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Your search for courses · during 2024-25 · taught by cdavidso · returned 4 results

  • GEOL 110 Introduction to Geology & Lab 6 credits

    An introduction to the fundamental and wondrous processes that shape the Earth. We approach learning through outdoor and laboratory problems, which are often complicated and messy, like the planet itself. Topics may include the formation of rocks, minerals, and mountains, the water cycle, plate tectonics, climate change, volcanoes, and earthquakes. One all-day weekend field trip is typically required. No previous outdoor experience or gear is needed.

    Note: Movement between sections is not possible, if sections fill during registration, seats that open are filled from that waitlist first.

    • Fall 2024, Spring 2025
    • LS, Science with Lab
    • Not open to students who have taken another 100-level Geology course.

    • ARCN Pertinent CL: 100 level ENTS Introductory
    • GEOL  110.53 Fall 2024

    • Faculty:Cameron Davidson 🏫 👤
    • Size:18
    • M, WAnderson Hall 129 9:50am-11:00am
    • WAnderson Hall 129 2:00pm-6:00pm
    • FAnderson Hall 129 9:40am-10:40am
    • Note: Movement between sections is not possible, if sections fill during registration, seats that open are filled from that waitlist first. Sophomore Priority

    • GEOL  110.54 Fall 2024

    • Faculty:Cameron Davidson 🏫 👤
    • Size:18
    • M, WAnderson Hall 129 9:50am-11:00am
    • THAnderson Hall 129 1:00pm-5:00pm
    • FAnderson Hall 129 9:40am-10:40am
    • Note: Movement between sections is not possible, if sections fill during registration, seats that open are filled from that waitlist first. Held for new first year students

    • GEOL  110.52 Spring 2025

    • Faculty:Cameron Davidson 🏫 👤
    • Size:18
    • M, WAnderson Hall 129 9:50am-11:00am
    • TAnderson Hall 129 1:00pm-5:00pm
    • FAnderson Hall 129 9:40am-10:40am
    • This section is First Year Priority. Note: Movement between sections is not possible, if sections fill during registration, seats that open are filled from that waitlist first.

  • GEOL 130 Geology of National Parks & Lab 6 credits

    This course introduces fundamental principles of geology and geologic reasoning with natural examples from the National Park system. Topics may range from volcanic hazards of Yellowstone to the geologic history recorded in the walls of the Grand Canyon to the effects of climate change on the Everglades. A multi-day field trip over mid-term break is required; no camping experience or equipment is required but students should be prepared to spend time outdoors. The field trip may include some strenuous hiking.

    Extra Time for field trips

    • Winter 2025
    • LS, Science with Lab
    • Not open to students who have taken another 100-level Geology course.

    • CL: 100 level ENTS Introductory
    • GEOL  130.54 Winter 2025

    • Faculty:Cameron Davidson 🏫 👤
    • Size:18
    • T, THAnderson Hall 129 10:10am-11:55am
    • THAnderson Hall 129 1:00pm-5:00pm
    • Any remaining seats on the morning after first year priority registration will become Sophomore Priority. Extra Time for field trips

  • GEOL 200 Selected Field Topics in Geology 2 credits

    This seminar course will investigate a variety of topics relevant to a specific field site. Participants will conduct fieldwork, which may involve recording observations, documenting field relationships, collecting samples, analyzing and taking in situ measurements, and collecting material for laboratory analysis. Coursework will also include group and independent study into the underlying geology of the region, as well as use of the primary literature to research topics of specific interest. Instructor Permission required. Students must waitlist.

    Extra time required

    • Spring 2025
    • Student has completed any of the following course(s): One 100-Level GEOL course with grade of C- or better.

    • CL: 200 level
    • GEOL  200.00 Spring 2025

    • Faculty:Cameron Davidson 🏫 👤
    • Grading:S/CR/NC
    • THAnderson Hall 123 8:30am-10:00am
    • Topic: Alaska Field Geology

      Extra time required.

      Students will work on a variety of research topics related to the geologic and tectonic evolution of Alaska, culminating in a 10-day field trip to Alaska.

  • GEOL 255 Petrology and Lab 6 credits

    An introduction to the fundamental physical, chemical and tectonic principles that are relevant to the formation of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Labs emphasize description and interpretation of the origin of rocks based on hand specimen and thin section study. Field trips and laboratories are included.

    Extra time for field trips

    • Spring 2025
    • LS, Science with Lab
    • Student has completed any of the following course(s): GEOL 250 with a grade of C- or better.

    • CL: 200 level
    • GEOL  255.54 Spring 2025

    • Faculty:Cameron Davidson 🏫 👤
    • Size:18
    • M, WAnderson Hall 123 8:30am-9:40am
    • THAnderson Hall 123 1:00pm-5:00pm
    • FAnderson Hall 123 8:30am-9:30am

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