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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalogue 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalogue

GLY 489  -  Contemporary Issues in Geoscience


Examines 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.

Credit Hours: 3

Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Senior standing and major, and completion of 15 hours of courses in the major above the 199 level.
Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated.


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