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2009-2010 University Catalog

GEOL 420 - Earth Science and Policy

Credits: 3
Discusses Earth science issues that have policy implications. Course uses a broad definition of Earth science, from atmosphere to geosphere. Course taught seminar-style, with emphasis on discussion, reading, writing, critical analysis, and student oral presentations.

Prerequisites
Completion of or concurrent enrollment in all other required general education courses; completion of at least 18 credit hours in major or minor (geology, Earth science, ocean and estuarine science, or global and environmental change), and one of the following social science-based courses: EVPP 361, ECON 103, ANTH 114, GEOG 103, GLOA 101, GOVT 132 or 133, HIST 125 or 130, SOCI 101, 102, or 120.

Notes
Course may include field trips.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week
3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week
0