GEOL 314 Earth Surface Environments
This course explores concepts in hydrology and soil science to study Earth¿s surface processes. While learning about soil science, students will learn to identify soils and describe their characteristics. In the hydrology portion of the course, students will learn to determine the rate at which water flows on the surface and in aquifer. The course consists of three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory, both of which meet weekly. Two field trips, each approximately four hours in length, will be held during the semester. The date and time of the field trips will be determined during the semester.
First day attendance is mandatory.
Prerequisites
Special information
5 Undergraduate credits
Effective August 17, 2011 to present
Meets graduation requirements for
Learning outcomes
General
- Investigate hydrologic settings using appropriate calculations and information.
- Create hydrologic models using content and appropriate mathematical equations from the course.
- Evaluate hydrologic and soil data to determine the susceptibility water resources to pollution.
- Read and synthesize journal articles on the topics of hydrology and soil science.
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum
Goal 10: People and the Environment
- Explain the basic structure and function of various natural ecosystems and of human adaptive strategies within those systems.
- Discern patterns and interrelationships of bio-physical and socio-cultural systems.
- Describe the basic institutional arrangements (social, legal, political, economic, religious) that are evolving to deal with environmental and natural resource challenges.
- Evaluate critically environmental and natural resource issues in light of understandings about interrelationships, ecosystems, and institutions.
- Propose and assess alternative solutions to environmental problems.
- Articulate and defend the actions they would take on various environmental issues.
Spring 2025
| Section | Title | Instructor | books | eservices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Earth Surface Environments | Maas, Benjamin | Books for GEOL-314-01 Spring 2025 | Course details for GEOL-314-01 Spring 2025 |