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Courses in Astronomy

ASTR 101: Introduction to Astronomy
Introduction to the solar system and to stellar and galactic astronomy

ASTR 194: Special Topics in Astronomy
see Dr. Kellogg

ASTR 195: Special Topics in Astronomy
see Dr. Kellogg

ASTR 301: Intermediate Astronomy
Introduction to advanced observational techniques, planetary evolution/geology, etc.


Courses in Geography

GEOG 201: Intro Physical Geography
Introduction to the major physical elements of the natural environment

GEOG 202: Intro Cultural Geography
Survey of human/cultural geography of the world with an emphasis on the Old World


Courses in Geology

GEOL 101: Physical Geology
Study of minerals, rocks, land forms, and processes by which they develop

GEOL 314: Historical Geology
Development of our planet as revealed from rocks, fossils, and plate tectonics

GEOL 324: Environmental Geology
Interaction between geologic processes and human societies

GEOL 335: Rocks/Rock-forming Minerals
Introduction to the classification, occurrence, and origin of rocks and rock-forming minerals

GEOL 371: Low Temperature Geochem.
Chemical processes affecting the distribution/pathways of chemicals in natural waters

GEOL 376: Geology of Natural Resources
Geology, genesis, extraction, and environmental issues of mineral resources/fossil fuels

GEOL 400: Hydrogeology
Study of water beneath the earth's surface/water table, and in soils/geologic formations

GEOL 495: Special Topics in Geol.
see Dr. Johnson

GEOL 496 Special Topics in Geol.
see Dr. Johnson


Courses in Science Education

SCIE 301: Science Methods 1
Introduction to science education with a focus on physical science (e.g., physics & chemistry)

SCIE 302: Science Methods 2
Introduction to science education with a focus on earth and life sciences

SCIE 303: Methods Secondary School Sci.
For teachers of grades 6-12 with a focus on the scientific methods of the student's field

SCIE 395: Special Topics in Sci Education
see Dr. Maurer

SCIE 493: Sci Education Assistantship
Students make SOL-based scientific presentations to K-12 classrooms in local schools

SCIE 495: Special Topics in Sci Education
see Dr. Maurer

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