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• GEOL 1250: Sust Resource Use

  3.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  This course explores the challenges our society faces in making the transition to renewable resource use in a way that is truly sustainable environmentally, economically and socially. The conflicting demands of each system are examined and used to critically examine possible solutions using a systems based approach. May also be offered as ENSP 1250.
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• GEOL 2020: Earth History

  4.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  Survey of the Earth's geologic history emphasizing how the continents and ocean basins have evolved through geologic time. Evolution of life from the beginning of the fossil record through the present; identification of fossil plants and animals and interpretation of Earth's past through study of geologic maps. Field trips illustrate principles. Includes Honors sections. Preq: GEOL 1010 and GEOL 1030. Coreq: GEOL 2021.
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• GEOL 2021: Earth History Laboratory

  0.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  Non-credit laboratory to accompany GEOL 2020. Coreq: GEOL 2020.
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• GEOL 2050: Mineralogy & Intro Petrology

  3.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  Includes crystal symmetry and introduction to x-ray crystallography, composition and stability of minerals, survey of common rock-forming minerals, petrological classification of rocks and introduction to rock associations. Preq: GEOL 1010 and 1030. Preq or concurrent enrollment: CH 1010. Coreq: GEOL 2070.
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• GEOL 2070: Min & Intro Pet Lab

  1.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  Identification of rock-forming minerals and important ore minerals based on their physical properties. Includes hand specimen petrology of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Credit toward a degree will be given for only one of GEOL 2070 or GEOL 2080. Coreq: GEOL 2050.
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• GEOL 2080: Mineral & Petrog Lab

  2.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  Identification of rock-forming minerals and important ore minerals based on their physical and optical properties. Hand specimen petrology and petrography of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Study of minerals in thin section using polarizing microscope. Credit toward a degree will be given for only one of GEOL 2070 or 2080. Preq or concurrent enrollment: GEOL 2050.
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• GEOL 2100: Geol National Parks

  3.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  Survey of selected national parks and monuments emphasizing the dynamic geological processes that have shaped the landscapes of these areas. Special attention is focused on parks exhibiting recent geological activity related to volcanoes, earthquakes, and glaciers. Slides and films are used to highlight specific geological features.
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• GEOL 2110: Geoanalysis I

  4.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  Students develop a working knowledge of statistical methods used to formulate and solve problems in the earth sciences. Emphasis is on sampling methods and experimental design for geologic settings and on formulating and evaluating hypotheses using statistical inference of data sets. Preq or concurrent enrollment: MATH 1080. Coreq: GEOL 2111.
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• GEOL 2111: Geoanalysis I Lab

  0.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  Non-credit laboratory to accompany GEOL 2110. Coreq: GEOL 2110.
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• GEOL 2120: Geoanalysis II

  4.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  Students develop a working knowledge of deterministic methods used to formulate and solve problems in the earth sciences. Emphasis is on developing conceptual models from geologic field observations, formulating idealized problems, and analyzing and interpreting solutions. Special focus is on using computer software to support analyses. Preq: GEOL 2110 and MATH 1080. Coreq: GEOL 2121.
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