Astr 1100 Introduction to Astronomy (4)
A study of our solar system and the sidereal universe, with an emphasis
on the nature of astronomical investigation.

Geol 1200 Introduction to Geology (4)
Processes at work upon and within the earth; earth history; rocks,
minerals, and fossils; historical development of geology as a science.
Credit for graduation will not be granted for both Geog 1010 and Geol
1200.

Geol 1201 Geologic Hazards (3)
An investigation of those geologic phenomena that are
hazards to man's use of the land, such as earthquakes, volcanic
eruptions, flooding and beach erosion. Consideration given to the
normal operation of geologic activity and to the accelerated activity
caused by man s interaction with the environment. Intended for
non-majors. Students who receive credit for Geol 1200 do not also
receive credit for 1201 and 1202.

Geol 1202 Geologic Hazards Laboratory (1)
Must be taken concurrently with Geol 1202.

Geol 1205 Mineral and Fossil Fuel Resources (3)
Minerals and fossil fuels, supplies and their use. Past use and
future trends in light of depletion, recycling and technological
advances. Does not fulfill major requirements.

Geol 1210 Geology of the National Parks (3)
An in-depth study of the depositional, tectonic and erosional processes
that have produced the unique geological regions designated as National
Parks by the Congress of the United States.
Does not fulfill major requirements.

Geol 2262 Geology and the Environment (3)
Examination of the problems associated with man s urban pattern of
civilization and resultant interactions with the geologic environment.
Prerequisite: Geol 1200 or permission of the instructor.

Geol 2263 Geology and the Environment Lab (1)
Must be taken concurrently with Geol 2262.

Geol 3261 Mineralogy (4)
An introductory study of minerals; their morphology, internal structure,
origin, occurrence, and properties. Prerequisites: Geol 1200 and
Chem 1083- 1084, or permission of the instructor.

Geol 3263 Structural Geology (4)
A study of the architecture of the rock materials of the earth, including
a description of geologic structure in terms of origin, principles and
mechanics of crustal deformation.
Prerequisite: Geol 1200 or permission ofthe instructor.

Geol 3264 Invertebrate Paleontology (4)
A study of the classification, relationships, and evolutionary history of
fossils. Emphasis is placed on paleoecological relationships.
Prerequisite: Geol 1200 or permission of the instructor.

Geol 3265 Geomorphology (4)
Analysis of the various land forms of the Earth s surface in terms of
their nature, origin, and evolution. The influence of the different geologic
and climatic environments upon the development of land form. Map
interpretation.
Prerequisite: Geol 1200 or permission of the instructor.

Geol 3266 Hydrology (4)
The distribution and movement of water with emphasis given to surface
waters, their relations to the fluvial aspects of geomorphology and to the impact
of man on the hydrologic cycle.
Prerequisites: Geol 1200 or Metr1300 or permission of instructor.

Geol 3269 Astrogeology (4)
The geologic environments of the moon and the planets examined with
emphasis on the nature of the lunar surface. Consideration given to
pertinent terrestrial environments and phenomena and to the related
aspects of meteoritics.
Prerequisites: Astr 1100 or Geol 1200 or permission of instructor.

Geol 3281 Field Geology (2)
Field practice in the methods of geological mapping including the use of
pace, compass, and clinometer surveys, the plane table and alidade, and aerial
photographs.
Prerequisite: Geol 1200 or permission of the instructor.

Geol 4252 Field Geology II (2)
Field conference and studies of one or more selected areas with written
reports and maps. Additional expenses may be incurred.
Prerequisites: Geol 3261, 3263, 4266 (may be taken concurrently),
or permission of the instructor.

Geol 4256 Glacial and Pleistocene Geology (3)
Analysis of the distribution, movement, and deposits of modern glaciers
used to interpret glacial features formed during the Pleistocene glacial epoch.
Theories concerning the cause or causes of continental glaciation.
Prerequisite: Geol 1200 or permission of the instructor.


Geol 4263 Optical Mineralogy (4)
Mineral identification through the use of the petrographic microscope by
immersion and thin-section methods.
Prerequisite: Geol 3261 or permission of the instructor.

Geol 4265 Petrology (4)
A study of the petrologic processes at work upon and within the crust of
the earth which produce and modify rock bodies.
Prerequisite: Geol 3261 or permission of the instructor.

Geol 4266 Stratigraphy (4)
Origin, composition, distribution and correlation of stratified rock.
Prerequisite: Twelve hours of geology or permission of the instructor.

Geol 4268 Topographic Map Interpretation (3)
Description and interpretation of selected topographic maps chosen to
illustrate variety of landforms of the United States and the influence of structure,
process and time on landform development.
Prerequisite: Geol 3265 (may be takenconcurrently)
or permission of instructor.

Geol 4917 Geoscience Technology (4)
Development of the specific skills used in geoscience technology; rock
thin sectioning; x-ray diffraction; preparation of visual aids for geoscience
teaching.
Prerequisites: Geol 3261, IS 1500 and 2500. Corequisite: Geo 4263.

Meteorology Courses

Metr 1300 Introduction to Meteorology (4)
An introductory study of the atmosphere including historical
perspectives, weather elements, instrumentation, fronts, air masses,
cyclones and anticyclones, severe weather, weather analysis, weather
prediction, pollution, ozone layer depletion, acid rain, global
warming.

Metr 2300 Climatology (3)
Global distribution of the principal climatic elements with emphasis
on the physical causes of climate. Theories regarding climatic
change.
Prerequisite: Metr 1300 or permission of the instructor.

Metr 2301 Climatology Laboratory (1)
Techniques in handling climatological data.
Corequisite: Metr 2300 or permission of the instructor.

Metr 2310 General Meteorology (4)
An overview of meteorology with emphasis on the dynamic aspects of
atmospheric behavior. Topics include air masses, fronts, cyclones and anticyclones,
winds, theoretical basis for weather forecasting, and mathematical techniques.
Prerequisite: Metr 1300 and Math 2412 or permission of instructor.

Metr 3360 Air Pollution (3)
An introduction to the problem of air pollution as seen from a
meteorological viewpoint.
Prerequisite: Metr 1300 or permission of instructor.

Metr 3369 Planetary Atmospheres (4)
The earth's atmosphere as a planetary environment and the origin,
evolution and current state of our knowledge of the atmospheres of the
other planets and their prospects for harboring life.
Prerequisites: Astr 1100 or Metr 1300 and Math 1054.

Metr 3370 Atmospheric Dynamics (4)
A mathematical formulation of the physical laws which govern weather
processes and atmospheric motion.
Prerequisites: Metr 1300, Phys 2096, Math 2412 or permission of
instructor.

Metr 3371 Atmospheric Thermodynamics (4)
The application of thermodynamic principles to the atmosphere with
particular emphasis on the thermodynamics of moist air. Related topics such as
hydrostatic equilibrium, altimetry and atmospheric convention treated.
Prerequisites: Metr 1300, Phys 2096, Math 2412 or permission of
instructor.

Metr 3372 Physical Meteorology (3)
Qualitative and quantitative description of the non-dynamic
meteorological phenomena including the production of precipitation,
rainbows, halos, lightning, particle pollution and the earth s radiation balance.
The interaction of light, radar, sound and shock waves with the atmosphere.
Use of these phenomena in remote sensing.
Prerequisites: Math 2412, Metr 1300, Phys 2096 or permission of
instructor.

Metr 3380 Meteorological Instrumentation (4)
Familiarization with the various instruments used to monitor the
atmosphere; principles of operation, how to take readings with each instrument,
instrument maintenance and repair. Students required to take instrument readings.
Prerequisites: Metr 1300 and Math 1054.

Metr 4301-4302 Meteorology Cooperative Education I and II (3,3)
A practical field experience. Student assigned to an organization
involved in meteorological activity such as federal and state government, industry,
media, etc. Cooperative employers matched with student sarea of interest within field
of meteorology. Working hours flexible. Credits earned count as free electives.
Prerequisite: Explicit written permission of the instructor.

Metr 4351-4352 Synoptic Meteorology I and II (4,4)
Understanding the processes which govern the weather; practical application of the
predictive equations through use of weather maps; in depth analysis of
NCEP forecasting products; extensive plotting and analysis of synoptic
charts stressing the three dimensional nature of weather systems;
weather forecasting and briefing.
Prerequisites: Metr 3370 and 3371 or permission of instructor. Metr
4351 is prerequisite to 4352.

Metr 4370 Advanced Atmospheric Dynamics (3)
Circulation, vorticity, and divergence theorems, theory
of Rossby Waves, pressure coordinates, turbulence and diffusion,
energy conversions, numerical weather prediction, the general
circulation. Prerequisites: Metr 3370 and Metr 3371 or permission of
the instructor.

Ocen 3453 Introduction to Oceanography (4)
A survey of modern oceanography and its methods including characteristics of
sea water, theories of ocean currents and, in general, applications of sciences
to the study of the oceans.Pre requisites: Two of the following: Bio 1000, Phys 2091,
Chem 1083, Geol 1200 or Metr 1300 or permission of instructor.

Ocen 3463 Marine Science (4)
Impact of global change on the marine realm. The geologic, biologic and general
oceanographic nature of beaches, coral reefs, swamps, estuaries,
lagoons and tidal flats, continental shelf, deep sea, and mid-ocean
rift zones. M ajor global environmental issues/ topics such as sea
level change, ocean carbon cycle, and catastrophic events will be
discussed. Prerequisite: Oceanography 3453 or permission of
instructor.

Ocen 4454 Marine Geology (4)
Introduction to the geology of the oceans, including tectonics, geochemistry,
shoreline processes, stratigraphy, sedimentology, and related subjects.
Prerequisite: Ocen 3453 or permission of instructor.

Ocen 4455 Chemical Oceanography (4)
Also offered at the New Jersey Marine Science Consortium field station. Study of
the properties and interactions of chemical substances present in the
marine environment, including their reactions at the air-sea and
sea-bottom interfaces. Prerequisite: Ocen 3453 or permission of instructor.

Ocen 4470 Physical Oceanography (4)
Also offered at the New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium field station.
Detailed study of the physical aspects of the oceans including ocean currents,
radiation, air-sea interaction, theories of the ocean circulation, geostrophic computations,
vorticity. Prerequisite: Ocen 3453 or permission of instructor.

ES 1000 Observing The Earth (3)
A study of the earth and its processes from the perspective of
observation and measurement, observing technology and systems, application
of observations and data to problem solving.

ES 2200 Methods in Geoscience (4)
Fundamental skills and scientific techniques commonly used in the study
of geoscience: computer applications; Internet resources; spatial data
representation and analysis; quantitative descriptions of geophysical
phenomena; statistical methods for data analysis; basic numerical methods.
Prerequisite: Math 1054 and four hours of geoscience.

ES 2910 Maps, Stars, and Navigation (3)
Map reading, determining position and following routes on the Earth s surface, the
use of the magnetic compass, time systems, and selected topographic,
atmospheric, and celestial phenomena; planetarium sessions and some
outdoor work included.

ES 3200 Geographic Information Systems in Geoscience (4)
Principles and applications of GIS. Fundamentals of digital cartography, spatial
analysis, digital data. Acquiring, assembling, geo-referencing field data; topographic
maps; images from remote sensing. Emphasis on Earth and Human Systems,
population, urban development and land use.
Prerequisite: Math 1054 and four hours of geoscience or permission of instructor.

ES 4200 Remote Sensing (4)
Theory, technology and methods of remote sensing for observing the
earth. Application of remote sensing to problems in the earth sciences
including resource exploration, weather forecasting, environmental and land use.
Prerequisite: Eight hours of geoscience, Math 1054, Phys 2019 or Phys 2092.

Seminar-Research Courses & Honors Program

ES 4901-4902 Special Topics in Earth Science (3,3)
Intensive study of specific topics of an advanced nature
in the earth sciences. Subject of a semester s work varies.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

ES 4953 Earth Science Seminar I (2)
The student is asked to pursue a problem of current
interest. The student prepares and presents a paper to a seminar
group. Following the presentation, the speaker serves as moderator in
a discussion of the subjects. Writing Emphasis Course

ES 4954 Earth Science Seminar II (2)
A continuation of ES 4953. Writing Emphasis Course

ES 4971-72-73 Independent Research in Earth (1, 2, 3)

Each student pursues a specific reserach problem in earth science
under the supervision of a faculty member. Approximately forty-five
hours of work for each credit hour. May be repeated for credit but
only 3 credits may be used as a major elective.
Explicit written permission of sponsoring fauclty member and
department chairperson.

HONORS PROGRAM

Honors Program The Honors Program in Earth and Planetary
Environments had been developed for the twofold purposes of
recognition of superior achievement and the encouragement of
meaningful original research by senior majors. In order to be
eligible for admission to the honors program, the student must have
maintained a grade-point average of 3.0 in all courses through the end
of the junior year as well as a grade-point average of 3.0 in all
earth science courses through the end of the junior year.

ES 4963, 4964 Honors Research Seminar in Earth Science I and II (2,2)
Individual research of an original nature under the supervision of a
research sponsor. Results of the work to be presented as a seminar.
May be taken in place of but not in addition to ES 4953, 4954.
Prerequisites: Earth Science majors, of senior standing, with a grade
point average of 3.0 overall as well as in Earth Science courses
admitted upon written nomination by a departmental research sponsor
and written recommendation by one other departmental faculty member.
Writing Emphasis Course

Geography Courses

Geog 1010 The Earth, the Environment of Man (3)
An introduction to the physical basis of the human habitat; landforms, climate,
water, soils, and vegetation; regional patterns and relationships; and the
representation of geographic phenomena on maps, charts and graphs with field work.
Credit for graduation will not be granted for both Geog 1010 and Geol 1200.

Geog 2010 World Geography (3)
An introduction to human occupancy of the earth's varied regions:
population distributions, livelihoods, and physical settings.

Geog 2020 Conservation of Natural Resources (3)
A study of relationships among natural resources, technological development,
population growth and levels of living as a means of exploring and evaluating
the foundations of environmental management and conservation.
Prerequisite: Three hours of geography or a science or permission of instructor.

Geog 3110 Practical Geographic Skills (3)
The practical skills and techniques of the geographer, such as those developed
for studies in the field and the library, and for graphic, cartographic, written and
oral presentation of geographic information.
Prerequisite: Six hours in geography or permission of instructor.

Geog 3410 Urban Geography (3)
An examination of urban settlements with special emphasis on the practical
application of modern geographic theories to the contemporary urban situation.
Prerequisite: Six hours in geography or permission of instructor.

Geog 3420 The Resource Base and the Urban Pattern (3)
An investigation of the problems posed by the multiplicity of users for the limited
natural resources of urban areas.
Prerequisite: Six hours in geography or permission of instructor.

Geog 3920 Geography of Latin America (3)
The physical geography and human adaptation in Middle South America.
Prerequisite: Six hours in geography or permission of instructor.

Geog 3950 The Geography of New Jersey (3)
The various geographic aspects of the State of New Jersey: physical environment,
cultural diversity, resource base, and economic pattern. Special emphasis placed on
the high degree of urbanization which characterizes New Jersey. Field observations included.

Graduate Courses

Astronomy Courses

Astr 5101 Planets and Moons (3)
A comparative study of the terrestrial planets and the larger moons,
their characteristics and histories, with consideration given to the concepts
and methods employed in such investigations.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Astr 5110 The Search for Extraterrestrial Life (3)
Stellar evolution, planetary formation, and probabilities of extraterrestrial
life and methods and problems in contacting and communicating with
other possible galaxian civilizations.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Astr 5191 Planetary Geography (1)
Naming features and delineating mapping units on planetary surfaces.
Prerequisite: Graduate Status.

Geology Courses

Geol 5210 Geology of New Jersey (3)
A province-by-province study of the geologic history of New Jersey.
Field experience emphasized.
Prerequisites: Three upper division courses in geology and permission
of the department.

Geol 5211, 5212, 5312 Regional Geology (3, 4, 6)
Field study of the geology of a region which is significantly different
from that of the local area. The region selected for any given semester
varies. Course conducted in the region of investigation. Travel expenses
incurred by the student.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

Geol 5251 Advanced Sedimentology (4)
In-depth study of the processes responsible for the formation of sediments
and sedimentary rocks, including origin, methods of transportation,
environments of deposition of both clastic and nonclastic sediments;
and their diagenesis and lithification
Prerequisites: Geol 4266 Stratigraphy, undergraduate course in
sedimentology, or equivalent.

Geol 5252 Sedimentary Petrography (4)
Description and interpretation of the sedimentary rocks. Microscopic
and megascopic analysis of structural, textural and compositional properties
of sedimentary rocks, using both petrographic microscope and hand lens.
(3 hr. lec./3 hr. lab.)
Prerequisites: Optical Mineralogy and Advanced Sedimentology.

Geol 5262 Fluvial Processes (3)
An investigation of the erosional and depositional characteristic
of streams with an emphasis on viewing such activity as operating
within a larger drainage system.
Prerequisites: Geol 3265 Geomorphology or Geol 3266 Hydrology
or equivalent and permission of the department.

Geol 5272 Mineral Resources (3)
A study of the world's mineral resources, their origin, exploration,
uses and limitations and use in international politics.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Geol 5282 Special Topics in Geology (3)
Intensive study of a timely topic in geology. Subject matter
will vary. May be repeated once for credit.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

Geol 5291 Silicate Mineralogy (1)
Chemistry, structure, origin, occurrence and uses of the
silicate group of minerals; physical properties, hand sample
and crushed grain identification.
Prerequisites: Baccalaureate Degree.

Geol 5292 Drainage Patterns (1)
Description and analysis of map patterns of river systems.
Prerequisite: Graduate Status.

Geol 5293 Geologic Hazards: Floods (1)
Causes, effects, and possible human responses to riverine flooding.
Prerequisite: Graduate Status.

Geol 5294 Analysis of Sediments (1)
Methods of analysis of sedimentary materials; sampling design,
analytical techniques, data analysis, and interpretation.
Prerequisite: Baccalaureate Degree.

Meteorology Courses

Metr 5300 Atmospheric Storms (3)
Structure, behavior, and prediction of atmospheric storms.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Metr 5301 Special Topics in Meteorology (3)
Intensive study of a timely topic in meteorology. Subject selected
will vary. This course may be repeated once for credit.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

Metr 5360 Air Pollution (3)
An examination of the problem of air pollution as seen principally
from a meteorological viewpoint. Topics include the terminology and
nomenclature of air pollution, the history of air pollution, types of pollutants
in the atmosphere, atmospheric dispersion of pollutants, methods of
sampling and control, trends in legislation, and cost benefit and risk analysis.
Prerequisite: An undergraduate degree in science or permission of the instructor.

Oceanography Courses

Ocen 5450 Coastal and Estuarine Processes (3)
Analysis of the processes which develop and modify the beach
and estuarine environments. Anthropogenic effects are emphasized. Field trips
are required.
Prerequisites: Introductory courses in oceanography, two courses in calculus,
two courses in physics or permission of instructor.

Ocen 5452 Estuarine Geology and Geochemistry (4)
The sediments which blanket the floors of estuaries, including mechanisms
of deposition and chemical composition. Anthropogenic effects
are emphasized. Field trips are required.
Prerequisites: Introductory course in oceanography, two courses in chemistry,
a course in sedimentology or equivalent, or permission of instructor.

Ocen 5456 Marine Micropaleontology (4)
A taxonomic, ecologic and stratigraphic consideration of the common
marine fossil micro-organisms. Research project report and field trips required.
Also offered at the New Jersey Marine Science Consortium field station.
Prerequisites: Geol 3264 Invertebrate Paleontology and permission of department.

Ocen 5460 Aqueous Geochemistry (3)
A study of the chemistry of natural waters including the physical chemical
principles underlying the evaluation of aqueous chemical data. Pollution effects
stressed.
Prerequisites: Bachelor's degree including a full year of chemistry or equivalent
and permission of the department.

Ocen 5470 The Ocean Basins (3)
Study of the origin of the ocean basins and the geologic history
recorded therein.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

Ocen 5471 Special Topics in Oceanography (3)
Intensive study of specific topics of an advanced nature in oceanography.
Subject of a semester's work varies. This course may be repeated once for credit.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.