GEO 101 THE SOLID EARTH (4)
Solid earth processes and materials. Earthquakes, volcanoes, earth structure, rocks, minerals, ores. Solid earth hazard prediction and planning. Geologic time. Lec/lab. (Bacc Core Course)
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GEO 102 THE SURFACE OF THE EARTH (4)
Processes that shape the earth's surface. Weathering mass movement, ice dynamics, biogeography, climate, surface and ground water flow. Use of maps and imagery. Lec/lab. (Bacc Core Course)
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GEO 103 EXPLORING THE DEEP: GEOGRAPHY OF THE WORLD'S OCEANS (4)
Introduces non-science students to the oceans, including marine geology and chemistry, ocean currents, coastal and biological processes. Field trip required, transportation fee charged. Lec/lab. CROSSLISTED as OC 103. (Bacc Core Course)
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GEO 105 GEOGRAPHY OF THE NON-WESTERN WORLD (3)
An introduction to the rich variety of environments, population and settlement dynamics, cultures, geopolitical changes, and economies in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Lec/lab/rec. (Bacc Core Course)
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GEO 105H GEOGRAPHY OF THE NON-WESTERN WORLD (3)
An introduction to the rich variety of environments, population and settlement dynamics, cultures, geopolitical changes, and economies in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Lec/lab/rec. (Bacc Core Course)
PREREQS:
Honors College approval required.
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GEO 106 GEOGRAPHY OF THE WESTERN WORLD (3)
An introduction to the rich variety of environments, population and settlement dynamics, cultures, geopolitical changes, and economics in Europe and Russia, Australia and Oceania, and the Americas. (Bacc Core Course)
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GEO 199 SPECIAL STUDIES (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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GEO 201 PHYSICAL GEOLOGY (4)
Study of earth's interior. Tectonic processes and their influence on mountains, volcanoes, earthquakes, minerals, and rocks. Field trip(s) required; transportation fee charged. Lec/lab. (Bacc Core Course)
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GEO 201H PHYSICAL GEOLOGY (4)
Study of earth's interior. Tectonic processes and their influence on mountains, volcanoes, earthquakes, minerals, and rocks. Field trip(s) required; transportation fee charged. Lec/lab. (Bacc Core Course)
PREREQS:
Honors College approval required.
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GEO 202 EARTH SYSTEMS SCIENCE (4)
Surficial processes (glaciers, rivers), climate, soils, vegetation, and their interrelationships. Field trip(s) required; transportation fee charged. Lec/lab. (Bacc Core Course)
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GEO 203 EVOLUTION OF PLANET EARTH (4)
History of earth and life as interpreted from fossils and the rock record. Field trip(s) required; transportation fee charged. Lec/lab. (Bacc Core Course)
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GEO 221 ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY (4)
Introductory geology emphasizing geologic hazards (volcanoes, earthquakes, landslides, flooding), geologic resources (water, soil, air, mineral, energy), and associated environmental problems and mitigation strategies. Lec/lab. (Bacc Core Course)
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GEO 295 INTRODUCTION TO FIELD GEOLOGY (3)
Two-week course taught in the fall program in various locations throughout the west. Collect field data to make geological maps, cross-sections, columns, and reports. Serves as an introduction to upper-level course work for Geology degree. Lec/lab.
PREREQS:
GEO 201 and GEO 202
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GEO 300 SUSTAINABILITY FOR THE COMMON GOOD (3)
Geography of human relationships to earth's systems with an emphasis on individual impacts and collective efforts to achieve environmental sustainability. Lec/rec. (Bacc Core Course)
PREREQS:
Upper-division standing.
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GEO 300H SUSTAINABILITY FOR THE COMMON GOOD (3)
Geography of human relationships to earth's systems with an emphasis on individual impacts and collective efforts to achieve environmental sustainability. Lec/rec. (Bacc Core Course)
PREREQS:
Upper-division standing. Honors College approval required.
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GEO 301 MAP AND IMAGE INTERPRETATION (4)
Reading, analysis, and interpretation of maps/remote sensing images used by geoscientists. Use of topographic, geologic, nautical and other geoscience maps; basic air photo interpretation. Lec/lab.
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GEO 305 LIVING WITH ACTIVE CASCADE VOLCANOES (3)
The impact of volcanic activity on people, infrastructure, and natural resources; how and why volcanic activity in the Cascade Range occurs; volcano monitoring and hazard assessment. Field trip required, transportation fee charged. (Bacc Core Course)
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GEO 306 MINERALS, ENERGY, WATER, AND THE ENVIRONMENT (3)
Geologic occurrences, environmental consequences, and future of non-renewable earth resources, including metals, materials, oil, soil, and groundwater. (Bacc Core Course)
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GEO 307 NATIONAL PARK GEOLOGY AND PRESERVATION (3)
National parks as classrooms to study geological processes and the importance of preserving natural landscapes. Field trip(s) required; transportation fee charged. (Bacc Core Course)
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GEO 308 GLOBAL CHANGE AND EARTH SCIENCES (3)
Study of global change over different time scales during the history of the earth, with emphasis on evolution of its atmosphere, plate tectonics, paleoclimates, and mass extinctions. (Bacc Core Course)
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GEO 309 ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE (3)
Technical and social issues surrounding the unequal exposure to environmental hazards based on race and the environmental justice movement that has grown to address charges of such environmental racism. (Bacc Core Course)
PREREQS:
WR 121 or WR 121H
and
sophomore standing
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GEO 310 EARTH MATERIALS I: MINERALOGY (4)
Principles of crystal morphology, and structure. Characteristics, identification, and origins of minerals. Lec/lab.
PREREQS:
GEO 201 or GEO 221
and
students should concurrently enroll in CH 121 or CH 221.
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GEO 315 EARTH MATERIALS II: PETROLOGY (4)
Origin, identification and classification of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Field trip(s) required, transportation fee charged. Lec/lab.
PREREQS:
GEO 310
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GEO 322 SURFACE PROCESSES (4)
Examination of surficial processes and terrestrial landforms of the earth, including slopes, rivers, glaciers, deserts, and coastlines. Field trip(s) required; transportation fee charged. Lec/lab.
PREREQS:
GEO 102 or GEO 102H or GEO 202
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GEO 323 CLIMATOLOGY (4)
Systematic analysis of global and regional climates. Physical principles of climate, climate classifications, and distribution and characteristics of climate regimes. Lec/lab. (Writing Intensive Course)
PREREQS:
GEO 101 and GEO 202
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GEO 324 GEOGRAPHY OF LIFE: SPECIES DISTRIBUTIONS AND CONSERVATION (4)
Plant, animal, and biotic community distribution and dynamics. Effect of climate, tectonics, disturbance on extinction, speciation, and succession. Field trip(s) required; transportation fee charged. Lec/lab.
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GEO 325 GEOGRAPHY OF AFRICA (3)
An introduction to the physical, historical, cultural, political, and development geography of Africa south of the Sahara. Offered alternate years. (NC) (Bacc Core Course)
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GEO 326 GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE (3)
A regional overview precedes a topical examination of Europe's diverse physical and cultural landscapes and lifestyles. (Bacc Core Course)
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GEO 327 GEOGRAPHY OF ASIA (3)
Geographic analysis of Asia's lands and peoples. Emphasis on regional physical environments, resources and development potentials, population trends, and international importance to the United States. May not be offered each year. (NC) (Bacc Core Course)
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GEO 328 GEOGRAPHY OF LATIN AMERICA (3)
Focuses on the diverse landscapes, peoples and cultural traditions of Latin America, a vast region extending from the United States-Mexican border to the southern tip of South America. (NC) (Bacc Core Course)
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GEO 329 GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA (3)
Cultural, economic, political, and settlement geography. Emphasis on regional patterns and problems. Analysis of recent and projected changes. (Bacc Core Course)
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GEO 330 GEOGRAPHY OF INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND GLOBALIZATION (3)
Introduction to the geography of global wealth and inequality with a focus on contemporary development, underdevelopment, and globalization problems in Asian, African, Caribbean, Latin American, and Pacific Island countries. (Bacc Core Course) (Writing Intensive Course)
PREREQS:
GEO 105 or GEO 106 or instructor approval.
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GEO 335 INTRODUCTION TO WATER SCIENCE AND POLICY (3)
Policy and science of the hydrologic cycle. Emphasis on interaction between water's natural time-space fluctuations and human uses. CROSSLISTED as CSS 335. (Bacc Core Course)
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GEO 339 AREA STUDIES (1-3)
Physical and cultural processes that give geographical identity to and influence people's organization and use of selected world areas. Areas vary; number may be repeated (from 1-6 credits) with advisor approval. Not offered every year.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits.
PREREQS:
3 credits of lower-division geography.
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GEO 339H AREA STUDIES (1-3)
Physical and cultural processes that give geographical identity to and influence people's organization and use of selected world areas. Areas vary; number may be repeated (from 1-6 credits) with advisor approval. Not offered every year.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits.
PREREQS:
3 credits of lower-division geography. Honors College approval required.
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GEO 340 STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY (4)
Analysis of geometry and kinematics of geologic structures including brittle and ductile faults, folds, joints, deformation fabrics. Field trip(s) required; transportation fee charged. Lec/lab.
PREREQS:
Concurrent enrollment in GEO 301.
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GEO 350 POPULATION GEOGRAPHY (3)
Patterns of spatial distribution of human populations, data sources, data display, population structure and dynamics, relationship between population, resources, and quality of life. Problems of growth and alternative futures. Offered alternate years. (SS) (Bacc Core Course)
PREREQS:
Upper-division standing.
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GEO 352 OREGON: GEOLOGY, PLACE, AND LIFE ON THE RING OF FIRE (4)
Provides an overview of the geology of Oregon in the context of the Pacific Northwest including tectonic setting, geologic features and landscapes, as well as topics and concepts of interest to society in general. Lessons will include discussion of the relationship between people and the landscape, incorporating the concept of ethnographic landscapes--geologic structures, natural resources and geologic hazards that are part of the identity of a place. Emphasizes written and graphic communication skills. Field trip required, transportation fee charged. (Bacc core course)
PREREQS:
Introductory science course recommended.
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GEO 360 CARTOGRAPHY (4)
Basic cartographic principles. Design, compilation, and construction of maps. Lec/lab.
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GEO 365 INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (4)
Introduction to the principles of geographic information systems (GIS) and experience using a widely popular geographic information system for spatial data input, analysis, and display.
PREREQS:
GEO 301 or GEO 360 strongly recommended.
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GEO 370 STRATIGRAPHY AND SEDIMENTOLOGY (4)
Basic principles of sedimentology and stratigraphy. Sedimentology is largely concerned with classifying and interpreting the origin of sedimentary rocks. Stratigraphy provides formal rules and strategies for organizing sedimentary (and other) rocks into a temporal framework. Reconstruction of Earth history with various approaches centered on paleoclimatology, paleogeography, paleooceanography, and tectonics. Lec/lab.
PREREQS:
GEO 201
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GEO 380 EARTHQUAKES IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST (3)
Earthquake hazards in the Northwest; responses to reducing earthquake risk at state, local, and personal levels. (Bacc Core Course)
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GEO 399 SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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GEO 399H SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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GEO 400 FIELD TRIPS (1-16)
Participation in group field trips that are not a part of any other course. Transportation fee is charged. Students may prepare guides for trips. Faculty sponsor must be prearranged. Graded P/N.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
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GEO 401 RESEARCH (1-16)
Independent, original research subjects guided by faculty conferences and resulting in a brief written report. Faculty sponsor must be prearranged.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
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GEO 403 THESIS (1-16)
Independent, original study that culminates in a senior thesis. Faculty sponsor must be prearranged.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
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GEO 405 READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16)
Independent reading in specialized topics guided by and discussed in faculty conferences. Faculty sponsor must be prearranged.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
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GEO 407 SEMINAR (1-16)
Graded P/N.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
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GEO 408 WORKSHOP (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
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GEO 409 CONTEMPORARY EARTH SCIENCE ISSUES (3)
In-depth examination of selected significant issues in the geosciences. Topics vary. Emphasis on problem solving and collaborative research. (Writing Intensive Course)
PREREQS:
Senior standing in geology, geography, earth science, or natural resources.
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GEO 410 INTERNSHIP (1-15)
Pre-career professional experience under joint faculty and employer supervision. Graded P/N.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
PREREQS:
12 credits of upper-division geosciences and departmental approval required.
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GEO 412 IGNEOUS PETROLOGY (4)
Petrogenesis of igneous rocks. Petrographic analysis using polarizing microscopes. Field trip may be required, transportation fee charged. Lec/lab.
PREREQS:
GEO 315
and
GEO 415
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GEO 415 EARTH MATERIALS III: IGNEOUS PETROGRAPHY (4)
Study of minerals and igneous rocks using microscopes. Representation and interpretation of igneous processes. Lec/lab.
PREREQS:
GEO 315
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GEO 420 GEOGRAPHY OF RESOURCE USE (3)
Functional concepts of resources, institutions affecting resource use, role of resources; resource supply, bases of controversy. Field trip(s) may be required; transportation fee charged.
PREREQS:
9 credits of upper-division geography.
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GEO 421 HUMANS AND THEIR WILDLIFE ENVIRONMENT (3)
Examines research themes associated with the interface of humans and wildlife resources. Includes discussions of resource use conflicts, differing philosophies of wildlife, wildlife ownership, patterns of both illegal and legal use, and alternative strategies for incorporating wildlife in planning. Offered alternate years.
PREREQS:
9 credits of upper-division geography.
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GEO 423 LAND USE (3)
Development of a conceptual framework for land use study; analysis of land as a resource, land use trends in the U.S., land use principles, and management issues as related to planning.
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GEO 424 INTERNATIONAL WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (3)
An investigation of the various approaches to water resources geography at the international level. Explores the interaction between water science and policy through issues of current "hydropolitics" and water resources development. Topics include water quality, dams and development, conflict and cooperation, climate change, and water institutions. Offered alternate years.
PREREQS:
9 credits of upper-division geography and any course dealing with the hydrologic cycle.
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GEO 425 WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT IN THE UNITED STATES (3)
An investigation of the various approaches to water resources geography within the U.S. Explores the disciplines that address water resources management, their tools, and their limitations. Topics include engineering, law, economics, risk assessment, game theory, conflict resolution, and the fine arts. Offered alternate years and separately as GEO 425 and GEO 525.
PREREQS:
9 credits of upper-division geography and any course dealing with the hydrologic cycle.
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GEO 426 THIRD-WORLD RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (3)
Examines alternative resource development strategies used in less developed countries. Alternatives in agriculture, forestry, fisheries, energy, wildlife management, mineral development, land use, disease control, and population manipulation are examined. Offered alternate years.
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GEO 427 VOLCANOLOGY (4)
A survey of volcanoes: their distribution, forms, composition, eruptive products, eruptive styles, and associated phenomena. Field trip may be required; transportation fee charged. Offered alternate years. Lec/lab. (Writing Intensive Course)
PREREQS:
GEO 315
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GEO 429 TOPICS IN RESOURCE GEOGRAPHY (3)
Fundamental problems with stress upon methods of analysis. Topics vary; number may be repeated (from 1-3 times) with approval of major professor. Not offered every year.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits.
PREREQS:
9 credits of upper-division geography.
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GEO 430 GEOCHEMISTRY (3)
Principles of geochemistry applied to problems of earth science.
PREREQS:
GEO 315 and (CH 121 and CH 122) or (CH 221 or CH 221H) and (CH 222 or CH 222H)
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GEO 432 APPLIED GEOMORPHOLOGY (3)
Effect of landform processes upon human activity; consequences of resource management strategies on erosional balance within landscape; identification of mitigation of natural hazards; role of geomorphic process studies in environmental planning. Taught as seminar, themes TBA. Field trip(s) may be required; transportation fee charged.
PREREQS:
GEO 322
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GEO 433 COASTAL GEOMORPHOLOGY (3)
Morphodynamic approach to coastal landforms, processes and evolution including the impacts and response of humans to coastal change.
PREREQS:
(PH 211 or PH 211H) and (PH 212 or PH 212H) and GEO 322
and
MTH 251 and MTH 252 or equivalent.
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GEO 439 TOPICS IN PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY (3)
Fundamental problems with stress upon methods of analysis. Topics vary; number may be repeated (from 1-3 times) with approval of major professor. Not offered every year.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits.
PREREQS:
GEO 462
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GEO 440 ECONOMIC GEOLOGY (4)
Principles of the origin, distribution, and importance of metallic mineral deposits formed by magmatic, hydrothermal, and sedimentary processes. Lec/lab.
PREREQS:
GEO 315
and
GEO 340
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GEO 444 REMOTE SENSING (4)
Fundamentals of satellite remote sensing and image analysis. Topics include physical principles of remote sensing from the ultraviolet to the microwave, sensors and sensor technology, and environmental applications of remote sensing through image analysis. Lec/lab.
PREREQS:
GEO 301
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GEO 445 COMPUTER-ASSISTED CARTOGRAPHY (3)
Concepts and techniques underlying the production of maps by computer. Practical experience with a variety of computer mapping packages. Lec/lab.
PREREQS:
GEO 360
and
MTH 112
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GEO 451 ENVIRONMENTAL SITE PLANNING (3)
The use of geographic concepts/techniques in land use and site planning; especially natural area inventory, classification and analysis. Findings-of-fact presentation and report writing. Two local field trips may be required; transportation fee charged. Offered alternate years.
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GEO 452 PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF RURAL AND RESOURCE PLANNING (3)
Principles, techniques, and current practices of land use planning for rural areas. Emphasis on resource issues, organization of data, policy development, and decision-making. Offered alternate years.
PREREQS:
GEO 423 or GEO 523
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GEO 453 RESOURCE EVALUATION METHODS/EIS (3)
Methods of resource analysis for land use planning; resource rating systems; environmental impact assessment: laws, procedures, and methods. Field trip(s) may be required; transportation fee charged. Offered alternate years.
PREREQS:
GEO 452
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GEO 460 MULTIMEDIA CARTOGRAPHY (4)
Map design principles and technology for multimedia cartography, especially interactive and animated mapping. Laboratory experience with interactive and animated mapping software. Lec/lab.
PREREQS:
GEO 360
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GEO 461 GEOLOGY OF EARTHQUAKES (3)
Tectonics of the present day as based on surface geology, geodesy, seismicity, and crustal structure; description of active faults and folds; use of neotectonics in evaluation of earthquake hazard. Field trip(s) may be required; transportation fee charged. Offered alternate years.
PREREQS:
GEO 340
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GEO 463 GEOPHYSICS AND TECTONICS (4)
Geophysical observations as constraints on geologic interpretation. Lec/lab. CROSSLISTED as GPH 463/GPH 563. (Writing Intensive Course)
PREREQS:
MTH 251, PH 202 or PH 212 or equivalent.
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GEO 464 GEOSCIENCE INTERPRETATION (4)
Methods to present geological observations and meanings to diverse audiences in parks, museums, etc. Emphasis on oral, written, and graphic communication skills. Lec/lab. Offered alternate years.
PREREQS:
GEO 201 and GEO 202
and
/or equivalent.
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GEO 465 GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND SCIENCE (4)
Introduction to modern spatial data processing, development, and functions of geographic information systems (GIS); theory, concepts and applications of geographic information science (GISci). Lec/lab.
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GEO 466 DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING (3)
Digital analysis of remote sensor data. Image display enhancement, classification, and rectification principles. Practical experience with an image processing system. Offered alternate years. Lec/lab.
PREREQS:
GEO 444
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GEO 469 TOPICS IN GEOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES (3)
Advanced and specialized geographic information processing techniques, procedures, and applications. Topics vary; number may be repeated (up to two times) with approval of major professor. Not offered every year.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits.
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GEO 481 GLACIAL GEOLOGY (4)
Mass balance of glaciers, physics of glacial flow, processes of glacial erosion and deposition, glacial meltwater, glacial isostasy and eustasy, and Quaternary stratigraphy. Field trip(s) may be required; transportation fee charged. Lec/lab. Offered alternate years.
PREREQS:
GEO 202
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GEO 483 SNOW HYDROLOGY (3)
Fundamentals of snow hydrology. Physical principles of snow formation, snowpack accumulation, energy balance, snowcover-climate interactions, snow metamorphism, snowpack ablation, snowpack/snowmelt chemistry, remote sensing of snow, avalanches, field methods, snowmelt/runoff modeling techniques, and watershed processes.
PREREQS:
GEO 202 and MTH 111
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GEO 486 QUATERNARY PALEOCLIMATOLOGY (3)
Introduction to geochronology, climate proxies, climate forcing, and climate modelling applied to paleoclimate problems. Emphasis on Quaternary climate history.
PREREQS:
(GEO 202 or GEO 203) and (CH 121 or CH 221) and (CH 122 or CH 222)
and
PH 201 and PH 211 or equivalent.
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GEO 487 HYDROGEOLOGY (4)
Movement of water through porous media. Darcy's Law and groundwater flow equation. Development of groundwater resources. Computer models. Lec/lab.
PREREQS:
MTH 252
and
GEO 202
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GEO 488 QUATERNARY STRATIGRAPHY OF NORTH AMERICA (3)
Stratigraphic principles applied to Quaternary deposits. Survey Quaternary dating methods. Proxy records of glaciation and climate change. Quaternary stratigraphy of North America, emphasizing stratigraphic records of ice sheets, glaciers, and pluvial lakes. Offered alternate years.
PREREQS:
(GEO 481 or GEO 581) or instructor approval required.
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GEO 495 ADVANCED FIELD GEOLOGY (6)
Six-week summer program in central Oregon. Collect field data to make geological maps, cross-sections, columns, and reports. Fee charged.
PREREQS:
GEO 295
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GEO 497 FIELD MAPPING OF ORE DEPOSITS (3)
Eight-day field trip over spring vacation to a mineral district in the western United States, emphasizing detailed mapping of outcrops, trenches, and underground workings. Students prepare final maps and a report suitable for presentation to management or publication during spring term. Transportation fee charged. Not offered every year.
PREREQS:
(GEO 440 or GEO 540) and (GEO 495 or GEO 595)
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GEO 499 SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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