202 [042] Earth through Time (3). Prerequisite, one introductory geology course numbered below GEOL 202, except First Year Seminar: Geologic history of the Earth as recorded in rocks. Evolution of continents and oceans. Fossils and the development of life from its ancient beginnings through prehistoric man.

204 [049] Planetary Geology: Meteorites and Asteroids (3). Prerequisite, one introductory geology course numbered below GEOL 202, except First Year Seminar: Effects and probable effects of meteorite and asteroid impacts on Earth and other planets: craters, new meteorites and tektites; giant sea waves; reduction of species and extinction of organisms.

211 [048] Environmental Geology (ENST 211) (3). Prerequisite, one introductory geology course numbered below GEOL 202, except First Year Seminar: Environmental and human problems connected with uses of earth materials and with geological processes. Mineral resources, land-use planning, and engineering geology.

213 [045] Earth's Dynamic Systems (ENST 213) (3). Prerequisite, one introductory geology course numbered below GEOL 202, except First Year Seminar: Earth system science approach to the study of planet Earth. Influence of earth processes on the environment. Earthquakes, volcanoes, plate tectonics, global climate change. (No lab)

215 [043] Mineral Resources (3). Prerequisite, one introductory geology course numbered below GEOL 202, except First Year Seminar: A consideration of the distribution, extraction, economics, and demand for mineral resources. Specific topics will include: the impact of the mineral industry on industrial and pre-industrial economies, the unique economic factors associated with the mineral industry, the realities associated with the global maldistribution of energy and metallic resources as well as the problems associated with the depletion of resources, and the environmental impact of the mineral extraction industry.

221 [046] Geology of North America (3). Prerequisite, one introductory geology course numbered below GEOL 202, except First Year Seminar: A general introduction to the geologic evolution of North America, designed to provide students with an understanding and appreciation of the diverse natural regions of the United States and Canada. The geology of selected national parks will be used as case studies and examples of regional geologic history.

223 [047] Geology of Beaches and Coasts (MASC 223) (3). Prerequisite, one introductory geology course numbered below GEOL 202, except First Year Seminar: Introduction to coastal processes, including waves, tidal currents, tectonics, climate, and human activity, and their influence on barrier islands, beaches, dunes, marshes, and estuaries. Involves a field trip to the Outer Banks of North Carolina.