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EENS 111 Physical Geology (3)
Corequisite: EENS 113
The nature and material of the Earth and the moon; the development of their surficial features; and the results of the interaction of chemical, physical, and biological factors upon them. Lectures.
EENS 112 Historical Geology (3)
Corequisite: EENS 114
The physical evolution of the Earth with particular attention to North America. Also, the evolution of life through geological time.
EENS 113 Physical Geology Laboratory (1)
Corequisite: EENS 111
Includes the study of rocks and minerals, landforms, structural geology, topographic maps, and aerial photographs.
EENS 114 Historical Geology Laboratory (1)
Corequisite: EENS 112
Includes the study of fossils, geologic time, geologic maps.
EENS 202 Environmental Geology (3)
The interaction of humans and their geologic environment. A study of Earth processes and their action on rocks, soil, fluids, and life in ways that either affect or control the human environment. The effect of humans on their environment through the action of these processes.
EENS 204 Natural Disasters (3)
An examination of the causes, effects, and options available to mitigate natural disasters, such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, subsidence, coastal erosion, flooding, severe weather, and meteorite impacts.
EENS 206 Introductory Geography (3)
An introduction to the basic facts concerning the physical environment: landforms, climates, vegetation and soils, followed by a comprehensive survey of the relationship between the physical environment and human activity in the major geographic regions of the world. The geography of Louisiana is considered in its relation to the region. Recommended to students working for Louisiana certification in elementary education. Lectures.
EENS 212 Petrology (3)
Prerequisite: EENS 211
The study of igneous and metamorphic rocks including their nature and origin, and identification which the petrographic microscope. Lectures and two laboratories per week.
EENS 306 Dinosaurs (3)
Evolution of the dinosaurs and their ancestors. An examination of their classification, morphology, and modes of life. Emphasis on their fossil record and man's concept about dinosaurs.
EENS 307 Weather and Climate (3)
An introduction to the earth's atmosphere with particular emphasis on weather and climate. Topics covered include: heating and cooling of the atmosphere; atmospheric circulation and wind; air masses and cyclonic storms; tropical weather and hurricanes; and global climates and climatic change.
EENS 327 Sedimentation and Stratigraphy (3)
Prerequisite: EENS 211
Composition, primary textures, and structures of sediments in major sedimentary environments. Environmental interpretation of ancient sedimentary sequences. The basic principles utilized in interpretation of the stratigraphic column. Lectures and laboratory which focuses primarily on methods of sedimentary analysis.
EENS 605 Natural Disasters (3)
Prerequisite: approval of instructor
An examination of the causes, effects, and options available to mitigate natural disasters, such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, subsidence, coastal erosion, flooding, severe weather, and meteorite impacts.
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