GLY 489 - Contemporary Issues in Geoscience

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: Senior standing with a major in geology, GLY 310, and completion of 15 hours of courses in the major above the 199 level. As a capstone experience, students examine current problems based on Earth-systems approach utilizing a combination of field, laboratory, and literature study. Emphasizes application of prior geological knowledge and problem solving skills in the context of individual or small group student research projects under direct faculty supervision. Requires written reports and oral presentations of results in approved professional format.

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