions. Gender issues will be studied from a multicultural perspective across lines of class, race, and ethnicity. GENDER 0 (SOC 7) FEMINIST THEORY (-0-)(F/S)(Diversity). Students encounter new perspectives by examining major theories directly useful to scholars in search of understanding and explaining gender relations. May be taken for GENDER or SOC credit, but not for both. PREREQ: GENDER 00 and upper-division standing, or PERM/INST. GENDER 0 RESEARCH METHODS AND PERSPECTIVES (-0-)(F/S)(Alternate years). Examines practical problems of researching and writing about women and gender from an interdisciplinary, multicultural perspective. Emphasizes major bibliographic sources and services in gender studies. PREREQ: GENDER 00 or PERM/INST. GENDER 0 INTRODUCTION TO WOMEN S STUDIES (-0-)(F/S)(Alternate years). Examines women s roles, achievements, and experiences historically and globally with attention to class, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, politics and age. Introduces various feminist theories and discusses inequalities between men and women to envision change. PREREQ: Upperdivision standing or PERM/INST. GENDER 7 (SOC 7) THE SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY OF GENDER (-0-)(F/S) (Alternate years)(diversity). Multinational social psychological research and theories are used to explore the processes by which societies apply gender definitions, social change, institutional policies, and relationships between women and men. May be taken for GENDER or SOC credit, but not for both. PREREQ: PSYC 0 or SOC 0, and upper-division standing. GENDER 0 COLLOQUIUM IN GENDER STUDIES (-0-)(F/S)(Diversity). Intensive studies of a particular topic relating to the field of gender studies. May be repeated for credit. PREREQ: Upper-division standing or PERM/INST. GENDER 0 SEMINAR IN GENDER STUDIES (-0-)(F/S)(Diversity). Critical analysis of source material and literature on a topic of restricted scope in gender studies. May be repeated for credit. PREREQ: Upper-division standing or PERM/INST. GENDER 9 SENIOR SEMINAR (-0-)(F/S). Capstone course focusing on intensive individual research projects on topics of interest to the students. PREREQ: GENDER 00, a research methods course, and PERM/INST. College of Arts and Sciences Mathematics-Geosciences Building, Room Telephone 0 6-6 http://earth.boisestate.edu Fax: 0 6-06 e-mail: ejohanse@boisestate.edu or TeresaLobb@boisestate.edu Chair and Professor: C.J. Northrup. Professors: McNamara, Pelton, Snyder, White. Associate Professor: Kohn, Michaels, Wilkins. Assistant Professors: Benner, Bradford, Pierce, Routh, Schmitz, van Wijk. Research Professors: Barrash, Clemo, Clement, Davydov, Gillerman, Stoklosa, Viskupic, Zollweg. Degrees Offered B.S. in Earth Science Education, Secondary Education B.S. in Geophysics B.S. in Geosciences M.S. in Earth Science (See the BSU Graduate Catalog.) M.S. in Geology (See the BSU Graduate Catalog.) M.S. in Geophysics (See the BSU Graduate Catalog.) M.S. in Hydrologic Sciences (See the BSU Graduate Catalog.) Ph.D. in Geophysics (See the BSU Graduate Catalog.) Ph.D. in Geosciences (See the BSU Graduate Catalog.) Minor in Geospatial Information Analysis Department Statement The curriculum leading to the B.S. degree in geosciences is designed for students who plan a career in geology or hydrology or who plan to attend graduate school. The curriculum leading to the B.S. degree in earth science education is designed to prepare students to teach earth science in secondary schools and to meet the teacher certification requirements of the State of Idaho. The curriculum leading to the B.S. degree in geophysics prepares students for a broad variety of careers in quantitative geoscience or for graduate school in many scientific and engineering disciplines. A geophysics major receives a thorough preparation in geophysics, an introductory background in chemistry, computer science, geology, mathematics, and physics, and more focused study in one of five elective areas: applied mathematics, geology, geotechnical engineering, hydrogeology, or physics. In addition to the courses formally offered in all degree programs, students are encouraged to earn credit for independent study, internship, undergraduate or graduate thesis, and for participation in departmental research projects. Nondegree Course Offerings in geography meet the 5 credit requirement under the 0-5-5 Social Science, Secondary Education Degree Program offered in the departments of anthropology, economics, history, political science, psychology, and sociology. Degree Requirements Geosciences ENGL 0-0 English Composition 6 Area I see page for list of approved courses Area I core course in one field Area II see page for list of approved courses Area II core course in one field Area II core course in a second field Area II core course in a third field 6 Boise State University 007-00 Undergraduate Catalog
Chapter Academic Programs Geosciences (continued) requirements are automatically met by specific courses CHEM, L-, L General Chemistry I and II with Labs 9 ENGL 0 Nonfiction Writing OR ENGL 0 Technical Communication GEOG 60 Geographic Information Systems GEOPH 00 Physics of the Earth GEOS 00 Fundamentals of Geology OR GEOS 0 Environmental Geology GEOS 00 Evolution of Western North America GEOS Water in the West GEOS Geomorphology GEOS 9 Senior Seminar MATH 70, 75* Calculus I and Calculus II Mathematics through MATH 75 is recommended for students planning graduate studies. *An approved statistics course may be substituted for MATH 75. Physics Option I: (Recommended for students planning graduate studies) PHYS, L-, L Physics I & II with Calculus and Lab *CHEM - Physical Chemistry and Lab may be substituted for PHYS, L. Physics Option II: PHYS - General Physics Select from one of the following emphasis areas Geology Emphasis GEOS 00 Earth Materials GEOS Structural Geology GEOS 5 Sedimentation and Stratigraphy GEOS Petrography GEOS 5 Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology GEOS 5 Whole Earth Geochemistry GEOS Summer Field Camp -0 Upper-division electives to total 0 5 Electives to total credits -6 Total Hydrology Emphasis GEOS Hydrogeology GEOS Hydrogeology Lab GEOS 6 Physical Hydrology GEOS 6 Aqueous Geochemistry GEOS 6 Senior Capstone Approved science/engineering courses from list available in the department office. At least of the 5 credits must be upper division. Upper-division electives to total 0 credits -5 6-6 Electives to total credits 9-6 Total The Earth Science Education program combines content knowledge, theories of learning and human development, study of curriculum, and methodology, to help students develop the knowledge, skills and dispositions essential for success in secondary school teaching. The program is grounded in the conceptual framework of reflective practitioner. Reflective practitioners adjust their teaching approaches and learning environment to the needs and backgrounds of their students. Candidates who complete this program have demonstrated evidence of meeting the Idaho Beginning Teacher Standards and are eligible for recommendation for state certification. Students wishing to pursue this degree must meet the requirements and standards for admission to teacher education, which are described fully under 5 the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Foundational Studies or at http://education.boisestate.edu. In addition to completing the requirements for this degree, students must complete the minor certification endorsement requirements for any area listed on that website. Students must meet all knowledge, skill, and disposition requirements to remain in the program. Earth Science Education ENGL 0-0 English Composition 6 Area I see page for list of approved courses Area I core course in literature Area II see page for list of approved courses ED-CIFS 0 Foundations of Education GEOG 00 Introduction to Geography PSYC 0 General Psychology requirements are automatically met by specific courses CHEM, L-, L General Chemistry I and II with Labs 9 *ED-CIFS 0 Teaching Experience I *ED-CIFS 0 Learning and Instruction *ED-CIFS 0 Professional Year - Teaching Experience II *ED-CIFS 0 Teaching Secondary Science *ED-LTCY Content Literacy for Secondary Students *ED-SPED 50 Teaching Students with Exceptional Needs at the Secondary Level *Teaching Experience III/IV NOTE: *You must apply for admission to secondary teacher education in order to enroll in these upper-division education courses. Completion of all requirements for graduation with a secondary education option may require more than credit hours. See Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Foundational Studies for more information. EDTECH 0 Educational Technology Classroom Applications GEOG Introduction to Meteorology GEOG Climatology OR GEOPH 00 Physics of the Earth GEOS 00 Fundamentals of Geology OR GEOS 0 Environmental Geology GEOS 00 Evolution of Western North America GEOS 0 Introduction to Oceanography GEOS 9 Senior Seminar MATH 7 Precalculus 5 PHYS 05 Stars and Cosmology PHYS - General Physics Electives to total credits Major Endorsement in Earth Science GEOS Water in the West GEOS 00 Earth Materials GEOS Geomorphology GEOS Structural Geology OR GEOS 5 Sedimentation and Stratigraphy Upper-division Geoscience electives to total 5 earth sciencecontent credits 6 Total 6 Boise State University 007-00 Undergraduate Catalog 7
Chapter Academic Programs Earth Science Education (continued) Major Endorsement in Earth Science with a Minor Endorsement in a Second Field GEOS 00 Earth Materials GEOS Geomorphology Minor endorsement in a second field 0- Total 9-5 Earth Science Minor Certification Endorsement GEOG Introduction to Meteorology GEOS 00 Fundamentals of Geology OR GEOS 0 Environmental Geology GEOS 00 Evolution of Western North America GEOS 0 Introduction to Oceanography GEOS 0 Field Geology GEOS 00 Earth Materials PHYS 05 Stars and Cosmology Geology/geophysics courses selected from: GEOS, GEOS, GEOS 5 Total Geography Minor Certification Endorsement GEOG 00 Introduction to Geography GEOG 0 Cultural Geography Upper-division geography courses 6 Additional geography courses Total 0 Geophysics ENGL 0-0 English Composition 6 Area I see page for list of approved courses Area I core course in one field Area II see page for list of approved courses Area II core course in one field Area II core course in a second field Area II core course in a third field requirements are automatically met by specific courses CHEM, L-, L General Chemistry I and II with Labs 9 COMPSCI 5 Introduction to C COMPSCI 5 Introduction to Computer Science I Geophysics (continued) GEOPH 00 Physics of the Earth GEOPH 0 Basic Geophysical Theory GEOPH 05 Applied Geophysics GEOPH 0 Data Acquisition and Interpretation Laboratory GEOPH 0 Geophysical Applications of Digital Signal Processing GEOPH 9 Geophysics Senior Seminar GEOS 00 Fundamentals of Geology GEOS 00 Earth Materials Upper-division geophysics electives 6 MATH 70, 75 Calculus I and Calculus II MATH 75 Multivariable and Vector Calculus MATH Differential Equations with Matrix Theory PHYS, L-, L Physics I & II with Calculus and Lab 0 Courses chosen from one of the following areas:. Applied mathematics: MATH 0, MATH 65 and either MATH 6, MATH 60, MATH 6, MATH 6, or MATH 6.. Geology: GEOS 0, GEOS, GEOS.. Geotechnical engineering: CE 60, CE 6, ENGR 0, ENGR 0, ENGR 50.. Hydrogeology: GEOPH 0, GEOS, GEOS. 5. Physics: PHYS and PHYS plus 6 additional credits of upper division physics. Upper-division electives to total 0 credits 0-5 - Electives to total credits 0- Total NOTE: Electives include courses selected to meet an individual student s needs. Students must have a minimum of 0 upper-division (00/00 level) credit hours. See your advisor for assistance. This minor is interdisciplinary in its application of geospatial technologies towards solving problems with spatial elements, and is open to students of any major where geospatial information technologies and analysis may be applied. This alignment of courses is designed to meet the demands in industry and research where demonstrable literacy in these technologies is required. Geospatial Information Analysis Minor GEOG 00 Introduction to Geography OR GEOG 0 Cultural Geography OR GEOG 60 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems GEOG 6 Remote Sensing GEOG 60 Geographic Information Analysis OR GEOG 9 Internship ITM 0 Operating Systems and Word Processing ITM 05 Spreadsheet Topics ITM 06 Database Topics MATH 5 Applied Statistics with Computers OR MATH 6 Probability and Statistics Total 9 Course Offerings See page 65 for a definition of the course-numbering system. GENSCI GENERAL SCIENCE GENSCI 05 TEACHING SCIENCE IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL (-0-)(S)(Alternate years). A course designed to introduce the prospective secondary school science teacher to an understanding of the nature of science, both as subject matter and as processes of scientific inquiry. Special emphasis is placed on problems of communicating scientific ideas, effective modes of instruction and evaluation, and curricular materials for secondary school science teaching. Boise State University 007-00 Undergraduate Catalog
Chapter Academic Programs GEOG GEOGRAPHY Lower Division GEOG 00 INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY (-0-)(F/S)(Area II). A survey of Earth environments, basic concepts and techniques used in geography, and the utilization of natural resources. GEOG 0 CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY (-0-)(F/S)(Area II)(Diversity). A study of the distribution and character of cultural activities throughout the world with emphasis on human landscapes. GEOG 0 SURVEY OF WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY (-0-)(F/S)(Diversity). A survey of human populations and their relationship to their physical environments. Countries, regions, cultures, ethnic geography, religion, language, and major economic units will be discussed. Students will learn to use maps, aerial photos, and reference materials. GEOG (GEOS ) WATER IN THE WEST (--)(S). Introduction to hydrologic sciences. Topics include climate, surface and groundwater quality and quantity, surficial geology and the interaction of hydrologic and ecological processes. Emphasis placed on water issues of the Western United States. PREREQ: GEOG 00 or GEOS 00 or GEOS 0. PRE/COREQ: MATH 7. GEOG INTRODUCTION TO METEOROLOGY (-0-)(F). A study of weather phenomena in terms of origin, distribution, and classification. Instruments and research methods are also investigated. PREREQ: GEOG 00. GEOG CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES (-0-)(F/S). Informative study of resources, their use and relative values. Discussions will include perception, attitudes, character of resources, demand factors, social implications, and population characteristics. Local and regional examples are emphasized. Local experts on conservation issues will serve as guest speakers. PREREQ: GEOG 00 or GEOG 0. GEOG CLIMATOLOGY (-0-)(F/S). Atmospheric processes, global heat and moisture balance, radiation budget, and world climate zones. Applied climatological concepts, evaporation, soil water conditions, regional and global climactic trends, climate change, and climate modification. PREREQ: GEOG. GEOG 50 (GEOS 50) GEOLOGY AND GEOGRAPHY OF NATIONAL PARKS (-0-)(F)(Even years). Systematic study of the distinguishing physical environments climate, geology, processes, and landforms that define national parks. PREREQ: GEOG 00 or GEOS 00 or GEOS 0. GEOG 60 INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (--)(F/S). Concepts and principles underlying the operations of geographic information systems (GIS). Cartographic fundamentals, global positioning systems, data collection, data entry, data management. Competency in Windows and associated software strongly recommended. PREREQ: GEOG 00 or GEOG 0 or GEOS 0. GEOG 6 REMOTE SENSING (--)(F/S). Acquisition, interpretation, and analysis of digital imagery. Remote sensing applications including forestry, geology, ecology, and urban planning. Labs focus on processing, interpretation, and analysis of digital imagery. Introductory course in geographic information systems strongly recommended. PREREQ: GEOG 00 or GEOS 0. GEOG 70 (GEOS 70) VOLCANOES AND SOCIETY (-0-)(F)(Odd years). Impact volcanic eruptions on human societies in the past and ways that potentially dangerous volcanoes are being studied and monitored today. Aimed at teachers and others interested in the topic; no background in geology is required. This course may be taken for GEOG or GEOS credit, but not both. GEOG 60 GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION ANALYSIS (--)(F/S). Operations and spatial analysis capabilities of a GIS. Problem identification, GIS project design, development, and implementation. PREREQ: GEOG 60, and MATH 5 or MATH 6. GEOG 70 (GEOS 70) EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE AND GLOBAL WARMING (-0-) (F/S). Survey of interactions among physical biogeochemical processes involved in climate and climate feed back. Explore global warming scenarios for the next century and their reliability. May be taken for GEOG or GEOS credit, but not both. PREREQ: GEOS 0 or GEOG. GEOPH GEOPHYSICS GEOPH 00 PHYSICS OF THE EARTH (-0-)(S). Introduction to the earth s gravity, magnetism, electricity, seismicity, heat, and radioactivity, with a discussion of the significance of these properties to geological processes. PREREQ: GEOS 00, PHYS or PHYS. GEOPH 0-0G BASIC GEOPHYSICAL THEORY (--5)(F/S). General geophysical theory to provide background for more specialized courses in applied geophysics and quantitative geoscience. Emphasis on an introduction to convolution, the Fourier Transform, Correlations, Sampling Theorem and related topics; solutions of differential equations representative of geophysical problems. PREREQ: MATH 75, MATH, PHYS, or PERM/ INST. GEOPH 05 APPLIED GEOPHYSICS (-0-)(S). Geophysical methods applied to the investigation of the subsurface, including instrumentation, data acquisition and reduction, survey design, and interpretation of data. Includes applications of seismic, gravimentric, magnetic, thermal, electrical, and electromagnetic techniques. Applications to energy and mineral exploration, as well as engineering design and construction. PREREQ: MATH 75, PHYS or PERM/INST. GEOPH 0 DATA ACQUISITION AND INTERPRETATION LABORATORY (0--)(S). Field and laboratory experiments using the methods of applied geophysics including definition of objectives, preliminary survey design, choice of instrumentation and field parameters, data acquisition and quality control, and computer-assisted interpretation. PRE/COREQ: GEOPH 05 or PERM/INST. GEOPH 0-0G GEOPHYSICS FIELD CAMP ( weeks-6 credits)(su). Field experience in significant geophysical mapping projects. Survey design and hands-on operation of seismic, magnetic, gravimetric, and electrical/electromagnetic field and borehole geophysical instrumentation. Reduction and interpretation of acquired data. Preparation of appropriate reports. PREREQ: GEOPH 0 or GEOPH 05 or PERM/INST. GEOPH 0-0G BOREHOLE GEOPHYSICS (--)(Offered as justified). Principles of geophysical, geological, and hydrological measurements in boreholes with emphasis on applications to hydrogeology and petroleum geology. Geological interpretation and formation evaluation of conventional petroleum industry well logs. Integration of borehole geophysics, seismic reflection data, and geology for water resource studies and petroleum exploration. PREREQ: GEOPH 0 or GEOPH 05 or PERM/INST. GEOPH 6 HYDROLOGY (CE 6)(GEOS 6)(-0-)(S). Interdisciplinary earth science concerned with movement and occurrence of water. Watershed-based hydrologic phenomena including hydrologic water-cycle analysis, precipitation, evapotranspiration, snow/snowmelt, streamflow, floods, routing and surface runoff events. Application of analytical techniques to solve water resource problems. May be taken for GEOS, GEOPH, or CE credit, but not in more than one department. PREREQ: MATH 75 or PERM/INST. GEOPH 9 (GEOS 9) FIELD METHODS IN MARINE GEOLOGY AND GEOPHYSICS (-0-)(F/S)(Offered intermittently). Participation in a research oceanographic cruise. Modern navigation methods, geophysical data acquisition, and sediment sampling. Offered only as research cruises are available. Will require 5-60 days at sea. May be taken for GEOS or GEOPH credit, but not both. PREREQ: PERM/INST. GEOPH 0 GEOPHYSICAL APPLICATIONS OF DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING (--)(F/S). Review of digital linear system theory. Digital representation of geophysical data. Geophysical applications of convolution, fast-fourier transform (FFT), correlations, least squares filters, deconvolution, multi-channel, and two-dimensional operations. Emphasis is on processing of seismic reflection data, potential field maps, and earthquake seismograms. Computer laboratory exercises. PREREQ: GEOPH 0 or GEOPH 05 or PERM/INST. GEOPH 0 MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN GEOPHYSICS (--)(F/S). Examination of important mathematical methods in geophysics. Topics depend on the interests of students and instructor. Emphasis is on problem-solving and the development of skills in applied mathematics. PREREQ: MATH or PERM/INST. GEOPH 55 GRAVIMETRIC AND MAGNETIC METHODS (--)(F/S). Comprehensive discussion of modern gravimetric and magnetic methods of subsurface investigation. Applications to exploration geology (mining and petroleum), engineering geology, hydrogeology, and crustal geology. PREREQ: GEOS 0, GEOPH 0 or PERM/INST. GEOPH 60 ELECTRICAL AND ELECTROMAGNETIC METHODS (--)(F/S). Comprehensive discussion of modern electrical and electromagnetic methods of subsurface investigation, including ground penetrating radar. Applications to exploration geology (mining and petroleum), engineering geology, hydrogeology, and crustal geology. PREREQ: GEOS 0, GEOPH 0 or PERM/INST. GEOPH 65 SEISMIC METHODS (--)(F/S). Comprehensive discussion of modern seismic methods of subsurface investigation. Applications to exploration geology (mining and petroleum), engineering geology, hydrogeology, and crustal geology. PREREQ: GEOS 0, GEOPH 0 or PERM/INST. GEOPH 9, 99 GEOPHYSICS SENIOR SEMINAR (-0-). Research project based on field and/or literature studies. Fundamentals of report preparation and oral presentations. PREREQ: geophysics major. GEOS GEOSCIENCE Lower Division GEOS 00 FUNDAMENTALS OF GEOLOGY (--)(). An introduction to the principles of physical and historical geology. Topics include weathering, erosion, glaciation, volcanism, earthquakes, rocks, minerals, maps, and the origin of the earth and its physical and biological development. Open to all students except those with previous credit in geology, or earth science majors and those nonscience majors who plan an eight-hour sequence in geology. Field trips required. Lab fee required. GEOS 0 ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY (--)(F,S)(). A study of earth materials and systems, the use of earth resources, and the interactions of geologic processes and human activities. Includes geologic hazards, mineral resources, water supply, and waste disposal. Labs use maps and specimens to illustrate case studies. GEOS 0 HISTORICAL GEOLOGY (--)(S)(). A study of the origin and progressive development of the earth and evolution of plants and animals. Pre-historic life and fossil study as well as field trips to fossil beds are included in the laboratory work. Students may take either GEOS 0 or GEOS 0 for credit, but not both. Field trips required. GEOS 0 HISTORY OF THE EARTH (-0-)(F/S). Exploration of the dynamic history of our planet and evolution of life on Earth for the past three billion years. A nonlab course for nonmajors. Students may take either GEOS 0 or GEOS 0 for credit, but not both. GEOS 0 INTRODUCTORY GEOLOGY LAB (0--)(Offered as justified). For transfer students who need a laboratory experience to gain Core credit for a lecture-only geology course taken elsewhere. PREREQ: PERM/INST. GEOS 00 EVOLUTION OF WESTERN NORTH AMERICA (--)(F). Advanced introduction to geologic sciences. Regional and global tectonics and their relationship to igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary processes, chemical differentiation, and landscape evolution. Emphasis on understanding the rock record by integrating field and analytical observations from various geologic disciplines. Field trips required. PREREQ: GEOS 00 or GEOS 0. COREQ: MATH 7. GEOS 0 INTRODUCTION TO OCEANOGRAPHY (-0-)(F/S). A general study of physiography, biological oceanography, and ocean geology, including the physiography, circulation patterns, waves, tides, and the sedimentation and biologic processes that occur in the various ocean environments. PREREQ: GEOG 00 or GEOS 00 or GEOS 0. GEOS (GEOG ) WATER IN THE WEST (--)(S). Introduction to hydrologic sciences. 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Chapter Academic Programs and the interaction of hydrologic and ecological processes. Emphasis placed on water issues of the Western United States. PREREQ: GEOG 00 or GEOS 00 or GEOS 0. PRE/COREQ: MATH 7. GEOS 0 FIELD GEOLOGY (-6-)(F). Techniques of field mapping using topographic maps, stereo-pair air photos, Brunton compass, GPS, and GIS to address a variety of geologic problems. PREREQ: GEOS 00 or GEOS 0, ENGL 0, and declared Geoscience, Geophysics, or Earth Science Education major. COREQ: MATH 7. GEOS 00 EARTH MATERIALS (--)(F). Minerals and rocks, focusing on their chemical properties, atomic structures and environments of origin. Labs include identification of minerals and rocks in hand specimens and thin sections. Field trip required. PREREQ: GEOS 00. COREQ: CHEM or PERM/INST. GEOS GEOMORPHOLOGY (--)(S). Study of surface processes (physical, chemical, and biological) and landforms. Includes weathering, erosion, fluvial, glacial, coastal and aeolian processes and landforms, history of landform evolution, and climatic and tectonic controls. Field trips and overnight trip required. PREREQ: ENGL 0, GEOS 0, and MATH 7. GEOS STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY (--)(S). Fundamentals of descriptive, kinematic, and dynamic analysis of structures within the Earth s crust, and a theoretical treatment of stress and strain. Field trips required. PREREQ: GEOS 00, GEOS 0, and MATH 7. GEOS 5 SEDIMENTATION AND STRATIGRAPHY (--)(F). The study of the transportation and deposition of sediments and their depositional environments. Emphasis is placed on the identification and correlation of sedimentary facies and on basin analysis. Field trips required. PREREQ: GEOS. COREQ: GEOS 00 or PERM/INST. GEOS PETROGRAPHY (0--)(S). Principles of optical mineralogy and a study of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks in thin section utilizing the polarizing microscope. The origins and histories of rocks are interpreted by examining their mineral assemblages, textures, fabrics, and alteration. PREREQ: GEOS 00. GEOS 5 IGNEOUS AND METAMORPHIC PETROLOGY (--)(S). Igneous and metamorphic rocks, emphasizing the physical and chemical processes that control their formation. PREREQ: GEOS, CHEM. GEOS 50 (GEOG 50) GEOLOGY AND GEOGRAPHY OF NATIONAL PARKS (-0-) (F)(Even years). Systematic study of the distinguishing physical environments climate, geology, processes, and landforms that define national parks. PREREQ: GEOG 00 or GEOS 00 or GEOS 0. GEOS 5 INVERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY (--)(Offered as justified). The study of the invertebrate phyla represented in the fossil record. Special emphasis is placed on hardpart morphology, ontogeny, phylogeny, and taxonomy of geologically important groups. Laboratory work based on standard collections. Special project. Field trips required. PREREQ: GEOS 0. GEOS 70 (GEOG 70) VOLCANOES AND SOCIETY (-0-)(F)(Odd years). Impact of volcanic eruptions on human societies in the past and ways that potentially dangerous volcanoes are being studied and monitored today. Aimed at teachers and others interested in the topic; no background in geology is required. This course may be taken for GEOS or GEOG credit, but not both. GEOS 0 OPTICAL MINERALOGY (--)(F)(Offered as justified). A study of the behavior of light in crystals and the use of the polarizing microscope in the examination and identification of minerals in immersion media and thin sections. PREREQ: GEOS. GEOS (CE ) HYDROGEOLOGY (-0-)(F). The study of subsurface water and its relationship to surface water, the hydrologic cycle, and the physical properties of aquifer systems. Flow nets and flow through porous and fractured media. Methods of determination of aquifer characteristics and performance and groundwater modeling. May be taken for either CE or GEOS credit, but not both. PREREQ: MATH 75, junior standing. GEOS HYDROGEOLOGY COMPUTATION LABORATORY (0--)(F). Practice with hydrogeology computer programs and field measurements. PRE/COREQ: GEOS. GEOS ADVANCED STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY (--)(F)(Alternate years). A study of the geometric properties of deformed rocks, their measurement, and analysis. Course will emphasize structural analysis of folded and faulted terrains and metamorphic tectonics, mapping procedures, map interpretation, and data analysis. Study will include review and comparison of tectonic styles of deformation of different geologic provinces throughout North America. Field trips required. PREREQ: GEOS. GEOS 5 ADVANCED STRATIGRAPHY (-0-)(Offered as justified). Study of the formation and evolution of sedimentary basins; emphasis on the concepts and qualitative and quantitative tools necessary to understand how sedimentary basins are formed, their specific stratigraphic architectures, and on modern approaches to correlation. PREREQ: GEOS 0. COREQ: GEOS. GEOS 6 HYDROLOGY (CE 6)(GEOPH 6)(-0-)(S). Interdisciplinary earth science concerned with movement and occurrence of water. Watershed-based hydrologic phenomena including hydrologic water-cycle analysis, precipitation, evapotranspiration, snow/snowmelt, streamflow, floods, routing and surface runoff events. Application of analytical techniques to solve water resource problems. May be taken for GEOS, GEOPH, or CE credit, but not in more than one department. PREREQ: MATH 75 or PERM/INST. GEOS 9 (GEOPH 9) FIELD METHODS IN MARINE GEOLOGY AND GEOPHYSICS (-0-)(F/S)(Offered intermittently). Participation in a research oceanographic cruise. Modern navigation methods, geophysical data acquisition, and sediment sampling. Offered only as research cruises are available. Will require 5-60 days at sea. May be taken for GEOS or GEOPH credit, but not both. PREREQ: PERM/INST. GEOS ORE DEPOSITS (--)(Offered as justified). Modern theories of ore deposition, the origin and migration of ore-bearing fluids, the processes of alteration and secondary enrichment, the controls of ore occurrence, and the economics of exploration, development and use of ores. Labs consist of detailed studies of ore and alteration suites using hand specimens and transmitted and reflected-light microscopy. Field trips required. PREREQ: GEOS 00. GEOS ADVANCED GEOMORPHOLOGY(-0-)(F/S). Advanced study of Quaternary dating methods, applications of geomorphology to environmental problems, mapping and landscape analysis using GIS, soils, geomorphic response to Quaternary climate change, and climatic, tectonic and autocyclic controls on geomorphic processes. Field trips and a field-based research project required. PREREQ: GEOS and GEOG 60. GEOS 5 WHOLE EARTH GEOCHEMISTRY (-0-)(F/S). Basic tools and topics of modern geochemistry with an emphasis on solid-earth applications. Essentials of thermodynamics, kinetics, radiogenic and stable isotopes, and trace element chemistry necessary to study Earth processes in the crust, mantle, hydrosphere and atmosphere. Completion of or co-enrollment in MATH 75 is recommended. PREREQ: GEOS 00, CHEM, MATH 70. GEOS 6 AQUEOUS GEOCHEMISTRY (-0-)(F/S). Basic tools and topics of aqueous geochemistry with an emphasis on low temperature processes in natural waters. Essentials of thermodynamics, kinetics, aqueous speciation, mineral water interaction, and elemental cycling in the context of surficial earth processes and environmental challenges. Completion of or coenrollment in MATH 75 is recommended. PREREQ: CHEM, MATH 70. GEOS 9 FIELD HYDROGEOLOGY (0--)(Offered as justified). Field observations and data collection at applied projects in the area. Water-well design and construction, geologic data collection from drill holes, borehole geophysics, well testing, operation of municipal water systems, water rights, and water quality considerations. PRE/COREQ: GEOS or PERM/INST. GEOS PETROLEUM GEOLOGY (--)(F)(Offered as justified). A study of the nature and origin of petroleum, the geologic conditions that determine its migration, accumulation and distribution, and methods and techniques for prospecting and developing. GEOS 0 TECTONICS SEMINAR (-0-)(F/S). Examination of specific orogenic systems, tectonic environments, and tectonic processes. PREREQ: GEOS or PERM/INST. GEOS PLATE TECTONICS (-0-)(F/S)(Offered on demand). Reviews and identifies geologic and geophysical foundations of plate tectonic theory and characteristics of modern tectonic environments and their use in interpreting Earth s geologic history. PREREQ: GEOS. GEOS 5-5G PRINCIPLES OF SOIL SCIENCE (-0-)(F/S)(Offered as justified). Major aspects of soil science, including the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of soils, will be presented in the classroom lectures. Demonstration laboratory exercises and field trips will be required. PREREQ: Background in geology and chemistry. GEOS 60 VOLCANOLOGY (-0-)(F)(Offered on demand). A study of volcanic processes and the deposits of volcanic eruptions. Emphasis is on the origin and interpretation of the physical features observed in volcanic rocks. Field trip required. PREREQ: GEOS 00. GEOS 70 (GEOG 70) EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE AND GLOBAL WARMING (-0-) (F/S). Survey of interactions among physical biogeochemical processes involved in climate and climate feed back. Explore global warming scenarios for the next century and their reliability. This course may be taken for GEOG or GEOS credit, but not both. PREREQ: GEOS 0 or GEOG. GEOS 7 REGIONAL FIELD STUDY (- credits)(f/s). Field trips and field exercises to study geology of selected localities in North America. Review of pertinent literature and maps, recording of geologic observations, and the preparation of a comprehensive report on the geology of the areas visited. May be repeated for credit. PREREQ: GEOS 0 or PERM/INST. GEOS 7 ISOTOPE GEOCHEMISTRY AND GEOCHRONOLOGY (-0-)(F/S). Comprehensive overview of theory, methods, and applications of isotope geochemistry and geochronology to a wide range of earth science problems. PREREQ: GEOS 5. GEOS GEOLOGY SUMMER FIELD CAMP (0-0-6)(SU). Study of geology in its natural environment the field. Geologic mapping, collection, plotting and analysis of data and mapping on aerial photograph and topographic base to solve field problems. Student should expect to be in the field -0 hours per day, 6 days per week for weeks. Final product is professional quality comprehensive geologic report, map, and cross-section. PREREQ: PERM/INST. GEOS 6 SENIOR CAPSTONE (-6 credits)(offered as justified). Student-specific research or field project in the geosciences. Student initiated proposals for the course must be approved prior to initiation of work. PREREQ: PERM/INST. GEOS 9 INTERNSHIP (-6 credits). GEOS 95 SENIOR THESIS (-6 credits). Field study involving an original investigation in geology or geophysics, carried out independently, but supervised by one or more faculty members. Problem must be well-stated and method of study designed to give a conclusive result. Project may be substituted for GEOS 0 upon approval of a written proposal by a committee of three department faculty members. PREREQ: Senior standing. GEOS 9 GEOLOGY SENIOR SEMINAR (-0-)(S). Research project based on field and/or literature studies. Fundamentals of geologic report preparation and oral presentations. PREREQ: geology or earth science education major with senior standing. German see Department of Modern Languages and Literatures Gerontology Minor see Aging, Interdisciplinary Studies Program Graphic Design see Department of Art Health Informatics and Information Management see Department of Community and Environmental Health Health Promotion see Department of Kinesiology 50 Boise State University 007-00 Undergraduate Catalog