36 courses with the subject GEOS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
Meets GOAL 3 and GOAL 10. An introduction to Earth’s many systems (from rocks and tectonics to water and the atmosphere and everything in between) with a special focus on how they relate to Minnesota’s geology and environment. Grade only. Offered annually.
Meets GOAL 3 and GOAL 10. An introduction to Earth’s many systems (from rocks and tectonics to water and the atmosphere and everything in between) with a special focus on how they relate to Minnesota’s geology and environment. Lecture and laboratory. Grade only. Offered annually.
Meets GOAL 3 and GOAL 10. An investigative exploration of significant geohazards impacting the Earth with emphasis on volcanoes, earthquakes, landslides and other hill slope failures, hurricanes and tornadoes, pollution and floods. Geologic processes governing each type of disaster are explored. Prediction, impacts and mitigation potential for each hazard are examined. Includes laboratory simulations and/or field experiences. Grade only. Offered annually. Course Registration
Meets GOAL 3. More than 99% of species that have lived on Earth are now extinct. This course examines the history of the Earth and life through the lens of catastrophism - the idea that sudden, worldwide, often violent events have played a major role in the evolution of the Earth and the organisms that inhabit it. It stresses the idea that Earth is an interconnected system and that the parts of the system (lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere) interact with and affect each other. The course covers topics such as deep time, the formation of the solar system and Earth, Earth processes such as plate tectonics and climate change, fossils and evolution, mass extinctions and their possible causes, and humanity’s role in extinction events. Includes laboratory simulations and/or field experiences. Grade only. Offered alternate years.
Meets GOAL 3. History of astronomy. Study of the planets, their moons, comets, asteroids, meteors, and other planetary bodies. Origin of the universe, solar system, sun, and other stars. Lecture, laboratory, and observation required. Grade only. Offered annually.
Meets GOAL 3. History of astronomy. Study of the planets, their moons, comets, asteroids, meteors, and other planetary bodies. Origin of the universe, solar system, sun, and other stars. Includes laboratory simulations and/or field experiences. Grade only. Offered annually.
Meets GOAL 3. A study of geology in U.S. National Parks reveals how Earth processes have interacted with one another and with the bedrock to create landscapes and the geological framework of the North American Continent. Includes laboratory simulations and/or field experiences. Grade only. Offered at department discretion. Course Registration
Meets GOAL 3. Introduction to oceans including the ocean floor, marine sediments, composition of sea water, ocean currents, waves and tides, marine biology, and oceanic resources. Lecture and laboratory required. Grade only. Offered at department discretion.
Meets GOAL 3. Introduction to oceans including the ocean floor, marine sediments, composition of sea water, ocean currents, waves and tides, marine biology, and oceanic resources. Includes laboratory simulations and/or field experiences. Grade only. Offered at department discretion.
Meets GOAL 3 and GOAL 10. An investigative exploration of significant geohazards impacting the Earth with emphasis on volcanoes, earthquakes, landslides and other hill slope failures, hurricanes, tornadoes and floods. Geologic processes governing each type of disaster are explored. Prediction, impacts and mitigation potential for each hazard are examined. Climate change, human influence on the impacts of a changing climate on weather-related disasters will be discussed. Grade only. Offered annually.
Meets GOAL 3. More than 99% of species that have lived on Earth are now extinct. This course examines the history of the Earth and life through the lens of catastrophism - the idea that sudden, worldwide, often violent events have played a major role in the evolution of the Earth and the organisms that inhabit it. It stresses the idea that Earth is an interconnected system and that the parts of the system (lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere) interact with and affect each other. The course covers topics such as deep time, the formation of the solar system and Earth, Earth processes such as plate tectonics and climate change, fossils and evolution, mass extinctions and their possible causes, and humanity’s role in extinction events. Grade only. Offered alternate years.
Meets GOAL 3. Evolution, classification, extinction and geologic significance of major invertebrate and vertebrate groups. Includes laboratory simulations and/or field experiences. Grade only. Offered alternate years. Course Registration
Meets GOAL 3. Evolution, classification, extinction and geologic significance of dinosaurs and other major vertebrate and invertebrate groups. Grade only. Offered alternate years.
(4 credits) Meets GOAL 3.
The course entails student attendance to the Earth Talks Speaker Series hosted each semester by the Geoscience Department. The series serves as a forum through which experts from academia, government, and the private sector, as well as WSU students and faculty, share their experiences and research results with the WSU Geoscience community. The series also provides a venue for discussions of professional, educational, and employment issues related to Geology, Natural Resources, Earth Science teaching, and other related disciplines. P/NC only. Offered each semester.
This lab allows students to actively engage in solving geologic problems through hands-on activities and exercises. Examples include observation, testing, and identification of mineral and rock specimens, construction and interpretation of geologic and topographic maps to gain understanding of geologic processes such as plate tectonics, and building basic skills with new technologies important to the geosciences (such as GIS). During each lab, students record observations, analyze findings, and discuss results. Pre/corequisite: any GEOS course numbered 100-150. Grade only. Offered each semester. Course Registration
Meets GOAL 3. An introduction to the Earth System and its complexity. Inquiry-based exploration of the processes and relationships between the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere. Introduction to Geology and Meteorology. Investigation of the various ways that humans interact with the Earth System. Integrated lecture and laboratory. Grade only. Offered annually (usually fall semester). Course Registration
The principles of plate tectonics, stratigraphy and paleontology and their use in reconstructing the physical, chemical, and biological evolution of the Earth. Lecture and laboratory.
Focused on aiding students in understanding how to make the most out of their Junior & Senior years in the Geoscience program so that they are prepared to enter the job market upon graduation. These goals will be achieved through in-depth discussion of the breadth of the geoscience discipline and different opportunities available in the department such as research projects, internships, TA positions, etc. Professional skills covered include time and project management, study skills, networking, resume building, career exploration, science communication, and use of AI in geoscience.
In this course we will explore the geology, the culture, and the natural history of our island state, Hawaii. The Hawaiian Islands are a unique geologic and environmental laboratory secluded in the Pacific Ocean. The islands continue to form through hot spot volcanism and offer a glimpse at an actively building shield volcano complex. We will also explore how these islands devolve after active lava flows cease building land and give way to erosion. The islands are home to a Polynesian culture that was isolated from European influence until the late 1700s. During our geologic explorations we will intertwine lessons of and from this culture and see how Asians and Europeans have influenced it in more recent centuries.
Examination of the hydrologic cycle and surface-water and ground-water relationships. Study of interrelationship of water and Earth materials, including ground-water occurrence, movement and determination of aquifer characteristics. Lecture and laboratory. Field trips required.
This class will introduce the theory and practice of using geographical information systems (GIS) to display, analyze, and present a wide variety of spatial data. Students will become proficient with ArcGIS software, the industry-leading program.
Meets GOAL 10. Study of the environmental implications of human interactions with natural geological systems. An emphasis is placed on understanding environmental science concepts and how scientific findings ultimately shape public policy and political decisions. Topics typically include climate change, water resources, alternative energy resources, soils and weathering, and coastal processes. Course is taught from an Earth systems perspective. Discussion-oriented lecture format.
Exploration of the Earth’s most recent glacial/interglacial cycles: geological and faunal evidence, the sequence of historical events, potential causative factors, environmental responses and rates of change, and pertinence to contemporary global change. An emphasis will be placed on understanding the mechanisms of climate change in relation to geological processes.
A field-based course that surveys the evolution, history, and paleobiology of dinosaurs and swimming and flying reptiles as well as introduces students to the techniques and practices of paleontological field- and labwork. Two weeks of fieldwork at active Late Cretaceous and Early Paleogene sites are supplemented by laboratory experience and classroom instruction. The course covers a broad range of topics, including principles of evolution, taxonomy, fossilization, geologic time, sedimentary rocks and sedimentary environments, dinosaur anatomy, paleoecology, field and laboratory techniques, and ethical and legal aspects of fossil excavation. Grade only. Offered at department discretion. Course Registration
Supervised governmental agency, business, industrial or research institution experience designed by Geoscience faculty advisor, work supervisor, and student.
Analysis of current topics and issues relevant to Geosciences. Subject matter and prerequisites will be announced in advance by the department. Grade only. Offered at department discretion. Repeatable as topics change. Course Registration
Independent study of selected geologic field and/or laboratory problem with subsequent preparation of written report and oral seminar.
Source: Winona State University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
