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Summer 2024

Summer A

GLY 1102 — Age of Dinosaurs

Examination of unique episodes in the physical and biological history of the earth.

GLY 1102 Syllabus | Sarah Lynn Redding

GLY 3163 — Geology of National Parks

Introduces geological concepts in the context of selected US national parks. Relates geology to the cultural aspects of these parks and present-day environmental concerns.

GLY 3163 Syllabus | Dr. David Foster

GLY 4930 — GeoSPACE

GeoSPACE provides an opportunity to develop and apply skills in field geology, planetary geoscience and volcanology in Northern Arizona.

GLY 4930 GeoSPACE Syllabus | Dr. Anita Marshall

GLY 4930 — Field Studies

This course will coordinate your remote field/research experience/research that was arranged for your Summer A semester.

GLY 4930 Field Studies Syllabus | Dr. Joseph Meert

GLY 6971 — Masters Research

Research for Master’s Thesis

GLY 7979 — Advanced Research

Research for doctoral students before admission to candidacy. Designed for students with a master’s degree in the field of study or for students who have been accepted for a doctoral program. Not appropriate for students who have been admitted to candidacy.

GLY 7980 — Doctoral Research

Research for Doctoral Dissertation

Summer B

ESC 1000 — Introduction to Earth Sciences

Using the scientific method, critical thinking skills, and data analysis, this course will examine the fundamental processes of the earth system, composed of an atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, biosphere, and exosphere, through time. The course will also explore interactions between these spheres, including critical analysis of scientific theories and emphasize Earth’s connections with humans.

ESC 1000 Syllabus | Dr. Raymond Russo

GLY 1150 — Florida Geology Lab

Laboratory provides a basic understanding of Florida’s geology, geologic history, geologic resources and geologically related environmental problems.

GLY 1150L Syllabus | STAFF

GLY 2010C — Physical Geology

Using the scientific method, critical thinking skills, and data analysis, this course will examine the fundamental processes of the earth system, composed of an atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, lithosphere, biosphere, and exosphere through time. The course will also explore interactions between these spheres, including critical analysis of scientific theories and emphasize lithospheric connections with humanity.

GLY 2010C Syllabus | Dr. Matthew Smith

GLY 4930 — Study Abroad/ Tropical Ecology--Yucatan

Live with a Mexican family in the beautiful in the modern city of Mérida in Yucatán, Mexico during Summer B. Develop conversational Spanish ability in Beginning, Intermediate, or Advanced Spanish class (3 credits) at the Autonomous University of Yucatán (UADY). Earn UF credits in Tropical Ecology (3) and Humans & the Environment of the Yucatán Peninsula (2), and gain an understanding of the structure and function of the ecosystems on the Yucatán Peninsula. All instruction is in English, except Spanish classes.

GLY 4930 — Study Abroad/ Tropical Ecology–Yucatan Syllabus | Dr. Mark Brenner

GLY 4930— Study Abroad/ Humans and Environment–Yucatan

Live with a Mexican family in the beautiful in the modern city of Mérida in Yucatán, Mexico during Summer B. Develop conversational Spanish ability in Beginning, Intermediate, or Advanced Spanish class (3 credits) at the Autonomous University of Yucatán (UADY). Earn UF credits in Tropical Ecology (3) and Humans & the Environment of the Yucatán Peninsula (2), and gain an understanding of the structure and function of the ecosystems on the Yucatán Peninsula. All instruction is in English, except Spanish classes.

GLY 4930 Study Abroad/ Humans and Environment–Yucatan Syllabus | Dr. Mark Brenner

GLY 6971 — Masters Research

Research for Master’s Thesis

GLY 7979 — Advanced Research

Research for doctoral students before admission to candidacy. Designed for students with a master’s degree in the field of study or for students who have been accepted for a doctoral program. Not appropriate for students who have been admitted to candidacy.

GLY 7980 — Doctoral Research

Research for Doctoral Dissertation

OCE 1001 — Introduction to Oceanography

Using the scientific method, critical thinking skills, and data analysis, this course will examine the fundamental processes of the ocean system, composed of an atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere, through time. The course will also explore interactions between these spheres, including critical analysis of scientific theories and emphasize oceanic connections with humanity.

OCE 1001 Syllabus | Dr. Andrew Zimmerman

Summer C

GLY 4790 — Geology Summer Field Camp

Summer geology field camp in northern New Mexico. Application of field procedures and techniques to the solution of geologic problems and construction of geologic maps.

GLY 4790 Syllabus | Dr. Joseph Meert | Dr. Jim Vogl

GLY 4911 — Undergraduate Research in Geology

Provides firsthand, supervised research in geology. Projects may involve inquiry, design, investigation, scholarship, discovery or application in geology.

GLY 6905 — Individual Work

For work beyond that offered in regular courses.

GLY 6971 — Masters Research

Research for Master’s Thesis

GLY 7979 — Advanced Research

Research for doctoral students before admission to candidacy. Designed for students with a master’s degree in the field of study or for students who have been accepted for a doctoral program. Not appropriate for students who have been admitted to candidacy.

GLY 7980 — Doctoral Research

Research for Doctoral Dissertation