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DRW 255 - Printmaking: Introductory Serigraphy School of Art and Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: PRT 255
Papercut stencil, handcut stencil, photographic kodalith and film-positive photo stencil, various experimental techniques, and ink formulas. Drawing and two-dimensional problem solving.
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DRW 257 - Printmaking: Introductory Relief School of Art and Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: PRT 257
Investigation of the process. Cutting and printing the raised surface of various materials, including wood, linoleum, plaster, masonite, and boxwood. Experience in drawing and two-dimensional problem solving.
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DRW 351 - Printmaking, Intermediate Workshop School of Art and Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: PRT 351
Individual development in one or more printing processes: relief, intaglio, lithography, silk screen. Problem solving through drawing and development of imagery.
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DRW 352 - Printmaking, Intermediate Workshop School of Art and Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: PRT 352
Individual development in one or more printing processes: relief, intaglio, lithography, silk screen. Problem solving through drawing and development of imagery.
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DRW 353 - Anatomy School of Art and Design
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Crosslisted with: PTG 353
The skeleton, construction of the human body, and interpretation in drawing.
PREREQ: FND 113 OR FND 114 OR DRW 113 OR DRW 114
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DRW 354 - Anatomy School of Art and Design
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Crosslisted with: PTG 354
The skeleton, construction of the human body, and interpretation in drawing.
PREREQ: FND 113 OR FND 114 OR DRW 113 OR DRW 114
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DRW 355 - Intermediate Drawing School of Art and Design
2-3 credit(s) Every semester
Crosslisted with: PTG 355
Continuing development of critical awareness through exploration of ideas and media. Components of pictorial structure and expression.
PREREQ: PTG 255 AND PTG 256
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DRW 356 - Intermediate Drawing School of Art and Design
2-3 credit(s) Every semester
Crosslisted with: PTG 356
Continuing development of critical awareness through exploration of ideas and media. Components of pictorial structure and expression.
PREREQ: PTG 255 AND PTG 256
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DRW 451 - Printmaking: Advanced Workshop School of Art and Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: PRT 451
Individual research. One or more processes, emphasizing color printing and integration of advanced printmaking methods and materials. Resolution of concept and imagery through drawing and problem-solving skills.
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DRW 452 - Printmaking: Advanced Workshop School of Art and Design
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: PRT 452
Individual research. One or more processes, emphasizing color printing and integration of advanced printmaking methods and materials. Resolution of concept and imagery through drawing and problem-solving skills.
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DRW 455 - Advanced Drawing School of Art and Design
2-3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: PTG 455
Historical awareness. Relation of drawing to major areas of study. Philosophical development in the use of personal imagery and techniques.
PREREQ: PTG 355 AND PTG 356
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DRW 456 - Advanced Drawing School of Art and Design
2-3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: PTG 456
Historical awareness. Relation of drawing to major areas of study. Philosophical development in the use of personal imagery and techniques.
PREREQ: PTG 355 AND PTG 356
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DRW 503 - Drawing and Painting for Non-Art Majors School of Art and Design
1-3 credit(s) Every semester
Crosslisted with: PTG 503
Fundamental concepts and techniques of painting and drawing.
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DRW 504 - Drawing and Painting for Non-Art Majors School of Art and Design
1-3 credit(s) Every semester
Crosslisted with: PTG 504
Fundamental concepts and techniques of painting and drawing.
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DRW 555 - Drawing Research School of Art and Design
1-6 credit(s) Every semester
Crosslisted with: PTG 555
Drawing as an expression and creative art form.
PREREQ: PTG 455 AND PTG 456
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DSP 200 - Selected Topics School of Education
1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
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DSP 203 - Introduction to Inclusive Schooling School of Education
3 credit(s) Every semester
Crosslisted with: EDU 203
Examining schools and teaching from a disability studies perspective. Topics, issues, values related to inclusive education. Readings, observations and analysis of cultural media.
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DSP 357 - Deafness and Disability School of Education
3 credit(s) Only during the summer
Double Numbered with: DSP 657
Examines the relationship between deaf and disability studies and explores deafness as both a social construction and an identity. Current and controversial issues in d/Deafness and disability. Additional work required of graduate students.
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DSP 400 - Selected Topics School of Education
1-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
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DSP 419 - Health Promotion: Disability School of Education
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: HTW 419
Factors influencing the health & well-being of persons with disability, including models of disability, disability history, law and services, health disparities, health promotion, ethics, violence, and disaster preparedness.
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DSP 424 - Representations of Ability & Disability School of Education
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Crosslisted with: SOC 424
Representations of disability in autobiographical accounts and professional narratives, and implications of these representations for educational practice and policy.
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DSP 432 - Gender and Disability School of Education
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: SOC 432 , WGS 432
This course will investigate the intersection of gender and disability and how it impacts such issues as representation/self-representation, art and poetry, illness, education, sexuality, reproduction and motherhood, and caring work.
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DSP 438 - Disability and Popular Culture School of Education
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: SOC 438
Explore representations of disability through the analysis of books, movies, television, cartoons, and journalism. It will examine how disability is portrayed by people with and without disabilities, and discuss influences on public perceptions of disability.
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DSP 440 - Sociology of Disability School of Education
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: SOC 440
A theoretical understanding of disability through the lens of sociology and that of disability studies and demonstrates how cultural institutions shape conceptions of disability in society.
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DSP 475 - Internship in Disability Policy School of Education
3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Practical experience in examining how public policy affects the lives of people with disabilities. Open to students admitted to the Disability Studies minor who have completed at least two Disability Studies courses.
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DSP 490 - Independent Study School of Education
1-6 credit(s)
Repeatable
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DSP 500 - Selected Topics School of Education
1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
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DTS 228 - Basic Social Ballroom Dance School of Education
1 credit(s) Every semester
Basic skills of social dance, including the fox-trot, cha-cha, waltz, swing, rumba, polka, and novelty dances. Also introduction tango, merengue, and samba. Enroll as an individual or with partner. No experience necessary.
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DTS 229 - Intermediate Social Ballroom Dance School of Education
1-2 credit(s) Every semester
Ideal for anyone with previous ballroom dance experience or in any form of dance. Emphasis on styling and upper level dance patterns.
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DTS 231 - Introduction to Dance School of Education
1 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Fundamental skills involved in jazz, modern, ballet, and aerobic dance.
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DTS 233 - African Dance School of Education
1 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Dance styles and rhythms from Africa and the Caribbean. Emphasizes folkloric dance of these regions. No dance experience necessary.
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DTS 234 - Tap I School of Education
1 credit(s) Every semester
An introduction to the history and practice of tap dance with an
emphasis on styles, musicality, and technique.
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DTS 235 - Beginning Jazz I School of Education
1-2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Basic vocabulary of jazz dance. Emphasizes strength, technique, coordination, musicality, and appreciation of the art form. No dance experience necessary.
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DTS 236 - Beginning Jazz II School of Education
1-2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Continuation of DTS 235 . Emphasizes technical development, musicality, and longer combinations.
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DTS 237 - Intermediate Jazz I School of Education
1-2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
For students with training in jazz. Emphasizes mastering techniques and developing personal style.
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DTS 238 - Intermediate Jazz II School of Education
1-2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Continuation of DTS 237 . Challenging warm-ups, combinations, and repertory.
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DTS 239 - Beginning Ballet I School of Education
1-2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Develops basic understanding of ballet. Develops skills in alignment, technique, and movement. No dance experience necessary.
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DTS 241 - Beginning Ballet II School of Education
1-2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Continuation of DTS 239 . Further development of technical phrases, positions, center work, and ballet vocabulary.
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DTS 242 - Intermediate Ballet I School of Education
1-2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
For students with previous ballet training. Challenging center work, introduction of developed technical phrases, and repertory.
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DTS 243 - Intermediate Ballet II School of Education
1-2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Continuation of DTS 242 . Emphasizes developing complexity in precision, strength, alignment, and performance skills.
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DTS 244 - Beginning Modern I School of Education
1-2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Introduces basic vocabulary including correct placement, technique and quality of movement.
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DTS 245 - Beginning Modern II School of Education
1-2 credit(s) Irregularly
Continuation of DTS 244 . Emphasizes technical development and proper alignment.
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DTS 246 - Intermediate Modern I School of Education
1-2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
For students with previous training in modern dance. Emphasizes technique or style developed by Graham, Horton, Humphrey, or Limon.
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DTS 247 - Intermediate Modern II School of Education
1-2 credit(s) Irregularly
Continuation of DTS 246 . Students continue to master and refine technique, lengthy combination skills, and repertory.
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DTS 248 - Improvisation School of Education
1 credit(s) Irregularly
Basic improvisation for use in choreography and improvisational settings. Develops spontaneity of movement.
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DTS 249 - Latin & Salsa Dance School of Education
1 credit(s) Every semester
Introduction to Latin American dancing including Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Samba. Develop dance skills for use in social settings and gain appreciation of artistic, athletic, and cultural qualities of dance. Covers partnering, style, rhythm, and music.
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DTS 251 - Hip Hop Dance School of Education
1 credit(s) Every semester
This course introduces students to origins and techniques that constitute Hip Hop dance. Students will learn about Hip Hop dance as a part of hip hop culture that can contribute to personal and societal awareness.
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DTS 252 - East Coast Swing School of Education
1 credit(s) Every semester
This course is for those who have no dance experience and those who have done other styles of dance. East coast swing and Lindy hop will be introduced in their historic and musical context.
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DTS 253 - West Coast Swing School of Education
1 credit(s) Every semester
This course is for those who have no dance experience and those who have done other styles of dance. West Coast Swing fundamentals, technique and musicality will be emphasized as well as current musical trends.
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DTS 254 - Bellydance School of Education
1 credit(s) Every semester
Students will learn the fundamental movements of Belly Dance. Introduction to isolations, figure eights, undulations, shimmies, footwork, dance steps and improvisation. Body awareness and tempo will be studied in conjunction with eight Middle Eastern rhythms.
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DTS 255 - Tap II School of Education
1 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Further development of tap dance knowledge, technique,
and artistry
PREREQ: DTS 234
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DTS 280 - International Course School of Education
1-12 credit(s) Irregularly
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution’s practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student’s transcript.
Repeatable
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DTS 300 - Selected Topics School of Education
1-6 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
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DTS 368 - History and Appreciation of Western Dance School of Education
3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
Histories of ballet, modern, tap and jazz dance, and their impact on dance as we know it today. Readings, discussion, viewing and demonstration. No dance experience necessary.
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DTS 423 - Basic Concepts of Choreography School of Education
3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
Exploration and definition of the shape and content of dance. Improvisation, motivation, style, purpose, and precise movement. Factors contributing to performance and choreography. Prior completion of at least three DTS technique classes.
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DTS 490 - Independent Study School of Education
1-6 credit(s)
Repeatable
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EAR 104 - Introductory Geology Lab College of Arts and Sciences
1 credit(s) Every semester
Laboratory course designed for declared Earth science majors who entered the major by taking EAR105 instead of EAR110. Equivalent to the lab portion of EAR110. Credit will not be given for both EAR110 and EAR104.
PREREQ: EAR 105
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EAR 105 - Earth Science College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Every semester
Scientific study of our planet, its history, and the processes that shape it and affect humans. Emphasis includes tectonics, continental surfaces, and climate. Lecture and recitation, no laboratory; no prerequisite. Intended for non-majors. Students may receive credit for either EAR 110 (formerly EAR 101) or 105 but not both.
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EAR 106 - Geohazards & Natural Disasters College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Investigation of Earth processes that create geohazards, such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods, climate change, and environmental contamination, and how specific research can inform policy and decision-making to mitigate their impact on humans.
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EAR 110 - Dynamic Earth College of Arts and Sciences
4 credit(s) Every semester
Chemical, physical and biological processes and principles affecting the history and development of the Earth. Lectures, laboratory, and field trips. Students may not receive credit for both EAR110, EAR101, and 105. Recommended for majors.
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EAR 111 - Climate Change Past and Present College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Introduction to the science of climate change from the geological record of the last century. Major drivers of global climate, measuring change, and forecasting future climate. Role of human activities in present climate.
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EAR 117 - Oceanography College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Every semester
A comprehensive introduction to the geology, physics, chemistry, and biology of the world ocean and its impact on global climate and environmental concerns.
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EAR 203 - Earth System Science College of Arts and Sciences
4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
An integrated view of interactions among Earth’s systems (lithosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere) and the timescales over which they operate. Topics covered in this course include: plate tectonics, atmospheric circulation, oceanic circulation, the greenhouse effect, the carbon cycle, the origin of the earth and life, and climate.
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EAR 205 - Water and Our Environment College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Investigates origin, occurrence, chemistry and hydrology of water on earth. Includes climate change, contamination and water supply issues within context of water sustainability.
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EAR 210 - History of Earth and Life College of Arts and Sciences
4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Major transitions in the surface environments of our planet and the life that occupies them over the last 4.5 billion years. Evolutionary radiations, mass extinctions, climate change, plate tectonics, mountain building. Lectures, labs, field trip.
PREREQ: EAR 101 OR EAR 110 OR EAR 203 OR (EAR 104 AND EAR 105 )
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EAR 225 - Volcanoes and Earthquakes College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Every semester
Examination of the geologic nature of volcanoes and earthquakes as they are related to plate tectonic activity in the Earth. Discussion of related societal hazards.
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EAR 300 - Selected Topics College of Arts and Sciences
1-6 credit(s)
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
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EAR 305 - Earth Science of Energy College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Science of energy in the 21st century, from an Earth Science perspective: Climatology of wind/solar energy; Hydrocarbons-conventional/unconventional resources; Geothermal power; Geology of Uranium; Oceanography of tidal power; Hydroelectric power; Ocean/Lake Source Cooling.
PREREQ: EAR 110 OR EAR 105 OR EAR 106 OR EAR 111 OR EAR 117 OR EAR 203
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EAR 309 - Honor Tutorial Geology College of Arts and Sciences
1-6 credit(s) Every semester
Selected topics under guidance of senior staff members. Open only to students in the Honors Program.
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EAR 311 - Introduction to Geophysical Methods College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
An introduction to the study of the Earth’s near surface using geophysical methods and quantitative data analysis, specifically: seismic reflection and refraction, gravity, magnetic, electrical and electromagnetic methods. Participation in geophysical field survey is required.
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EAR 314 - Mineralogy College of Arts and Sciences
4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Introduction to the distribution of minerals within the Earth, mineral properties (crystallography, crystal chemistry and structure), and the processes that form them. Methods used to identify minerals in hand specimens and an introduction to the techniques of optical mineralogy. Lecture, laboratory and fieldtrips.
PREREQ: EAR 110 OR EAR 203 OR (EAR 104 AND EAR 105 )
COREQ: CHE 106 AND CHE 107
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EAR 317 - Sedimentary Processes and Systems College of Arts and Sciences
4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Ancient sedimentary rocks and their modern analogs. Physical and chemical aspects of sedimentation and diagenesis. Introduction to sedimentary basins. Economic resources of sedimentary systems. Lecture, laboratory, and field trips. Students should have background knowledge of mineralogy and the history of Earth and life.
PREREQ: EAR 101 OR EAR 110 OR EAR 203 OR (EAR 104 AND EAR 105 )
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EAR 325 - Introduction to Paleobiology College of Arts and Sciences
4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Patterns and processes of evolution as expressed in the fossil record. Macroevolution, diversification of major skeletonized phyla, evolutionary paleoecology, and mass extinctions. Lecture, laboratory, and field trips.
PREREQ: EAR 102 OR EAR 210 OR BIO 345 OR EFB 311 OR EFB 320
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EAR 333 - Structural Geology College of Arts and Sciences
4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Concepts of structural analysis of rocks, stress and strain, rock deformation mechanisms, geologic structures, their properties, and how they are formed. Three lectures and one laboratory a week, field trips including some weekends. Knowledge of trigonometry and geometry required.
PREREQ: EAR 110 OR EAR 203 OR (EAR 104 AND EAR 105 )
COREQ: EAR 314
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EAR 401 - Hydrogeology College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: EAR 601
Fundamentals of groundwater hydraulics. Aquifer flow systems analysis and evaluation. Groundwater-surfacewater relationships. Groundwater chemistry. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: EAR 101 OR EAR 110 OR EAR 203 OR (EAR 104 AND EAR 105 )
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EAR 402 - Numerical Methods in Geosciences College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
Double Numbered with: EAR 602
Numerical methods and data analysis in geosciences using MATLAB. Topics will include basic statistics for univariate and bivariate datasets including linear regression and interpolation, time-series analysis, the discrete Fourier transform, numerical integration and finite differences. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: EAR 110 OR EAR 105 OR EAR 203
COREQ: MAT 285 OR MAT 295
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EAR 403 - Geomorphology College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: EAR 603
Landscape formation and evolution as a function of hydrogeologic, glacial, eolian, and tectonic processes acting on Earth materials. Lecture, labs, and field trips, including some weekends. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: EAR 101 OR EAR 110 OR EAR 203 OR (EAR 104 AND EAR 105 )
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EAR 404 - Advanced Structural Geology College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Double Numbered with: EAR 604
Selected topics in structural geology and tectonics focusing on the mechanics and kinematics of lithospheric deformation. Fundamentals of stress, strain, brittle and ductile deformation, microstructures and rheology. Additional work required of graduate students
PREREQ: EAR 314 AND EAR 333
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EAR 405 - Global Change:Geologic Record College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: EAR 605
The geologic record provides perspective for evaluating future global change. This course will focus on the evolution of climate through Earth’s 4.6 billion years and how this record is preserved in ancient rocks and sediments.
PREREQ: EAR 101 OR EAR 110 OR EAR 203 OR (EAR 104 AND EAR 105 )
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EAR 406 - Reflection Seismology: Theory and Practice College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Double Numbered with: EAR 606
Students will develop a working understanding of the strengths and pitfalls of the method through classroom lectures, exercises, and hands-on data processing using PROMAX seismic processing software. Prerequisites: coursework/experience in geophysics/permission of instructor. Additional work required of graduate students.
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EAR 407 - Climate Change and Human Origins College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: EAR 607
This course considers the influence of long term climate changes on hominid evolution and human adaptation, as well as how abrupt climate events and transitions may have impacted the distribution of human populations, the development of agriculture, human conflict and societal change.
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EAR 409 - Senior Thesis in Earth Science College of Arts and Sciences
3-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Independent, hypothesis-driven research involving investigative tools and techniques in the Earth Sciences. Students must submit a written thesis to the department and give a public seminar.
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EAR 410 - Applications of GIS in the Earth Sciences College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: EAR 610
Introduction to some of the many uses of image and topographic data within a geographic information system (GIS) to extract information relevant to the study of the Earth. Additional work required of graduate students.
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EAR 417 - Geochemistry College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: EAR 617
Chemistry of Earth processes, including basic thermodynamics, solution chemistry, isotopic chemistry, and kinetics; magmatic crystallization, isotope fractionation, formation of carbonate and evaporitic sediment, ion exchange in clays, and Cosmochemistry.
COREQ: EAR 314 AND CHE 107
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EAR 418 - Petrology College of Arts and Sciences
4 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Double Numbered with: EAR 618
Introduction to the origin of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. Classifications, compositions, tectonic setting, and processes governing the distribution of rocks within the Earth. Lecture, laboratory, and fieldtrips. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: EAR 314
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EAR 419 - Environmental Aqueous Geochemistry College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: EAR 619
Fundamentals of aqueous geochemistry in ground water and surface water in the context of carbonate and silicate dissolution, reactions governing metal oxidation and reduction, mixing of waters and isotopic characterization. One year of college chemistry required. Additional work required of graduate students.
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EAR 420 - Contaminant Hydrogeology College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: EAR 620
Fundamentals of solute transport, major classes of groundwater contamination, remediation strategies, natural attenuation characterization, fingerprinting of contaminant types. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: CHE 106 AND (PHY 211 OR EAR 401 )
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EAR 428 - Capstone Seminar in Environmental Science College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: BIO 428
Seminar for students following the environmental science curriculum. Students will work together to critically evaluate, and propose solutions to, current environmental problems using a combination of reading, class discussion, written analyses, and oral presentations.
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EAR 429 - Topics in Paleobiology College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Double Numbered with: EAR 629
Current research in paleobiology with a topical focus. Subjects might include macroevolution, evolutionary paleoecology, extinctions and radiations, stratigraphic paleontology, etc. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: EAR 325
Repeatable 2 time(s), 9 credits maximum
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EAR 430 - Topics in Thermochronology & Tectonics College of Arts and Sciences
2 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Double Numbered with: EAR 630
Seminar will focus on research topics in thermochronology and tectonics from current literature. Additional work required of graduate students.
Repeatable 3 time(s), 8 credits maximum
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EAR 431 - Plate Tectonics College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Double Numbered with: EAR 631
Tectonic development of the Earth; definition of plates, their boundaries, motions, and driving forces. Analysis and modeling of plate motions. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: EAR 314 AND EAR 333
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EAR 432 - Seafloor Spreading and Oceanic Lithosphere College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Double Numbered with: EAR 632
An investigation of the products and processes of seafloor spreading from the perspective of geological and geophysical studies of mid-ocean ridge spreading centers, oceanic lithosphere and ophiolite complexes. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: EAR 314 AND EAR 333
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EAR 433 - Topics in Active Tectonics College of Arts and Sciences
2 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Double Numbered with: EAR 633
The use of modern methods to study tectonic processes along active plate margins, focusing on the evolution of topography expressed in orogen and basin development, including the style and accommodation of crustal and mantle deformation. Additional work required of graduate students
PREREQ: EAR 333 OR EAR 431
Repeatable 2 time(s), 6 credits maximum
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EAR 435 - Geophysics College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Double Numbered with: EAR 635
Fundamental geophysical parameters; seismology and Earth structure; gravity and magnetic fields with application of potential theory; terrestrial rotation and shape; heat flow, thermal state, and evolution of the Earth. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: MAT 296 AND PHY 212
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EAR 443 - Advanced Topics in Geomorphology College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
Double Numbered with: EAR 643
This course presents selected papers from the literature that contribute to current thought in geomorphology and later focus on a topic that can vary from year to year. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: EAR 403
Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
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EAR 444 - Thermochronology College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Double Numbered with: EAR 644
Methods used in Earth Sciences to determine temperature-time histories of crustal terranes including 40Ar/39Ar, fission track, and U-Th/He techniques. Diffusion theory and applications of thermochronology to tectonics and landscape evolution, P-T-t paths of crustal terranes. Additional work required of graduate students.
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EAR 455 - Geochemical Patterns in the History of Earth and Life College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
Double Numbered with: EAR 655
Insights gained from the geochemistry of fossils and sedimentary sequences into the history of the Earth’s surface. Emphasis on relationships between the biological world and the physical environment as revealed through stable and radiogenic isotopes and elemental chemistry. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: EAR 325 AND EAR 417
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EAR 470 - Experience Credit College of Arts and Sciences
1-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Participation in a discipline- or subject-related experience. Students must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Limited to those in good academic standing.
Repeatable
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EAR 478 - Isotope Geology College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Double Numbered with: EAR 678
Isotope geochemistry is used in all branches of Earth Sciences. This course covers the following topics: Radioactive decay, Rb-Sr, Sm-Nd, and Lu-Hf isotope geochemistry; U-Pb geochronology, 14C dating; O, H, and C isotope geochemistry. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: EAR 417
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EAR 483 - Departmental Colloquium College of Arts and Sciences
1 credit(s) Every semester
Double Numbered with: EAR 683
Students attend the Department of Earth Sciences colloquium lectures and write up summaries of a subset of talks. Provides exposure to current research in a wide array of Earth Science disciplines. Additional work required of graduate students.
Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
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