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- Effective Term:
- Fall 2019
- Course Number:
- G 298A
- Course Title:
- Geology Independent Study
- Credit Hours:
- 1-4
- Lecture Hours:
- 0
- Lecture/Lab Hours:
- 0
- Lab Hours:
- 0
Course Description
Provides an opportunity to work independently on an individualized area of study within geology under the sponsorship of geology faculty.
Intended Outcomes for the course
Upon completion of the course students should be able to:
- Use the scientific method to research a geology topic with the guidance of a mentor.
- Explicate a geology topic so that it can be effectively researched in the scientific literature.
- Conduct a search of the scientific literature to investigate an earth science topic.
- Evaluate how a geology topic connects with current environmental and/or global change and/or sustainability concerns.
- Communicate the results of geology research effectively using maps and/or diagrams in written and/or oral formats.
- Meet learning outcomes specific to this course, as mutually agreed upon by the student and instructor in advance through a written learning contract, and as appropriate to the credit awarded for this course.