GEOS 3101 - Topics in Geosciences (1 semester hour) One-hour courses designed to occurrence, history, exploration, mining, economics, politics, and uses of diamonds in society and technology. May not be taken for credit with or after provide an introduction to scientific topics of general interest. Each course will last approximately 1 month during a semester. Prerequisite: Consent of taking GEOS 2410. (1-0) -5-Glaciers (1 semester hour) An introduction to the instructor. Students may enroll in each course individually. Up to 3 courses formation and development of glaciers from the high mountains to Poles. A review of past glaciations through geologic time to the present, ending with a may be taken in one semester. Topics may include -1-The Biosphere: Origin, Evolution and Mass Extinctions (1 semester hour) This course presents an discussion of the causes of glaciation. (1-0) -6-Global Climate Change (1 semester hour) This course focuses on the present climate system of Earth, overview of the significant events in the history of life on Earth, how the presence of life has modified the Earths environment, and the catastrophic glacial cycles of the past and potential problems such as ozone depletion and greenhouse warming. May not be taken for credit with or after taking GEOS events that have caused mass extinctions of organisms. May not be taken for credit with or after taking GEOS 3350. (1-0) -2-Coral Reefs (1 semester hour) 3350. (1-0) -7-Gems of the World (1 semester hour) This course focuses on some minerals used as gemstones and discusses their characteristics, lore, history, This course examines the biology, chemistry, and geology associated with modern and ancient reef building corals. Human impact on this fragile intrigue, and geological settings. May not be taken for credit with or after taking GEOS 2410. (1-0) -8-Creationism, Evolution and Intelligent Design (1 ecosystem and the role that coral reefs play in global warming are explored. (1-0) -3-Deserts, Dunes, and Dust (1 semester hour) A study of the semester hour) Religious orthodoxy and the formation of matter and spirit. The Theory of Evolution. The fossil record. Molecular biology and DNA. The climatology, location, and formation of the deserts of the world. The unique landforms found in the desert are described with special emphasis on sand problem of life. Intelligent Design and pseudoscience. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit as topics vary (6 hours maximum). dunes and the role of dust in the geologic record. (1-0) -4-Diamonds (1 semester hour) An overview of the nature, properties, origin, (1-0) Y

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