GEOL 499 - Capstone Seminar in Geosciences

Units: 3
Critical, in-depth study of selected topics of current and classical research in environmental geosciences; topics not repeated in two-year interval. Emphasizes development of information literacy and writing skills to effectively communicate in the language of the discipline.

Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Cross-listed: ENSC 499
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Develop in-depth knowledge of the literature on a selected topic in the environmental geosciences.
Synthesize and integrate information on aspects of physical sciences, law, policy, economics and social science in an assessment of the selected topic.
Demonstrate the ability to gather, evaluate and articulate environmental geosciences information through advanced written and oral communication.