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Experimental Course LEHMAN COLLEGE OF THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL, GEOGRAPHIC AND GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES CURRICULUM CHANGE 1. Type of change: Experimental Course 2. Course Description: GEO 245 Earth Materials 5 hours (3 lecture; 2 lab), 4 credits Presentation of the fundamentals of mineralogy and petrology (igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary) with a focus on common rock-forming minerals, crystal structure, mineral and rock identification, soil, and water within the context of biogeochemical cycles. PREREQ: GEO 167 or 166 or 101. 3. Rationale: This course incorporates key aspects of mineralogy, crystal structure and identification of rock-forming minerals in hand sample, with petrology of predominant igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks in relation to their tectonic environment. Also considered are other Earth materials such as soil and water. Correlative learning about rock-forming minerals, petrology within the context of biogeochemical cycles (tectonic, rock, and hydrologic) is in keeping with recent conceptual shifts towards Earth systems science which views the planet in terms of interrelated spheres linked by dynamic processes. It is designed to replace GEO 244 Mineralogy as a required course in the Geology Major and Geology Minor. GEO 244 Mineralogy is a 6-hour, laboratory focused course emphasizing crystallographic and microscopic determinative mineralogy best suited for students preparing for graduate study and careers in fields associated with mineralogy or petrography. Our current facilities do not allow us to offer this course but we hope to be able to do so once we have relocated to the new science facility. GEO 245 will provide a broader foundation for students preparing for geoscience careers. 4. Academic Objectives and Justification for the Course: It is expected that students will master the fundamentals of mineralogy: • Chemical composition and crystal structure of major rock-forming minerals • Identification of major rock forming minerals in hand sample It is expected that students will master fundamentals of petrology: • Composition of predominant igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks • Identification of predominant igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks It is expected that student will gain an understanding of the interaction of the rock, hydrologic, and tectonic cycle. 5. Syllabus/Sample Text: I. Minerals Page 1 8/9/2004 Experimental Course A. Mineral Characteristics: Composition & Crystal Structure B. Mineral Properties II. Common Minerals in Earth’s Crust: A. Silicates B. Carbonates, Phosphates, and Sulfates C. Ore Minerals III. Minerals and Plate Tectonics IV. Petrography A. Igneous B. Metamorphic C. Sedimentary V. Biogeochemical Cycles A. Tectonic B. Rock C. Water Texts under consideration: Mineralogy, 2nd Edition: Dexter Perkins Petrology: The Study of Igneous, Sedimentary & Metamorphic Rocks: Raymond 6. Effect on Curriculum Offering Outside of the Departments: None. 7. Faculty: This course will be taught by faculty members currently in the department. 8. Estimated Enrollment and Frequency: Estimated enrollment is 15-20. This course will be offered once every year. 9. Date of Departmental Approval: Page 2 8/9/2004 Experimental Course LEHMAN COLLEGE OF THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL, GEOGRAPHIC AND GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES CURRICULUM CHANGE 1. Type of change: New Course 2. Course Description: GEO 245 Earth Materials 5 hours (3 lecture; 2 lab), 4 credits Presentation of the fundamentals of mineralogy and petrology (igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary) with a focus on common rock-forming minerals, crystal structure, mineral and rock identification, soil, and water within the context of biogeochemical cycles. PREREQ: GEO 167 or 166 or 101. 3. Rationale: This course incorporates key aspects of mineralogy, crystal structure and identification of rock-forming minerals in hand sample, with petrology of predominant igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks in relation to their tectonic environment. Also considered are other Earth materials such as soil and water. Correlative learning about rock-forming minerals, petrology within the context of biogeochemical cycles (tectonic, rock, and hydrologic) is in keeping with recent conceptual shifts towards Earth systems science which views the planet in terms of interrelated spheres linked by dynamic processes. It is designed to replace GEO 244 Mineralogy as a required course in the Geology Major and Geology Minor. GEO 244 Mineralogy is a 6-hour, laboratory focused course emphasizing crystallographic and microscopic determinative mineralogy best suited for students preparing for graduate study and careers in fields associated with mineralogy or petrography. Our current facilities do not allow us to offer this course but we hope to be able to do so once we have relocated to the new science facility. GEO 245 will provide a broader foundation for students preparing for geoscience careers. 4. Academic Objectives and Justification for the Course: It is expected that students will master the fundamentals of mineralogy: • Chemical composition and crystal structure of major rock-forming minerals • Identification of major rock forming minerals in hand sample It is expected that students will master fundamentals of petrology: • Composition of predominant igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks • Identification of predominant igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks It is expected that student will gain an understanding of the interaction of the rock, hydrologic, and tectonic cycle. 5. Syllabus/Sample Text: I. Minerals Page 3 8/9/2004 Experimental Course A. Mineral Characteristics: Composition & Crystal Structure B. Mineral Properties II. Common Minerals in Earth’s Crust: A. Silicates B. Carbonates, Phosphates, and Sulfates C. Ore Minerals III. Minerals and Plate Tectonics IV. Petrography A. Igneous B. Metamorphic C. Sedimentary V. Biogeochemical Cycles A. Tectonic B. Rock C. Water Texts under consideration: Mineralogy, 2nd Edition: Dexter Perkins Petrology: The Study of Igneous, Sedimentary & Metamorphic Rocks: Raymond 6. Effect on Curriculum Offering Outside of the Departments: None. 7. Faculty: This course will be taught by faculty members currently in the department. 8. Estimated Enrollment and Frequency: Estimated enrollment is 15-20. This course will be offered once every year. 9. Date of Departmental Approval: Page 4 8/9/2004 Experimental Course LEHMAN COLLEGE OF THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK Department of Environmental, Geographic and Geological Sciences 1. Type of Change: Change in Degree Requirements: Hegis #: 1914 Program Code: 451 2. From: 32- TO 36 CREDIT MAJOR IN GEOLOGY, B.A. The required credits are distributed as following: Credits (32-36): 12 In required GEO courses: GEO 101 or 100 or 166, 167, and 244 12 In elective GEO courses: GEO 242, 303,333, 348 or other courses approved by the major advisor 8-12 In courses in a related science or mathematics (physics, chemistry, biology or mathematics) as approved by the major advisor GRADUATE STUDY IN GEOLOGY Students preparing for graduate study in geology should take chemistry, physics and calculus and one foreign language or computer proficiency course. FIELD STUDY Participation in a four- to six-week summer field course is strongly urged. With the prior permission of the chair, up to 6 credits from this summer program may be counted toward the geology major. 3. To: MAJOR IN GEOLOGY, B.A., 36 TO 40 CREDITS The required credits are distributed as follows: 16 credits in required GEO courses: GEO 100 Marine Sciences (4 credits) GEO 166 Processes of Global Change (4 credits) OR GEO 101 Physical Geology (4 credits) GEO 167 Evolution of the Earth (4 credits) GEO 245 Earth Materials (4 credits) Page 5 8/9/2004 Experimental Course 12 credits in elective GEO/GEP courses to be chosen from: GEO 236 Environmental Geology (4 credits) GEO 348 Structural Geology (4 credits) GEO 375 Field Problems in Geology (4 credits) GEO 410 Environmental Geochemistry (4 credits) GEO 448 Plate Tectonics (4 credits) GEP 350 Special Projects in Geographic Information Systems (4 credits) (Other courses may be substituted for elective requirements with department permission.) 8-12 credits in courses in a related science or mathematics (physics, chemistry, biology or mathematics) as approved by the major advisor. PREPARATION FOR GRADUATE STUDY IN GEOLOGY Students preparing for graduate study in geology should take chemistry, physics and calculus and one foreign language and a computer proficiency course. FIELD STUDY Participation in a four- to six-week summer field course, either GEO 375 at Lehman or an equivalent course at another accredited institution is strongly urged. With the prior permission of the chair, up to 6 credits from this summer course may be counted toward the geology major. 4. Rationale: The changes in the requirements for the major may be summarized as follows: Course dropped as requirement: 1. GEO 244 Mineralogy Course added as requirement: 1. GEO 245 Earth Materials (new course) Courses dropped from the list of suggested GEO electives: 1. GEO 242 Introduction to Paleontology 2. GEO 303 Stratigraphy and Sedimentology 3. GEO 333 Petrology Courses added to the list of suggested GEO/GEP electives: 1. GEO 236 Environmental Geology 2. GEO 375 Field Problems in Geology 3. GEO 410 Environmental Geochemistry 4. GEO 448 Plate Tectonics (revised existing course) 5. GEP 350 Special Projects in Geographic Information Systems Page 6 8/9/2004 Experimental Course I. Rationale for changing “GEO 100 OR GEO 101 OR GEO 166” to “GEO 100 AND GEO 101 OR GEO 166”. GEO 100 Marine Science focuses on study of the Oceans while GEO 101 and GEO 166 focus largely on continental geology. The OR-OR structure leaves majors with either oceans or continents when they should have both. This change increases the total credits required for completion of the major from 32-26 to 36 to 40. This is consistent with typical/acceptable range of required credits for majors in Natural Sciences and is justified by the expansion of the content coverage. II. Rationale for replacing GEO 244 with GEO 245. GEO 244 Mineralogy is a highly focused course emphasizing crystallographic and microscopic determinative mineralogy best suited for students preparing for graduate study and careers in fields associated with mineralogy or petrography. GEO 245 Earth Materials incorporates two key aspects of mineralogy, crystal structure and identification of rock-forming minerals in hand sample, with petrology of predominant igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks in relation to their tectonic environment. Correlative learning about rock-forming minerals, petrology and biogeochemical cycles (tectonic, rock, and hydrologic) is in keeping with recent conceptual shifts towards Earth systems science which views the planet in terms of interrelated spheres linked by dynamic processes. GEO 244 Mineralogy is a 6-hour, laboratory focused course emphasizing crystallographic and microscopic determinative mineralogy best suited for students preparing for graduate study and careers in fields associated with mineralogy or petrography. Our current facilities do not allow us to offer this course but we hope to be able to do so once we have relocated to the new science facility. In addition, GEO 245 will provide a broader foundation for students preparing for geoscience careers. III. Rationale for dropping GEO 242, GEO 303 and GEO 333 from the list of suggested GEO electives: GEO 242 Introduction to Paleontology, GEO 303 Stratigraphy and Sedimentology, and GEO 333 Petrology are geared towards preparing students for careers in the petroleum and mining industries. The narrow, segmented focus of each of these courses is more appropriate to a Bachelor of Science rather than a Bachelor of Arts degree. The scope of geoscience careers has broadened immensely in the past two decades requiring a foundation that encompasses a wider range of preparation that interconnects rather than separates disciplines. In addition, key aspects of petrology will be presented in the new required course GEO 245 Earth Materials. IV. Rationale for adding GEO 236, GEO 375, GEO 410, GEO 448, and GEP 350 to the list of suggested GEO/GEP electives: GEO 236 Environmental Geology is added as a suggested elective in order to introduce the aspect of environmental science to the degree program. Environmental science has blossomed as discipline in recent years, become indispensable to students preparing for geoscience careers or graduate study. GEO 375 Problems in Page 7 8/9/2004 Experimental Course Field Geology is added to provide field experience to students who, in our urban environment, frequently lack direct experience of the natural world. It must be stressed that geology is essentially a field-based discipline, an aspect that is often overlooked in urban institutions. GEO 410 Environmental Geochemistry through the study of biogeochemistry students will learn to analyze and develop solutions to complex interconnected environmental issues. GEO 448 Plate Tectonics (revised existing course) is added to provide student with a framework for their studies through presentation of Plate Tectonics as a Unifying Theory comparable to Evolution. GEP 350 Special Projects in GIS is added to provide students with the foundation and application of GIS theory and technology currently in used extensively in geoscience. 5. Effect outside Department: None 6. Date of Department Approval: 5 September 2007 Page 8 8/9/2004 Experimental Course LEHMAN COLLEGE OF THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK Department of Environmental, Geographic and Geological Sciences 1. Type of Change: Change in Minor Requirements: Hegis #: 1914 Program Code: 451 2. From: REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MINOR IN GEOLOGY The minor in Geology consists of GEO 167 (4 credits), GEO 244 (4 credits), and one additional course at the 300 or 400 level. GEO 490 is acceptable. 3. To: MINOR IN GEOLOGY, 12 CREDITS The required credits are distributed as follows: GEO 167 Evolution of the Earth (4 credits) GEO 245 Earth Materials (4 credits) Additional courses at the 300 or 400 level. . 4. Rationale: The changes in the requirements for the major may be summarized as follows: Course dropped as requirement: 1. GEO 244 Course added as requirement: 1. GEO 245 Earth Materials (new course) I. Rationale for replacing GEO 244 with GEO 245. GEO 244 Mineralogy is a highly focused course emphasizing crystallographic and microscopic determinative mineralogy best suited for students preparing for graduate study and careers in fields associated with mineralogy or petrography. GEO 245 Earth Materials incorporates two key aspects of mineralogy, crystal structure and identification of rock-forming minerals in hand sample, with petrology of predominant igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks in relation to their tectonic environment. Correlative learning about rock-forming minerals, petrology and biogeochemical cycles (tectonic, rock, and hydrologic) is in keeping with recent conceptual shifts towards Earth systems science which views the planet in terms of interrelated spheres linked by Page 9 8/9/2004 Experimental Course dynamic processes. GEO 244 Mineralogy is a 6-hour, laboratory focused course emphasizing crystallographic and microscopic determinative mineralogy best suited for students preparing for graduate study and careers in fields associated with mineralogy or petrography. Our current facilities do not allow us to offer this course but we hope to be able to do so once we have relocated to the new science facility. In addition, GEO 245 will provide a broader foundation for students preparing for geoscience careers. 5. Effect outside Department: None 6. Date of Department Approval: 5 September 2007 Page 10 8/9/2004