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Department of Geology and Geography
Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes for core classes - Click here
GEOGRAPHY
Geog
1111 - Climate and the Landscape [Area D, Section III]
Geog
1110 - Climate and the Landscape Lab
An introduction to the physical
environment and biosphere, including climate, vegetation, soils,
landforms, and water resources. [lecture 3 hours, laboratory 1
hour]
Dr. Welford's GEOG 1111 course : http://www.georgiasouthern.edu/~mwelford.html
Geog
1130 - World Regional Geography [Area E]
Study of geographic regions
of the world emphasizing physical landscapes, resources, economies,
culture, and politics. Selected problems or situations of contemporary
interest will be incorporated. [3 hours]
Dr. Larsen's GEOG 1130 course: http://www.georgiasouthern.edu/~sclarsen/
Dr. Welford's GEOG 1130 course: http://www.georgiasouthern.edu/~mwelford/
GEOLOGY
Geol
1121 - Introduction to the Earth [Area D, Section I]
Geol
1110 - Introduction to the Earth Lab
An introductory study of the
origin and structure of Earth materials and processes which modify
Earth's interior and exterior. [lecture 3 hours, laboratory 1
hour]
Dr. Asher's GEOL 1121 course: http://wwwgeorgiasouthern.edu/~pasher/geol1121.html
Dr. Rhodes' GEOL 1121 course: http://www.georgiasouthern.edu/~drhodes/
Dr. Trupe's GEOL 1121 course : http://www.georgiasouthern.edu/~chtrupe/
Pu`u `O`o cone, Big Island, Hawai`i in Sept. 1983 (USGS Photo)
Geol
1330 - Environmental Geology [Area D, Section II]
Geol
1310 - Environmental Geology Lab
An introduction to geologic processes, including flooding, coastal erosion, volcanoes, and earthquakes and their effect on our environment. The laboratory incorporates data collection, analysis, and problem solving of geologic and environmental problems. [lecture 3 hours, laboratory 1 hour]
Jurassic dinosaur from 135 million years ago, in the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History. From left are shown: Allosaurus, Camptosaurus, and Diplodocus. Smithsonian Photo.
Geol
1430 - Dinosaurs, Extinctions, and Disasters [Area D, Section III]
A review of the dynamic processes
of extinction, evolution, and change in ancient animal assemblages.
Particular attention will be paid to the unique terrestrial communities
that were dominated by dinosaurs, mammoths, and other megafauna.
We will focus on the effects of meteorite collisions, ice ages,
and mass extinction events. [3 hours]
Geol
1530 - Principles of Oceanography [Area D, Section III]
A survey course dealing with the physical and biological processes of the oceans addressing the interrelationships of the processes. [3 hours]
For more information about other geography and geology courses call our departmental office at (912) 681-5361 or click on Georgia Southern's catalog at http://students.georgiasouthern.edu/registrar / once you down load the PDF version of the new catalog.