2013-2014 Catalog - Virginia Wesleyan College

90 EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCESChart continued from previous pageEES 320Energy and the Environment4EES 330Geology of Mountain BeltsEES 3xxOR 4PetrologyEES 340ClimatologyEES 410OR 4Watershed HydrologyBIO 316General Ecology4EES/CHEM 450Global Environmental Cycles4Two of the following:EES 330, 340, 3xx (Petrology), 410,489; BIO 320, 355, 435, 445, 482;8CHEM 210, 270, 200, 221Two of the following:PHYS 221University Physics IMATH 172Calculus II 8MATH 274Ordinary Differential EquationsMATH 310Introduction to Statistical ModelingMinor Requirements:Earth and Environmental SciencesCOURSE NUMBER AND TITLETOTAL 64SEM.HRS.One of the following:EES 130Physical Geology without LaboratoryEES 131Physical Geology with LaboratoryEES 132 4Environmental Geologywithout LaboratoryEES 133Environmental Geology with LaboratoryEES 200OceanographyEES 210OR 4MeteorologyEES 270Environmental Chemistry AND/OR 12Any 300/400-level coursesTOTAL 20Minor Requirements: Marine ScienceCOURSE NUMBER AND TITLESEM.HRS.EES 2004OceanographyBIO 3554Marine BiologyBIO 475Natural and Social 4History of the Chesapeake BaySelect two courses from the following:BIO 354Marine Invertebrate EvolutionBIO 373Invertebrate ZoologyBIO 435Tropical Ecology* 8BIO or EES 489Research in the Natural Sciences*EES 300Introduction to GeographicInformation SystemsEES 340ClimatologyEES 450Global Environmental CyclesTOTAL 20*Course requires approval from the departmentcoordinator of either Biology or Earth andEnvironmental Sciences to ensure marine sciencerelated content.EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTALSCIENCES COURSES (EES)130 Physical Geology without Laboratory (4)Identical to EES 131 but with web-basedassignments in lieu of a formal laboratory. Intendedfor those interested in learning about geology butwho do not wish to take a lab, especially thosepursuing teaching certification. Students intending tomajor in EES should take EES 131. Offered each fall.131 Physical Geology with Laboratory (4) LInvestigates the materials and processes thatcharacterize the interior of our dynamic and everchangingplanet. Topics include rocks and minerals,volcanism, earthquakes, the origin of mountains, thevastness of geologic time, and the unifying theory ofplate tectonics. Intended for those seeking laboratorygeneral studies credit and/or those interested inpursuing a major in EES. Offered each fall semesterand occasional spring semesters.132 Environmental Geologywithout Laboratory (4)Identical to EES 133 but with web-basedassignments in lieu of a formal laboratory. Intendedfor those interested in learning about environmentalgeology but who do not wish to take a lab, especiallythose pursuing teaching certification. Studentsintending to major in EES should take EES 133.Offered each spring.133 Environmental Geologywith Laboratory (4)LInvestigates the interaction between people andthe earth. Acquaints students with issues surroundingthe origin, distribution, and exploitation of water,mineral, and energy resources. Natural hazards andtheir mitigation and issues surrounding Earth’sclimate are investigated. Intended for those seekinglaboratory general studies credit and/or thoseinterested in pursuing a major in EES. Offered eachspring.200 Oceanography (4) LExplores the geology of the ocean basins and thephysical and chemical nature of seawater. Topicsstudied include ocean waves, tides, and currents.Links between the oceans and the atmosphere areexplored with special emphasis on the effect of oceanson climate, El Nino, and climate change. Lecturethree hours, laboratory three hours each week.Designed for science and non-science majors.Prerequisite or corequisite: math placement level H,A, or B, or MATH 104 or 105. Offered each fall.210 Meteorology (4) LAn introduction to the atmosphere and thescience behind weather phenomena such as clouds,hurricanes, and tornadoes. Students practice weatherforecasting, use meteorological instrumentation, andanalyze global meteorological datasets. Designed forscience and non-science majors. Prerequisite orcorequisite: math placement level H, A, or B, orMATH 104 or 105. Lecture three hours, laboratorythree hours each week. Offered each spring.250 Field Experiences in Earth andEnvironmental Sciences (2 or 4)Provides students with an intensive fieldexperience in selected habitats as they conduct studiesto examine various geological sites and sampleparticular habitats. May be repeated for credit astopics change. Does not fulfill the Natural Sciencerequirement for Latin honors. Lab fee. Prerequisite:consent. Offered in selected Winter Sessions orsummers on demand.EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES91270 Environmental Chemistry (4)An exploration of the earth system and humanperturbations to that system from a chemicalperspective. Topics covered include ozone depletion,persistent organic pollutants, wastewater treatment,and toxicity of environmental contaminants.Laboratory exercises give students experience inenvironmental sampling and analysis. Prerequisites:CHEM 120. Lecture three hours, laboratory threehours each week. Identical to CHEM 270. Offeredfall of odd-numbered years.300 Introduction to GeographicInformation Systems (4)Introduces the computer-literate student to theunderlying theory and practical applications ofGraphic Information System (GIS) technology.Lectures are interwoven with hands-on computerexercises that illustrate the principles, developtechnical competence, and demonstrate the versatilityof GIS. Individualized projects reinforce concepts andhelp students acquire the knowledge and confidencerequired to use GIS outside the classroom. Does notfulfill any requirements for Latin honors.Prerequisites: math placement level H, A, or B, andjunior/senior status, or MATH 104 or 105, orconsent. Offered fall of even-numbered years.316 General Ecology (4) WA study of the interrelationships betweenorganisms and their environment. Topics will rangefrom the individual level to the global scale, includingboth basic and applied ecological topics.Prerequisites: BIO 131, successful completion ofENG 105 with a grade of C or higher, andsophomore status or higher. Identical to BIO 316.320 Energy and the Environment (4)An introduction to the fundamental physicalconcepts underlying energy, its conversion, and itsimpact on the environment. Topics include fossilfuels, nuclear-fueled power plants, renewable forms ofenergy, pollution, and energy conversion.Prerequisite: math placement level H or A, or MATH135. Offered fall of odd-numbered years.330 Geology of Mountain Belts (4)An introduction to the disciplines of stratigraphyand structural geology, focusing on mountain belts ascase studies. Topics include the observation,description and interpretation of the sedimentaryrecord; the measurement and analysis of folds, faultsand other features associated with tectonic uplift; andthe tectonic history of the Appalachians.Prerequisites: EES 124/125 or EES 130/131 orconsent. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours