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ES 104 Exploring the Physical Earth
The introductory Earth System Science courses at WOU integrate fundamental concepts of chemistry, physics, and geology to study how the Earth operates as a system. This course focuses on the solar system, the processes driven by the interior of Earth, including plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanism, and introduction to study of Earth materials. Active learning strategies threaded through the lecture portion of the course and inquiry-based labs emphasize scientific reasoning and application of appropriate techniques to define and solve problems.
Three hours of lecture and one two-hour laboratory per week.
Credits: 4
Exploring Knowledge: Scientific Perspectives
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ES 105 Discoveries in Earth Science
This course emphasizes critical thinking through the lens of scientific discoveries that have advanced human knowledge of planet Earth, our home. Included in this framework are investigations of Earth’s place in the Universe, age of the Earth, development of the plate tectonic theory, and exploration of catastrophic geologic events that have impacted the Pacific Northwest, with implications for the future sustainability of humans living in the region. Active learning strategies and hands-on exploratory exercises provide students with opportunities to analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and apply information to increase both science literacy and critical thinking skills.
Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.
Credits: 4
Foundational Skills: Critical Thinking
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ES 106 Exploring the Oceans and Atmosphere
The introductory Earth System Science courses at WOU integrate fundamental concepts of chemistry, physics, and geology to study how the Earth operates as a system. This course focuses on human impacts to the Earth system, including chemical and physical aspects of water, water pollution, oceanography, the atmosphere, air pollution, meteorology and global climate change. Active learning strategies threaded through the lecture portion of the course and inquiry-based labs emphasize scientific reasoning and application of appropriate techniques to define and solve problems.
Three hours of lecture and one two hour laboratory per week.
Credits: 4
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ES 341 Geographic Information Systems I
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems using the ArcGIS software platform. Topics include cartographic principles, coordinate systems, map projections, vector/raster data models, geodatabases, attribute data management, data exploration/queries, data display, map production, geoprocessing, attribute/feature editing and metadata.
Four hours of lecture and active learning per week.
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: ES 202 and GEOG 105 or consent of instructor
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ES 342 Geographic Information Systems II
Continuation of Geographic Information Systems I, using ArcGIS software platform. Topics include advanced editing, spatial analysis, vector data analysis, raster data analysis, terrain mapping, watershed analysis, spatial interpolation, geocoding, network analysis, GIS Modeling, Python scripting.
Four hours of lecture and active learning per week.
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: ES 341 or consent of instructor
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ES 420 Medical Geology
Focus on the emerging specialty discipline of medical geology, the study of the effect of geological phenomena on animal and human health. The public health effects of Earth materials and geological processes are well established. Course topics include: introduction to medical geology as a profession, health effects of Earth materials, medical impacts of water quality, biogeochemical interactions and nutrient anomalies, anthropogenic degradation of geological environments, application of geochemistry to environmental health issues, geospatial analysis as a tool in epidemiology, health hazards associated with volcanic eruptions, global dust flux and respiratory problems, impacts of radon-arsenic-selenium-mercury-iodine on physiological function, carcinogenic associations with coal and fibrous minerals, geological effects on animal health, and geophagy (human ingestion of soil materials as a dietary supplement).
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor or one of the following: ES 104 , ES 105 , ES 106 , ES 201 , ES 202 , or ES 203
Integrating Knowledge Science, Technology, and Society
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ES 470 River Environments of Oregon
This field course focuses on the geomorphology of select fluvial environments in western and central Oregon (Santiam River, Willamette River, Newberry Volcano, Deschutes River, and Columbia River). The emphasis is on observation and analysis of river processes, deposits and landforms associated with active tectonics, mass wasting, glaciation, volcanism, and flooding. Additional topics include regional geology, hydrology, river classification, surficial mapping, paleohydrology, and river restoration.
Eligible for the RP grade option.
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: ES 202 or consent of instructor
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ES 486 Petroleum Geology
Introduction to the principles of petroleum geology and methods used for discovery of oil in the subsurface environment. Topics include historical overview, properties of oil and natural gas, geologic environments, generation and migration, reservoir properties, traps and seals, methods of exploration, drilling techniques and extraction and case studies of classic petroleum-producing regions of the world. Laboratory activities include geologic maps, well log analysis, geophysical logs, seismic stratigraphy and quantitative approaches to geologic problem solving.
Four hours of lecture and active learning per week; supplemental field trips are incorporated as needed.
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: ES 201 and ES 202 or consent of instructor
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ES 570 River Environments of Oregon
This field course focuses on the geomorphology of select fluvial environments in western and central Oregon (Santiam River, Willamette River, Newberry Volcano, Deschutes River, and Columbia River). The emphasis is on observation and analysis of river processes, deposits and landforms associated with active tectonics, mass wasting, glaciation, volcanism, and flooding. Additional topics include regional geology, hydrology, river classification, surficial mapping, paleohydrology, and river restoration.
Eligible for the RP grade option.
Credits: 4
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ES 591 Stratigraphy and Depositional Systems
Course designed for both Earth Science majors and general interest audiences. Course offers an overview of clastic depositional environments and sequences, including continental, marine marginal and deep marine settings. Concepts and applications of facies and stratigraphic modeling will be explored, with an emphasis on natural resource exploration and recovery. Four hours of lecture and active learning. Offered alternate years. Required field trips.
Four hours of lecture and active learning. Offered alternate years. Required field trips.
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
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