Geoscience

Special topics course offered in response to student and faculty interest.

An introduction to the atmospheric, hydrologic, and geologic processes by which the physical environment of our planet is continuously reshaped and reformed.

Students will understand how the oceans influence the earth. The origins and effects of important biological, chemical, physical, and geological processes in the ocean are emphasized. Specific global problems are addressed including but not limited to global climate change, marine pollution, coastal erosion and sea level change, and depletion of the world's fisheries. The course includes a field trip to the North Carolina coast.

This course provides students with the experience of finding and analyzing a variety of geographically referenced data, and then presenting them in graphical and statistical formats in order to answer research questions from every day life. This process will include spatial reasoning, problem definition, and appropriate applications for planning and decision making.

A systematic survey of major world regions with emphasis on climates, land forms, resources and economics. Also includes discussions on political ties, and position in world trade.

An introduction to the nature, origin, processes and dynamics of the atmosphere that result in weather variability and climate change and their impact on human activity.

Field and laboratory exercises involving the atmospheric, hydrologic, and geologic processes by which the physical environment of our planet is continuously reshaped and reformed. One full-day field trip is required.

Special topics course offered in response to student and faculty interest.

This course will provide opportunities for freshmen and sophomores to participate in original laboratory research. Students will submit their findings in a formal written report and will give an oral presentation. Students will be expected to spend two to three hours per week in the laboratory and one to two hours per week outside the laboratory for each semester hour credit.

This course is an introduction to the inter-relationships among the physical, chemical, and biological processes and the large variety of resources of the physical world. Consequences from natural phenomena and, increasingly, human activities that use various resources, give rise to a number of environmental problems. Potential solutions to these problems will be discussed. 

Special topics course offered in response to student and faculty interest.

Special topics course offered in response to student and faculty interest.

In conjunction with a faculty mentor, the student will formulate and execute an original research project that will culminate in a paper and a presentation. A research proposal form completed by the student and the faculty mentor are required to complete registration. The project must meet the Honors Program thesis requirements as well as the expectations of the departmental faculty. 

In conjunction with a faculty mentor, the student will formulate and execute an original research project that will culminate in a paper and a presentation. A research proposal form completed by the student and the faculty mentor is required for registration.