what is the geology course department number uiowa

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EES:1050 Introduction to Geology 4 s.h.
GE: Natural Sciences with Lab.

Field Requirement

To complete the major, students must have field experience. They may take two semesters of EES:1180 Geology Field Trip: Selected National Parks or EES:3160 Field Trip, or one semester of each of these courses (total of 4 s.h.). Or they may take one semester of EES:2831 Geologic Field Methods or the Iowa Lakeside Laboratory session.

Independent Research Option for Earth and Environmental Science Majors

A junior or senior who is ready to pursue independent research for credit in Earth and Environmental Sciences may assist a faculty member or graduate student with a current research project in EES:2190 Directed Study or may initiate a small-scale project involving a combination of field, laboratory, and library investigation with EES:3190 Directed Study.

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B.A. Degree Course Requirements

Field Requirement

  • To complete the major, students must have field experience. They may take two semesters of EES:1180 Geology Field Trip: Selected National Parks or EES:3160 Field Trip, or one semester of each of these courses (total of 4 s.h.). Or they may take one semester of EES:2831 Geologic Field Methods or the Iowa Lakeside Laboratory session.
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Independent Research Option For Earth and Environmental Science Majors

  • A junior or senior who is ready to pursue independent research for credit in Earth and Environmental Sciences may assist a faculty member or graduate student with a current research project in EES:2190 Directed Study or may initiate a small-scale project involving a combination of field, laboratory, and library investigation with EES:3190 Directed Study. Independent study is en…
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