Department of Earth Sciences

An introduction to the earth sciences; concepts developed in astronomy, geology, geophysics, meteorology, and oceanography. Lecture only. Credit cannot be applied toward science requirement in any science major in Liberal Arts or Secondary Education. Students who have had high school earth science should consider other introductory earth science classes.,LA, N2, N, T)

An exploration of science as inquiry, focusing on the unifying concepts and processes of science as applied to planet Earth. The specific Earch Science content from the K-4 and 5-8 levels of the National Science Education Standards NRC 1996) will be rigorously and comprehensively explored. Laboratory activities will model science as inquiry, with students engaged in a variety of directed and open-ended investigations of selected Earth and planetary science phenomena and topics. This course is intended primarily for Elementary Education majors, but is open to all students. Content and instruction are consistent with the NSES, NSTA Standards and New York's MST Learning Standards. Prerequisite: SoS,LA, NL2, NL, T)

An introduction to the use of software and computers in the earth sciences, including numerical applications, computer types, operating systems, data collection and entry, graphics, plotting, map presentation, trend analysis, standard analytical techniques, contouring, and prediction techniques.,LA) Prerequisite: either ESCI 100, GEOL120, METR 110, or permission of instructor.

An introduction to the basic scientific, technical, and regulatory aspects of waste management. Includes an overview of all categories of waste options available to manage various wastes and environmental issues tied to waste management. Writing in the discipline is emphasized.,LA, CW, IE) Cross-listed as ENVS 290.

Selected topics of current geological interest not found in other courses. Subject matter will vary each time the course is offered, reflecting new developments in the field and changing interests of the students and staff. Intended for students majoring in any of the Earth Sciences disciplines or in the Environmental Sciences.,LA) Prerequisites: SoS, prior courses in Earth Sciences or Environmental Sciences.

Provides college-level experience as an assistant to the teaching faculty. Student assistants will serve directly under faculty supervision, with responsibilities such as tutoring, as well as assistance in laboratory classes, review sessions, field trips, laboratory set-up, and administration of classroom functions e.g., taking attendance, setting up AV facilities). The teaching assistantship may be repeated as ESCI 395, but with a 3-credit maximum combined total for both courses. Credit can be applied toward earth science elective categories. Prerequisites: JrS or SrS, major in an Earth Sciences field, minimum GPA 2.5, permission of instructor and chair.

Individual studies under faculty supervision. Admission by consent of department chair and instructor involved.,LA) Prerequisites: SoS and prior course(s) in earth sciencs.

The selection, preparation, maintenance, and proper use of laboratory equipment and supplies in earth science; application of technologies in the earth science laboratory, practice in developing demonstrations and presentation of topics; planning of inquiry-based laboratory exercises. Corequisite: SCIN 315.Prerequisites: JrS and 6 s.h. in approved earth sciences.

Selected topics in areas of Earth Science in which recent advances have occurred and are not covered adequately in other courses. Subject matter is taught by one or more Earth Science faculty members and varies in content. Intended for Earth Science majors of SoS or higher.,LA)

Provides college-level experience as an assistant to the teaching faculty. Student assistants will serve directly under faculty supervision, with responsibilities such as tutoring, as well as assistance in laboratory classes, review sessions, field trips, laboratory set-up, and administration of classroom functions e.g., taking attendance, setting up AV facilities). There is a 3-credit maximum combined total for ESCI 295 and ESCI 395. Credit can be applied toward earth science elective categories. Prerequisites: JrS or SrS, major in an Earth Sciences fied, minimum GPA 2.5, permission of instructor and chair, ESCI 295.

Designed to familiarize majors in the Earth Sciences disciplines including Environmental Earth Science, Earth Science, Geology, Meteorology, Oceanography, and Water Resources) with current issues and developments in their field by reading, discussion, written reports, and oral presentations with active involvement by all participants.,LA) Prerequisites: enrollment by consent of department chair ad instructor involved. Passing grade on CWE.

Students are placed with an appropriate organization or agency for applied work experience. Requirements and credits vary with individual internships. Prerequisite: passing grade on CWE.

Individual research under faculty supervision in disciplines of environmental sciences, geology, water resources, meteorology, or oceanography. Enrollment by consent of department chair and instructor involved. A thesis is likely to require more than one semester to complete.,LA) rerequisites: SrS, submission and acceptance of a formal thesis proposal during the semester or summer prior to enrollment, and a minimum 3.2 GPA in the major.

Individual studies under faculty supervision. Admission by consent of department chair and instructor involved.,LA) Prerequisites: JrS and prior courses in earth science.


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