GEOLOGY AND GEOGRAPHY
Chair: Martin B. Farley
Faculty: Dennis J. Edgell, Amy L. Gross, Nathan Phillippi, Preston Lee Phillips, Thomas E. Ross, Jesse Rouse, Lee Stocks
Geography and Geology courses
provide the scientific foundation for the investigation and understanding of
the physical and cultural environments of the Earth and their
interactions. Geography provides
the basis for measurement of the physical world, the role of mankind as
inhabitant of the dynamic Earth, and the spatial variation of human
activity. Geology provides the
basis for investigation and understanding of the Earth itself.
The curriculum of the
Department of Geology and Geography is designed to fulfill multiple needs of
students in learning about this dynamic environment. The main purposes are to
provide 1) courses that help all students fulfill General Education
requirements; 2) courses for students seeking North Carolina Teacher Licensure
in Secondary and Middle Grades Science Education; and 3) courses to broaden the
knowledge of students majoring in other disciplines. Courses in Geography can be used to meet General
Education requirements in Social Sciences. Courses in Geology can be used to meet General Education
requirements in Natural Sciences and Mathematics.
Although the department does
not offer a major in either geology or geography, students in any major can
minor in these fields. Students
seeking a baccalaureate degree in Elementary Education, Special Education, or
Physical Education may choose an academic concentration in either Geology or
Geography.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SCIENCE EDUCATION (9-12, 6-9)
Coordinator: Rachel McBroom, Biology Dept.
Upon successful completion of the program
of study in Science Education and related requirements, graduates are eligible
for a Standard Professional license to teach in the State of North
Carolina. For a more detailed
description, including the program standards and goals and objectives, turn to
Undergraduate Licensure Programs in the School of Education section of this
catalog.
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Course
Requirements |
Sem.
Hrs. |
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Freshman
Seminar and General Education |
45(33)* |
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Specialty
Area—Select one area of concentration (*12 semester hours of
Natural Sciences and Mathematics may count toward General Ed) |
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Biology
(9-12) Concentration: See Biology Dept. for listing of course
requirements. |
65 |
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Chemistry
(9-12) Concentration: See Biology Dept. for listing of course
requirements. |
65 |
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Earth
Science (9-12) Concentration: See Biology Dept. for listing of course requirements. |
65 |
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Physics
(9-12) Concentration: See Biology Dept. for listing of
course requirements. |
65 |
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Middle
Grades Science (6-9) Concentration: See Biology Dept. for listing of course
requirements. |
62 |
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Educator
Preparation Core EPC 2020, 2040, 3010, 3030 |
9 |
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Content Pedagogy SCE 3000, 3010, 3500 or 4000, 4490, 4750 CSC 4050 EDN 3400 (required only for the 6-9 concentration) |
21-24 |
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Total:
128 |
NOTE: Students who desire teacher licensure in Science Education should declare the major as soon as possible in their college career. Consultation with the Coordinator of Undergraduate Science Education in the Department of Biology prior to registering for General Education courses is strongly recommended.
ACADEMIC CONCENTRATIONS
For students seeking a
baccalaureate degree in Elementary Education, Special Education, or Physical
Education, the Department offers two Academic Concentration options of 24-26
hours each. An Academic Concentration
is available to other students, regardless of major.
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Required
Courses for an Academic Concentration in Geography |
Sem.
Hrs. |
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GGY 1020 and 2500 Choose 3 courses from the following: GGY 1150, 2000, 2060, 2460, 2620 Choose 3 courses from the following:
GGY 3290, 3700, 3720, 3780, 3790, 4010, GGYS 4xxx; GLY 3660 |
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Total: 24-25 |
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Required
Courses for an Academic Concentration in Geology |
Sem.
Hrs. |
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GLY 1000 & GLYL 1000 or GLY 1150 & GLYL 1150; GLY 1250 & GLYL 1250 Choose 6 courses from the following:
GLY 2260, 2460, 2620, 3100, 3250, 3660, 4250, GLYS 4xxx; GGY 2500 |
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Total:
26 |
MINORS
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Required
Courses for a Minor in Geography |
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GGY 1020 and 2500 Choose 2 courses from the following: GGY 1150, 2000, 2060, 2260, 2460, 2620 Choose 2 courses from the following:
GGY 3290, 3700, 3720, 3770, 3780, 3790, 4010, GGYS 4xxx |
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Total:
18-19 |
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Required
Courses for a Minor in Geology |
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GLY 1000 & GLYL 1000 or GLY 1150 & GLYL 1150; GLY 1250 & GLYL 1250 Choose 4 courses from the following:
GLY 2260, 2460, 2620, 3100, 3250, 3660, 4250, GLYS 4xxx; GGY 2500 |
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Total:
20 |
COURSES
GEOGRAPHY (GGY)
GGY 1010. Principles of Geography
The study of the earthÕs physical and human geography from a spatial perspective. Techniques and methodology to study interactions between human activities and the physical environment are emphasized. Credit, 3 semester hours.
GGY 1020. World Regional Geography
Survey of most countries and regions of the world. An examination of cultures, economies, and physical characteristics as they relate to regional development and contemporary problems in world affairs. Presents an overview of the multicultural earth. Credit, 3 semester hours.
GGY 1150. Earth Science (GLY 1150)
The same course as GLY 1150. Credit, 3 semester hours.
GGYL 1150. Earth Science Laboratory (GLYL 11500)
The same course as GLY 115L. Credit, 1 semester hour.
GGY 2000. Cultural Geography
Concept of culture applied to the human environment. Geographical variations and evolution resulting from interaction between cultural and physical processes. Culture and technological change. Population and migration. Cultural effects on perception of the environment. Credit, 3 semester hours.
GGY 2060. Economic Geography (ECN 2060)
Geographic analysis of the location, development and distribution of major industries, resources, agricultural products, and economic services. Study of economic development problems and prospects. Credit 3 semester hours.
GGY 2460. Weather and Climate (GLY 2460, PHS 2460)
Study of atmospheric elements and controls, weather analysis and forecasting, and air pollution issues. Also includes a survey of world climate regions and applications of climate data. Credit, 3 semester hours.
GGY 2500. Introduction to Cartography
Concepts and skills of map use and interpretation. Cartographic techniques and conventions for production of thematic maps. Basic concepts of geographic information systems and remote sensing. Credit, 3 semester hours.
GGY 2620. Environmental Geology (GLY 2620)
The same course as GLY 2620. Credit, 3 semester hours.
GGY 3290. Society and the Environment
A study of the social aspects of the natural environment. Environmental factors influencing societal development, and ideological conceptions which relate people to their surroundings are explored. The interdependence of culture and physical resources is stressed. Credit, 3 semester hours.
GGY 3312. Political Geography (PLS 3312)
An examination of how geography and politics are tied together at a variety of spatial scales and in different global locations. Includes discussions of political geography both within and between states as well as those areas beyond the states, such as the sea and outer space. Credit, 3 semester hours.
GGY 3700. Geography of Africa
Examines the historical geography, cultures and physical environments of the African continent. Analysis of current issues and study of economic development problems and prospects. Credit, 3 semester hours.
GGY 3720. North America
Analysis of physical and cultural bases of North American geographic patterns. Emphasis upon natural conditions, settlement patterns, and regional structure. Credit, 3 semester hours.
GGY 3770. Geography of American Indians
An historical and cultural geography of American Indians from the time of European contact. Will focus upon population dynamics, settlement, patterns, economic development, land use, and physical resources. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: GGY 1010 or GGY 1020.
GGY 3780. Geography of Latin America
Geographical analysis of cultures and environments of Mexico, Central America, Caribbean, and South America. Examination of demographic, political, and economic processes that shape regional development. Credit, 3 semester hours.
GGY 3790. Geography of Asia
Geographical analysis of cultures and environments of South Asia, East Asia, and Southeast Asia. Examination of demographic, political, and economic processes that shape regional development. Credit, 3 semester hours.
GGY 4010. Internship in Geography
Practical experience with a planning agency through an arranged internship. Supervision is provided by a designated official of the agency and by a member of the department faculty. Credit, 3-4 semester hours. PREREQ: Permission of instructor.
GGY 4040. Remote Sensing
Remote sensing of EarthÕs surface. Techniques of photography, multispectral scanning, and microwave imagery from airplane, satellite, and manned-spacecraft platforms. Image interpretation, practical applications in Earth Science, and use of remotely sensed data in Geographic Information Systems. Credit, 3 semester hours.
GGY 4100. Land Use Planning
Study of the diverse factors affecting human use of the physical environment. The roles of topography, soils, groundwater, wastewater, streamflow, wetlands, and landscape ecology in environmental land use planning will be considered in detail. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: GGY 1010 and GGY 2500.
GGYS 4xxx. Special Topics in Geography
This course will focus on a topic of general interest and explore it in depth. The topic will be announced in the schedule of classes. Possible topics include regional areas, such as Sub-Saharan Africa, or specialized fields such as Quantitative methods in Climatology, or Geographic Information Systems. The course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: GGY 1010 or 1020.
GEOLOGY (GLY)
GLY 1000. Physical Geology
Introduction to earth materials and processes. Topics include minerals and rocks, weathering, landscape formation by streams, glaciers and ocean waves, study of volcanoes, earthquakes and plate tectonics. Credit, 3 semester hours.
GLYL 1000. Physical Geology Laboratory
Study of common minerals and rocks; use of topographic and geologic maps. Credit, 1 semester hour. PREREQ: Current enrollment in or completion of GLY 1000.
GLY 1150. Earth Science (GGY 1150)
Includes topics in geology, oceanography, meteorology and astronomy. Minerals and rocks, volcanoes, earthquakes; ocean tides and currents, shoreline processes; atmospheric pressure, wind, precipitation, weather patterns; sky observation, solar system. Credit, 3 semester hrs.
GLYL 1150. Earth Science Laboratory (GGYL 1150)
Study of common minerals and rocks, topographic maps, climate classification, weather processes. Credit, 1 semester hour. PREREQ: Current enrollment in or completion of GLY 1150.
GLY 1250. Earth History
Geologic history of the earth as recorded in the rock record. Topics include geologic time, evolution of the atmosphere, continents and oceans, fossils, and the development of life through time. Credit, 3 semester hours.
GLYL 1250. Earth History Laboratory
Study of animal and plant fossils, environments of deposition, geologic maps. Credit, 1 semester hour. PREREQ: Current enrollment in or completion of GLY 1250.
GLY 2260. Oceanography
Ocean circulation, properties of ocean water, waves and tides, and processes of shoreline erosion and deposition. The relationship between marine processes and human use of coastal areas will be emphasized. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: GLY 1000 or GLY 1150.
GLY 2460. Weather and Climate (GGY 2460, PHS 2460)
The same course as Geography 2460. Credit, 3 semester hours.
GLY 2620. Environmental Geology (GGY 2620)
Aspects of geology related to problems arising from intensive use of the earth by modern society. The use of earth materials, energy resources and groundwater will be considered along with land use planning. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: GLY 1000 or GLY 1150.
GLY 3100. Minerals and Rocks
Study of minerals and rocks with an emphasis on origins, classification, and identification. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: GLY 1000 or GLY 1150 and concurrent enrollment in GLY 3110.
GLY 3110. Minerals and Rocks Laboratory
A survey of minerals and rocks with an emphasis on environments of origin, classification, textural features, and identification. Laboratory stresses mineral and rock identification and typical associations. Credit, 1 semester hour. PREREQ: GLY 1000 or GLY 1150 and concurrent enrollment in GLY 3100.
GLY 3250. Paleontology
Study of fossil invertebrates, vertebrates and plants with emphasis on evolutionary trends. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: GLY 1000 or GLY 1150 & BIO 1000.
GLY 3660. Geomorphology
Advanced study of land forms‑fluvial, solution, glacial, marine, eolian, volcanic, and structural. History of geomorphic theories and regional land forms will also be covered. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: GLY 1000 or GLY 1150.
GLY 4010. Geology Internship
Practical experience with a consulting firm, university, museum, or government agency through a planned internship. Supervision is provided by a designated member of the firm, university, or agency and by a member of the departmental faculty. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: Departmental approval.
GLY 4150. Geology Field Trip
Field trip to selected geologic sites to increase appreciation and understanding of geologic, biologic, and cultural resources in areas outside of the UNCP community. A fee is charged to cover travel expenses. Course may be taken for credit up to 3 times. Credit, 1 - 3 semester hours. PREREQ: GLY 1150.
GLY 4250. Stratigraphy and Sedimentology
Study of environments of deposition of sediments and stratigraphic principles including facies and correlation. Classic examples from the geologic record will be used. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: GLY 1250.
GLYS 4xxx. Special Topics in Geology
This course will focus on a topic of general interest and explore it in depth. The topic will be announced in the schedule of classes. Possible topics include dinosaurs, natural disasters, etc. The course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: GLY 1150.