A study of the physical processes of the Earth system, including such topics as minerals, the rock cycle, the water cycle, volcanoes, earthquakes, weathering, plate tectonics, oceans, and the atmosphere. Students may not receive credit toward degree in both GEOS 1001 and GEOL 1001. Prerequisites: None.

An examination of major natural disaster events and their effects on populations. Possible mitigation measures will be explored. Hazards including earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis, and flooding will be investigated. Past and current natural disaster events are emphasized. Prerequisites: None.

The goal of this course is to present an integrated approach to essential concepts in introductory geology (physical and historical geology), astronomy (from an earth science perspective), and weather. Personal applications of science, the process skills, problem-solving, and discovery/inquiry learning are emphasized. For Elementary Education majors only. (Formerly SCIE 104)

Exploration of contemporary issues in environmental science. Man's interaction with the Earth's biological and physical resources. Topics include global warming, biodiversity, conservation, pollution, wetlands, sustainable agriculture, and population growth. Prerequisites: 'C' or better in BIOL 1001 or 1020 or approval of department head. (Same as BIOL 2001).

LCCN: CEVS 1103

Systematic research, training, and active participation in ocean science laboratory 3 hours/week at LUMCON. Prerequisites: None

The origin and development of the ocean basins and seawater. Ocean processes, marine sediments and ocean resources also will be considered. (Formerly GEOL 2080)

Systematic research, training, and active participation in meteorological/climatological laboratory 2-6 hours/week at a television weather station. Grade of CR (Credit) or NC (No Credit) will be awarded. Can serve as credit for an atmospheric sciences elective. Prerequisites: Credit or registration in ATMS 2005 and sophomore standing.

Earth's place in the solar system; nature of material composing the earth; processes which have shaped and are shaping the earth; rocks, minerals, soils, topographic features and their origin; rock structures; topographic; geologic, and weather maps, and aerial photographs.

Two hours laboratory to accompany 402.

This is a field course introducing the basic methods of scientific archaeological investigation. Students will participate in cutting-edge archaeological research while gaining practical experience in techniques such as pedestrian survey, surface collection, geophysical survey, mapping, excavation, laboratory methods, and artifact analysis. Emphasis is placed on the examination of soils, stratigraphy, and the spatial distribution of artifacts and cultural deposits across the landscape. Instructor permission required.

Introduction to techniques for analyzing, displaying, and managing geographic data topics including: structure of geographic data bases, principles of digital cartography, basic spatial statistics, and analysis of spatial relationships using GIS. Prerequisite: Junior, senior, or graduate standing (Same as GEOS 4035).

1 credit; maximum 3 credits. Geoenvironmental topics are examined in depth through library research, audiovisual materials analysis, and interactive software. Investigations are presented and critiqued during roundtable discussions. Assigned topics vary each semester. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 cr. Prerequisites: Any pertinent basic science course or permission of the instructor.

A project-oriented course intended to demonstrate how principles learned in GEOS 435 can be applied to solving complex real-world problems. Prerequisite: GEOS 435.

This course will cover the basics and the interpretation of remote sensing data that will include aerial photography, U. S. and French satellite imagery, thermal infrared, Sideways Looking Radar, Synthetic Aperture Radar, and other airborne platforms such as the Daedalus Multispectral Scanner used by NASA.

1-6 credits; maximum, 6 credits. Research problems that can be completed in one semester. Three hours laboratory per week for each credit hour. A written proposal with a list of references must be submitted to and be approved by the supervising professor and department head. Results of work will be presented in a seminar. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing in geology.

Advanced treatment of surface water drainage systems, with particular emphasis on urban watersheds. Will include numerical modeling of watershed drainage systems. Prerequisites: 4030

Evolution of landforms and surficial geologic systems within a specific region. Particular emphasis will be placed on processes active in the river and wetland systems, and development of characteristic landforms. A. Lower Mississippi River Valley; B. Gulf Coast Physiographic Province. Prerequisites: 3030-3031, Geology 4017, 4025-4026.

Investigative advanced study and selected problems in: A. Advanced Urban Geography; B. Archeological Analysis; C. Paleoclimatology; D. Paleoecological Analysis; E. Metamorphic Petrography; F. Sedimentary Petrography. A written proposal with a list of references must be submitted to and be approved by the supervising professor and department head. Results of work will be presented in a seminar. (1-6 Cr., Maximum 6 Cr.)

A written proposal with a list of references must be submitted to and be approved by the supervising professor and department head. Results of work will be presented in a seminar. Grades of CR (Credit) or NC (No Credit) will be awarded. (1-6 Cr.)