Catalog Review

For Course Qualities In Effect For 2024-25

Process Date: 21-NOV-2024

GEOS - Geosciences

110 INTRO TO THE GEOSCIENCES Active
  Long Title: Introduction to the Geosciences  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 40 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
S057 - Geosciences Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL02 - 100-199 Introductory Course
Prerequisites:
Description: An introduction to the study of the Earth, examining the interdependent global systems (atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, tectosphere) that set Earth apart from its planetary neighbors. Emphasis is also placed on human participation in and perturbation of these systems. One lab per week. This course may not be taken on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis.

125 NATURAL HAZARDS Active
  Long Title: Natural Hazards  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 15 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
S057 - Geosciences Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL02 - 100-199 Introductory Course
Prerequisites:
Description: Natural disasters are commonplace and are becoming increasingly costly in terms of economic impact and loss of human life. Through readings, lectures, and interactive labs we examine the root causes of natural hazards such as landslides, flooding, earthquakes, and tsunamis. We consider also the role humans have in elevating common hazards into humanitarian disasters, including the potential impact of global climate change on future events.

150 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Active
  Long Title: Environmental Science  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: GEOS 150 Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 40 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
A005 - Cross-Listed Course
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
S057 - Geosciences Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL02 - 100-199 Introductory Course
Prerequisites: Freshman or sophomore standing; consent of instructor required for juniors and seniors
Description: Presents principles of biology, chemistry, geology, and physics that relate to such environmental issues as resource limitation, pollution, and environmental degradation. Designed to foster understanding of scientific measures of environmental quality. One laboratory per week. This course may not be taken on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis. PREREQUISITES: Freshman or sophomore standing; consent of instructor required for juniors and seniors

191 DIRECTED STUDY IN GEOSCIENCES Active
  Long Title: Directed Study in Geosciences  
Units: 1 TO 98 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: Yes
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 14 - Directed Study Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: S057 - Geosciences Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL02 - 100-199 Introductory Course
Prerequisites: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.
Description: Directed study follows a syllabus set primarily by the instructor to meet the needs or interests of an individual student or small group of students. The main goal of directed study is knowledge or skill acquisition, not research or creative work. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.

195 INTERNSHIP IN GEOSCIENCES Active
  Long Title: Internship in Geosciences  
Units: 1 TO 98 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: Yes
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 08 - Internship/Practica Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A010 - Internship
S057 - Geosciences Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL02 - 100-199 Introductory Course
Prerequisites: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.
Description: An opportunity for students to gain work experience in industry, government, or the non-profit sector. The academic component, supervised by a Lawrence instructor, includes readings, discussion with the instructor, and a formal presentation and written report, which can be used to satisfy the geoscience department’s senior seminar requirement. (Grades are based on this academic work.) Intended to be used for research that is later developed into an honors project. Applications for an internship must be submitted by the fifth week of the term preceding the proposed internship. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.

210 HISTORY OF THE EARTH AND LIFE Active
  Long Title: History of the Earth and Life  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: GEOS 210 Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 01 - Standard Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A005 - Cross-Listed Course
S057 - Geosciences Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: GEOL/GEOS 110, or GEOL/GEOS 125, or GEOL/GEOS 150
Description: A study of the physical, chemical, and organic evolution of the Earth since its origin 4.5 billion years ago, with emphasis on times of change and crisis. The course also examines the evolution of ideas about Earth’s history, illustrating how science and culture are inherently entangled. PREREQUISITES: GEOL/GEOS 110, or GEOL/GEOS 125, or GEOL/GEOS 150

213 GEOENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & JUST Active
  Long Title: Geoenvironmental Health and Justice  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: GEOS 213 Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 01 - Standard Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A005 - Cross-Listed Course
S057 - Geosciences Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: GEOL/GEOS 110, ENST 150, or CHEM 116
Description: A course investigating the links between geology and health, with a particular focus on issues of environmental justice. The course considers topics such as human lead exposure from soil and water, the links between air pollution and asthma, and environmental health concerns presented by a changing climate. PREREQUISITES: GEOL/GEOS 110, ENST 150, or CHEM 116

214 CLIMATE AND CLIMATE CHANGE Active
  Long Title: Climate and Climate Change  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: GEOS 214 Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 16 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 01 - Standard Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A005 - Cross-Listed Course
G050 - GER Speaking Intensive
S057 - Geosciences Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: GEOL 110 or GEOS 110 or GEOL 150 or GEOS 150 or CHEM 212
Description: In this class we will cover the fundamental scientific knowledge about climate, and the long-term patterns and variation in climates over Earth’s history. Students will be able to evaluate and explain major climate drivers in the past, and how past and future human activities are altering climates at both local and global scales. PREREQUISITES: GEOL 110 or GEOS 110 or GEOL 150 or GEOS 150 or CHEM 212

220 ENVR REMOTE SENSING & GIS APPL Active
  Long Title: Environmental Remote Sensing and GIS Applications  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: GEOS 220 Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 12 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
A005 - Cross-Listed Course
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
S057 - Geosciences Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: GEOS 110; high school physics recommended
Description: Fundamentals of electromagnetic radiation and the interaction of radiation with matter are introduced as the basis of remote sensing. Interpretation and manipulation of remotely sensed images are used to demonstrate the wealth of information remote sensing provides. Applications and case studies from geology, environmental science, ecology, agronomy, and urban planning will be explored. High school physics recommended. Lecture and laboratory. PREREQUISITES: GEOS 110; high school physics recommended

240 THE MATERIAL WORLD Active
  Long Title: The Material World: Geochemistry of Minerals, Rocks and Waters  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: GEOS 240 Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 16 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
A005 - Cross-Listed Course
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
S057 - Geosciences Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: GEOL/GEOS 110 or GEOL/GEOS 125, or GEOL/GEOS 150
Description: Low-temperature geochemical processes drive the formation, weathering, and alteration of rocks and minerals and govern the composition of waters at the Earth’s surface. In studying these principles, we will investigate questions about the Earth’s environment from both modern systems and deep geological time. Course includes a three-day field trip to northern Wisconsin in the middle of the term. One lab per week. PREREQUISITES: GEOL/GEOS 110 or GEOL/GEOS 125, or GEOL/GEOS 150

250 HOT ROCKS Active
  Long Title: Hot Rocks  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
S057 - Geosciences Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: GEOL/GEOS 110 and CHEM 116; GEOL/GEOS 240 and GEOL/GEOS 245
Description: Introduction to the chemical processes that form igneous and metamorphic rocks, with emphasis on how mineralogical, chemical, and isotopic clues can be used to gather information about Earth’s early history and its inaccessible interior. One lab per week. PREREQUISITES: GEOL/GEOS 110 and CHEM 116; GEOL/GEOS 240 and GEOL/GEOS 245

265 BIOGEOCHEMISTRY Active
  Long Title: Biogeochemistry  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: GEOS 265 Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 10 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 01 - Standard Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A005 - Cross-Listed Course
G050 - GER Speaking Intensive
S057 - Geosciences Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: BIOL 130 or GEOL/GEOS 110
Description: This course explores fundamental cycles between earth's major reservoirs of nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, carbon and water. Through lecture and group presentations, students will gain a solid understanding of the fundamentals of biogeochemical cycles and the mechanism underlying the biological transformations of those elements. Lecture and laboratory PREREQUISITES: BIOL 130 or GEOL/GEOS 110

314 SOIL SCIENCE Active
  Long Title: Soil Science  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
S057 - Geosciences Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: GEOS 110, or ENST 150, or instructor approval
Description: Taking a deeper look at the world beneath our feet, this class focuses on soil formation and development over time and the interactions between soils and other components of the Earth system. We explore the linkages between above-ground and below-ground biotic communities and how they biotic and physical worlds interact with geology to provide the fruitful resource of soil. Exams and laboratory providing hands-on experience with soils. PREREQUISITES: GEOS 110, or ENST 150, or instructor approval

340 ADVANCED GEOCHEMISTRY Active
  Long Title: Advanced Geochemistry  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: GEOL 340 Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
A005 - Cross-Listed Course
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
S057 - Geosciences Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: GEOL 240 and CHEM 115, or consent of instructor; CHEM 116 recommended
Description: A more detailed investigation of geochemical principles and processes through the investigation of important geochemical issues. Readings come heavily from the primary literature. PREREQUISITES: GEOL 240 and CHEM 115, or consent of instructor; CHEM 116 recommended

360 EARTH SURFACE PROCESSES Active
  Long Title: Earth Surface Processes  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: GEOS 360 Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 15 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
A005 - Cross-Listed Course
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
S057 - Geosciences Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: GEOS 240
Description: This course studies the movement of water, solute, and sediment through the landscape and the resulting properties and distribution of surficial earth materials and landforms. Topics include weathering; soil development; runoff; mass movement; river, glacial, and coastal processes; and deposition in sedimentary environments. One lab per week. PREREQUISITES: GEOS 240

370 TECTONOPHYSICS Active
  Long Title: Tectonophysics  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
S057 - Geosciences Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: GEOL/GEOS 240 or consent of instructor
Description: Introduction to the study of the mechanics of Earth’s crust and mantle, including mountain-building processes, seismicity and faulting, mantle convection, interpretation of deformed rocks. Four-day field trip late in term. One lab per week. PREREQUISITES: GEOL/GEOS 240 or consent of instructor

390 TUTORIAL IN GEOSCIENCE Active
  Long Title: Tutorial in Geoscience  
Units: 1 TO 98 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: Yes
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 09 - Tutorial Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: S057 - Geosciences Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.
Description: Advanced work, arranged and carried out in consultation with an instructor. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.

391 DIRECTED STUDY IN GEOSCIENCES Active
  Long Title: Directed Study in Geosciences  
Units: 1 TO 98 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: Yes
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 14 - Directed Study Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: S057 - Geosciences Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.
Description: Directed study follows a syllabus set primarily by the instructor to meet the needs or interests of an individual student or small group of students. The main goal of directed study is knowledge or skill acquisition, not research or creative work. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.

395 INTERNSHIP IN GEOSCIENCES Active
  Long Title: Internship in Geosciences  
Units: 1 TO 98 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: Yes
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 08 - Internship/Practica Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A010 - Internship
S057 - Geosciences Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.
Description: An opportunity for students to gain work experience in industry, government, or the non-profit sector. The academic component, supervised by a Lawrence instructor, includes readings, discussion with the instructor, and a formal presentation and written report, which can be used to satisfy the geoscience department’s senior seminar requirement. (Grades are based on this academic work.) Intended to be used for research that is later developed into an honors project. Applications for an internship must be submitted by the fifth week of the term preceding the proposed internship. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.

399 IND STUDY IN GEOSCIENCE Active
  Long Title: Independent Study in Geoscience  
Units: 1 TO 98 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: Yes
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 10 - IS Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: S057 - Geosciences Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.
Description: Advanced research, arranged in consultation with the department. Students considering an honors project should register for this course, for one or more terms. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.

414 FOREST ECOLOGY Active
  Long Title: Forest Ecology  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: GEOS 414 Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
A005 - Cross-Listed Course
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
S057 - Geosciences Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course
Prerequisites: PREREQUISITES: GEOS 110, GEOS 150 or BIOL 135 in addition to a 200-level course, or permission of instructor
Description: This course will dive into the fundamentals of Forest Ecology, building off foundational knowledge in Earth and Environmental sciences. We will begin the course with discussions and intensive readings mixed in with primary scientific literature and talking with experts in forest ecology, including practitioners in the Department of Natural Resources and the Northeast Wisconsin and Door County land trusts. Students will build advanced practical skills of nature resource management in forest environments, while honing their speaking and written communication skills. A Bjorklunden trip to assess and design a forest ecological management plan is an essential part of this course (mandatory), will be complemented by field trips to local State Parks, Forests, and Conservation Organizations. Each student will present their final component of a forest ecology management plan, as a final term project. PREREQUISITES: PREREQUISITES: GEOS 110, GEOS 150 or BIOL 135 in addition to a 200-level course, or permission of instructor

430 WATERSHED HYDROLOGY Active
  Long Title: Watershed Hydrology  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: GEOL 430 Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 24 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
A005 - Cross-Listed Course
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
S057 - Geosciences Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course
Prerequisites: GEOL 110; PHYS 141 or 151 recommended
Description: An introduction to the basic components of the hydrologic cycle, focusing on surface water and groundwater systems. Measurement and analysis of hydrologic data are emphasized. Application to contemporary issues such as flooding, watershed development, and groundwater contamination will be discussed. PREREQUISITES: GEOL 110; PHYS 141 or 151 recommended

520 SELECTED TOPICS IN GEOSCIENCE Active
  Long Title: Seminar in Selected Topics in Geoscience  
Units: 1 TO 98 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 01 - Standard Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A015 - Topics Course
S057 - Geosciences Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course
Prerequisites: GEOS 110, GEOS 125, or GEOS 150, declared natural science major, or consent of instructor
Description: An opportunity for students to read and analyze primary literature on significant topics in geology.

Topic for



Topic for Winter 2025: What's new on Mars
PREREQUISITES: GEOS 110, GEOS 125, or GEOS 150, declared natural science major, or consent of instructor Mars has long fascinated Earthlings as a world that looks both familiar and alien. We will review the immense amounts of new information about Mars from recent missions that have shed light on the planet's evolution. A small but extreme planet that hosts the Solar System's largest volcanoes and deepest canyon, Mars had a promising start. It once had an active hydrologic cycle, moderate climate and protective magnetic field, but then became cold and dormant. We will discuss theories of what 'went wrong' and also consider the plausibility of plans for human habitation of Mars.

550 SEMINAR IN FIELD GEOSCIENCE Active
  Long Title: Seminar in Field Geoscience  
Units: 3 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: Yes
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 01 - Standard Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A015 - Topics Course
S057 - Geosciences Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course
Prerequisites: GEOL/GEOS 110, or GEOL/GEOS 125, or GEOL/GEOS 150, and consent of instructor
Description: During spring break, winter break, or prior to Term I, students conduct field investigations at an area of geological complexity, such as the Grand Canyon, the Rocky Mountains, the Lake Superior Region, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico. May be repeated for credit when topic is different.

580 JUNIOR SEMINAR IN GEOSCIENCE Active
  Long Title: Junior Seminar in Geoscience  
Units: 3 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: Yes
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 01 - Standard Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A011 - Paired Course
S057 - Geosciences Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course
Prerequisites: Declared geology or geosciences major or minor and junior standing, or consent of instructor.
Description: The goal of the Junior Seminar is to engage geosciences majors in the scientific process. The course begins with consideration of the history of the geosciences as a discipline. We discuss modes of thinking that are shared with other scientific disciplines as well as those unique to the geosciences, and we read seminal papers that shaped the development of the field. With the guidance of a faculty member, each student identifies a topic to investigate in depth. Students lead discussions, prepare literature reviews and give final presentations on their topics. The topic a student explores in the junior seminar may be (but is not required to be) the same as the one studied intensively in the Senior Capstone course (GEOS 620). For some students, the junior seminar topic may also be linked to a research project to be continued over the summer and/or through the student's senior year as an independent study or honors project. PREREQUISITES: Declared geology or geosciences major or minor and junior standing, or consent of instructor.

590 TUTORIAL IN GEOSCIENCE Active
  Long Title: Tutorial in Geoscience  
Units: 1 TO 98 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: Yes
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 09 - Tutorial Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: S057 - Geosciences Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course
Prerequisites: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.
Description: Advanced work, arranged and carried out in consultation with an instructor. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.

591 DIRECTED STUDY IN GEOSCIENCES Active
  Long Title: Directed Study in Geosciences  
Units: 1 TO 98 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: Yes
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 14 - Directed Study Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: S057 - Geosciences Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course
Prerequisites: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.
Description: Directed study follows a syllabus set primarily by the instructor to meet the needs or interests of an individual student or small group of students. The main goal of directed study is knowledge or skill acquisition, not research or creative work. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.

595 INTERNSHIP IN GEOSCIENCES Active
  Long Title: Internship in Geosciences  
Units: 1 TO 98 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: Yes
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 08 - Internship/Practica Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A010 - Internship
S057 - Geosciences Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course
Prerequisites: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.
Description: An opportunity for students to gain work experience in industry, government, or the non-profit sector. The academic component, supervised by a Lawrence instructor, includes readings, discussion with the instructor, and a formal presentation and written report, which can be used to satisfy the geoscience department’s senior seminar requirement. (Grades are based on this academic work.) Intended to be used for research that is later developed into an honors project. Applications for an internship must be submitted by the fifth week of the term preceding the proposed internship. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.

599 IND STUDY IN GEOSCIENCE Active
  Long Title: Independent Study in Geoscience  
Units: 1 TO 98 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: Yes
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 10 - IS Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: S057 - Geosciences Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course
Prerequisites:
Description:

620 SENIOR CAPSTONE IN GEOSCIENCE Active
  Long Title: Senior Capstone in Geoscience  
Units: 3 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 01 - Standard Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A011 - Paired Course
S057 - Geosciences Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL05 - 600-699 Capstone Course
Prerequisites: GEOS 580, declared geology major or minor and senior standing, or consent of instructor.
Description: The goal of this course is to assist geology majors in becoming scientific practitioners. The course places emphasis on framing testable hypotheses, collecting and analyzing meaningful datasets, and developing models of geologic phenomena. Each student applies these skills to a particular project or problem in the earth sciences. PREREQUISITES: GEOS 580, declared geology major or minor and senior standing, or consent of instructor.

690 TUTORIAL IN GEOSCIENCE Active
  Long Title: Tutorial in Geoscience  
Units: 1 TO 98 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: Yes
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 09 - Tutorial Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: S057 - Geosciences Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL05 - 600-699 Capstone Course
Prerequisites: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.
Description: Advanced work, arranged and carried out in consultation with an instructor. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.

691 DIRECTED STUDY IN GEOSCIENCES Active
  Long Title: Directed Study in Geosciences  
Units: 1 TO 98 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: Yes
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 14 - Directed Study Campus:
Attributes: S057 - Geosciences Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL05 - 600-699 Capstone Course
Prerequisites: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.
Description: Directed study follows a syllabus set primarily by the instructor to meet the needs or interests of an individual student or small group of students. The main goal of directed study is knowledge or skill acquisition, not research or creative work. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.

695 INTERNSHIP IN GEOSCIENCE Active
  Long Title: Internship in Geoscience  
Units: 1 TO 98 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: Yes
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 08 - Internship/Practica Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A010 - Internship
S057 - Geosciences Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL05 - 600-699 Capstone Course
Prerequisites: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.
Description: An opportunity for students to gain work experience in industry, government, or the non-profit sector. The academic component, supervised by a Lawrence instructor, includes readings, discussion with the instructor, and a formal presentation and written report, which can be used to satisfy the geoscience department’s senior seminar requirement. (Grades are based on this academic work.) Intended to be used for research that is later developed into an honors project. Applications for an internship must be submitted by the fifth week of the term preceding the proposed internship. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.

699 IND STUDY IN GEOSCIENCE Active
  Long Title: Independent Study in Geoscience  
Units: 1 TO 98 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: Yes
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 10 - IS Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: S057 - Geosciences Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL05 - 600-699 Capstone Course
Prerequisites: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.
Description: Advanced research, arranged in consultation with the department. Students considering an honors project should register for this course, for one or more terms. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.