GEOLOGY
AND GEOGRAPHY
Chair: Martin B. Farley
Faculty:
Dennis J. Edgell, Amy L. Gross, Nathan Phillippi, Preston Lee Phillips, Jesse
Rouse
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 B.S.
in Geo-Environmental Studies is a flexible, interdisciplinary program that
allows students to meet their needs in earth-centered studies. The major provides a base from multiple
sciences that is important in understanding the geosciences in an environmental
context. Students can choose to
concentrate on geology or geography or a mix.
Additional
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.
Students
in any major can minor or choose an academic concentration in geology or
geography. 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 GEO-ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
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Requirements
for a Bachelor of Science Degree in Geo-Environmental Studies |
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Sem.
Hrs. |
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Freshman Seminar |
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1 |
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General Education Requirements* |
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44(29) |
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Core Major Requirements BIO
1000, 3040 CHM
1100, 1300 GGY
1010 or 1020, 2500, 4100 GLY
1000 or 1150, GLYL 1150, GLY 2620 MAT
2100 PLS
1000, 4225 GLY
4010 or GGY 4010 or approved field course** Core Total |
7 4 9 7 3 6 3 |
39 |
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Geoscience Track CHM 1110, 1310, 2300 GLY 1250, 3100, 3110, GLYL 1250 MAT 2150 or 2210 Choose 6 credits from 3000 or higher-level GGY or GLY Choose 9 credits from 2000 or higher-level BIO, ENV,
CSC, CHM, PHY, EGR, GLY, GGY; or MAT 2220 or 3000 or higher-level MAT Geoscience Track Total |
8 8 4 6 9 |
35 |
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Electives |
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16 |
|
|
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Total:
120 |
*Fifteen hours
of General Education courses are listed separately above as specific core
requirements.
** e.g., UNC-CH
MAS 472, ECU Geol 4000
BACHELOR OF
SCIENCE IN SCIENCE EDUCATION (9-12, 6-9)
Coordinator: Mary Ash, 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 or 1010, and GGY 2500 Choose
3 courses from the following: GGY 1150, 2000, 2060, 2460, 2620, 2700 Choose
3 courses from the following: GGY 3290, 3700, 3720, 3780, 3790, 4010, 4040,
4100, GGYS 4xxx; GLY 3660 |
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|
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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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|
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Total: 26 |
MINORS
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Required Courses for a Minor in
Geography |
Sem. Hrs. |
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GGY 1020 or 1010, and GGY 2500 Choose
2 courses from the following: GGY 1150, 2000, 2060, 2460, 2620, 2700 Choose
2 courses from the following: GGY 3290, 3700, 3720, 3770, 3780, 3790, 4010,
4040, 4100, GGYS 4xxx |
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|
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Total: 18-19 |
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Required Courses for a Minor in
Geology |
Sem. Hrs. |
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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 earth’s 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
1150)
The
same course as GLYL 1150. 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 2700.
Introduction to Geographic Information Science
An introduction to the concepts and uses of GIS
technologies and GIScience concepts.
Lecture topics include history of GIS, GIS data structures, sources of
data, GIS tools, and applications. Lab
emphasis will be on spatial data handling in a computer environment; data
analysis, production, and information display for planning and decision making.
Credit, 4 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.
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 Earth’s 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 2xxx.
General Topics in Geography
This
course will focus on a topic of general interest and explore its breadth. The
topic will be announced in the schedule of classes. Possible topics include
general methodological and topical concepts. Credit, 1-4 semester hours.
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 or specialized fields. The course may be repeated for a maximum
of 6 semester hours. Credit, 1-4
semester hours.
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 2xxx.
General Topics in Geology
This
course will focus on a topic of general interest and explore its breadth. The
topic will be announced in the schedule of classes. Possible topics include
general methodological and topical concepts. Credit, 1-4 semester hours.
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, 1-4 semester
hours.