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Earth Sciences Courses
ESCI 265 Earth Science Concepts for Elementary Teachers (3) (2 Lecture, 2 Laboratory) An investigation of basic concepts in the Earth Sciences through lecture, discussion and laboratory investigations. This course is ideal for those seeking elementary teacher certification. Fee required. ESCI 450 Strategies in Teaching in Earth Sciences 91) (2 laboratory) Demonstration and strategies appropriate for teaching earth science concepts and presentation of controversial issues and management of laboratory and field trip activities. ESCI 484 Earth Sciences Field Experiences (1-15) Consent of instructor. Field studies in astronomy, geology, meteorology and/or oceanography, usually preceded by on-campus orientation. Schedule of classes lists specific area dn topic to be investigated when course is offered. Repeatable under different subtitles. ESCI 492 Earth Science Internship (1-15) Consent of instructor. Internship in a public agency or private firm to provide professional experience under the supervision of an area specialist S/U graded. Repeatable maximum 15 credits. ESCI 497 Undergraduate Research (1-4) Consent of instructor. original research in the earth sciences conducted under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Results of the investigation are to be presented both in a written report and orally. Repeatable, maximum of six credits. ESCI 504 Minerals and Rocks (3) ( 2 lecture, 2 laboratory) No credit for Earth Science majors. A practical course dealing with the origin, classification, recognition and uses of minerals and rocks. Field trip and outside reading are required. Fee required. ESCI 575 Earth Systems Science Education (1-6) A variable content course covering integrated science content and pedagogy from the following: atmosphere(air), biosphere (life), hydrosphere (water) and/or lithosphere (land/rock). Repeatable, under different subtitles. ESCI 584 Earth Sciences Field Expereicnes (1-15) Consent of instructor. Field studies in astronomy, geology, meteorology and/or oceanography, usually preceded by on-campus orientation. Schedule of classes lists specific area dn topic to be investigated when course is offered. Repeatable under different subtitles. ESCI 599 Seminar in Earth Sciences (1) Consent of instructor. Invited speakers, including graduate students, faculty and guests, present current earth science research topics in seminar format. Required of graduate students all semesters they are in residence at UNC. S/U graded. Unlimited repeatability. ESCI 600 Introduction to Earth Science Research (2) Consent of instructor. nature and methods of research in the earth sciences and presentation of scientific findings. Required of all first year Earth Sciences Graduate students. ESCI 695 Special Topics in Earth Sciences (2) Consent of instructor. Faculty and students select an earth sciences topic for intensive study beyond the scope of existing departmental course offerings. Repeatable, under different subtitles. ESCI 697 Graduate Research (1-6) Consent of instructor. Qualified graduate students select and research a problem and present professional quality written report. Repeatable, maximum of six credits. ESCI 699 Thesis (1-6) Intensive study of selected earth sciences topic under the direction of student's graduate studies committee. S/U graded. Repeatable, no limitations. General Earth Sciences Program Return to Earth Sciences Home Page Copyright:
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