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UW TACOMA
DIVISION OF SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS
GEOSCIENCES

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T GEOS 107 Geohazards and Natural Disasters (5) NSc
Provides a scientific foundation and understanding of the basic natural and physical processes driving what we perceive as geohazards and natural disasters.
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T GEOS 117 Physical Geology (6) NSc
Examines the fundamental geological processes that govern how the earth works. Includes plate tectonics, the rock cycle, volcanism, seismicity, surface processes and earth resources. Includes required lab. Course overlaps with: ESS 101.
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T GEOS 215 Meteorology (5/6) NSc
Introduces the processes that determine weather and climate. Provides an overview of basic meteorological principles and explore the cause of extreme weather conditions and air pollution problems locally and globally.
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T GEOS 216 Pacific Northwest Geology (5) NSc
Explores the rocks, plate tectonics, and other geologic features, and evolution of the Pacific Northwest, including the Cascades, Columbia Plateau, Olympic Mountains, and Yellowstone. Laboratory includes rock identification, and interpretation of topographic and geologic maps of the Northwest.
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T GEOS 226 Pacific Northwest Geology Field Trip (1) NSc
One week field trip exploring rocks, plate tectonics, and evolution of the region, to include the Puget Sound, Cascades, Columbia Plateau, the Olympic Mountains. Includes rock identification, application of tectonic principles, and interpretation of geologic maps. Prerequisite: T GEOS 216.
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T GEOS 227 Earth History (5) NSc
Provides a scientific understanding of the physical and biological processes that have shaped the Earth over its 4.6 billion year history and relates this to issues facing society today.
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T GEOS 241 Oceanography (5/6) NSc
Examines evolution, composition, structure, behavior and residents of the world's oceans, and geological characteristics of their residential basins. Covers all aspects of oceanography. Required lab section includes hands-on activities, computer simulations, discussion, student presentations, and field trips. Course overlaps with: OCEAN 101 and BEARTH 154.
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T GEOS 243 Geography of the Physical Environment (5-6) NSc
Investigates the physical and chemical processes that lead to Earth's diverse, dynamic landscapes. Introduces a geographic perspective on topics including climate and climate change, plate tectonics, mountain building, soils, hydrology, and coastlines, with a focus on the relationship between natural landscapes and habitats of living things, including humans.
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T GEOS 319 From Mountains to Sea: Comparative Volcanoes (7) NSc
Examines different volcanic landscapes through comparative geologic field investigations and explores how geologic processes relate to local culture and history. Course overlaps with: OCEAN 121. Prerequisite: minimum 2.0 grade in either T CORE 101, TWRT 112, or TWRT 121.
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T GEOS 335 Introduction to Geomorphology (6) NSc
Introduces students to geomorphology - the study of Earth-surface processes and landforms. Examines basic geomorphic concepts introduced and general landform environments including (fluvial, glacial, coastal, hillslopes, etc.). Course overlaps with: ESS 326. Prerequisite: either T GEOS 117 or T GEOS 243; and either TMATH 120 or TMATH 116.
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T GEOS 337 Environmental Geology (6) NSc
Investigates the complex interactions between humans and their geologic environment. Examines environmental aspects of natural hazards, surface processes, geologic resources, and local geology. Required lab section includes hands-on activities, computer activities, student presentations, and field trips. Prerequisite: either T GEOS 117 or T GEOS 241.
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T GEOS 341 Climate Change (5) NSc
Provides a scientific background to climate change. Uses evidence of climate change in the geologic record to confirm exponential changes in the current climate. Considers the impact of climate change together with policies and practices that address issues of climate change. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.0 in either T CORE 101, TWRT 112, TWRT 121, or TWRT 211.
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T GEOS 343 The Atmosphere and Air Pollution (6) NSc
Explores processes determining weather and climate and investigates how these phenomena relate to air pollution. Presents and applies meteorological principles to understanding global/local air pollution issues. Required lab section: hands-on activities, computer simulations, discussion and student presentations and/or field trips.
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T GEOS 347 Environmental Earth Materials (6) NSc
Examines the physics and chemistry of materials that make up the solid Earth materials in environmental systems. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.0 in T GEOS 117.
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T GEOS 415 Sedimentology (6) NSc
Detailed and comprehensive analysis of the field of sedimentology including surface processes, sedimentary petrology, sedimentary environments, and stratigraphy. Includes lab and field trips. Prerequisite: either T GEOS 117 or T GEOS 337.
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T GEOS 417 Field Geology (7/12) NSc
Field-based knowledge of the geological environment of a specific region and an introduction to geological field techniques. 7 credit offerings are local, requiring in-class and 2 overnight field trips. 12 credit offerings will be based partially off-campus (may include international travel). Prerequisite: TESC 310, which may be taken concurrently; and either T GEOS 117 or T GEOS 337.
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T GEOS 419 Environmental Field Geophysics (7) NSc
Investigates shallow subsurface geological and environmental features using wave- and potential-based geophysical surveys and physical principles. Prerequisite: TESC 310, which may be taken concurrently; T GEOS 117; and T PHYS 121.
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T GEOS 445 Estuarine Field Studies (7) NSc
Investigates saltwater estuarine systems with a focus on Pacific Northwest water-related issues. Uses intensive field studies to explore various aspects of the physical, chemical, biological and geologic conditions in a range of local saltwater environments in Puget Sound. Prerequisite: TESC 310, which may be taken concurrently.
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