Dr. Fleming's   Classes

 

ESC 101 Geology and Oceanography

 

An introduction for non-science majors to the origin and composition of the earth and its oceans, and the geological processes which modify them. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. 3 credits.

 

ESC 200 Principles of Geology

 

Internal and surface structure, composition, and physical features of the earth and the processes which have produced them. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. 4 credits.

 

ESC 211 Mineralogy

 

Systematic study of minerals. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Prerequisites: CHE 100 or 120 and ESC 200. 4 credits.

 

ESC 212 Petrology

 

Occurrence, classification, and genesis of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Silicate melt equilibria, rock associations, petrography and field relations. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Prerequisite: ESC 211. 4 credits.

 

ESC 358 Soil Science

 

Study of the soil-forming processes and properties of soil, with special attention to soils in land use decision making. Lecture, 3  hours. Prerequisite: ESC 200 or GEO 201. 3 credits.

 

ESC 535 Geological Representation

 

This course is designed to expose Earth Science majors to various computer applications used in the representation and analysis of geological data.  Lecture, 2 hours, Laboratory 2 hours.  Prerequisite: ESC 200.  3 credits.

 

 

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