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2022-2023 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

GES 2750 - Preparation for Careers in the Earth and Environmental Sciences (3) [WID]


When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Junior Writing in the Discipline (WID)
This course provides instruction in geological and environmental science research methods, through both oral and written communication. Topics include: quantitative and qualitative analysis, image processing, survey of scientific literature and digital information retrieval services, research design, data management, and research ethics. Student learning is augmented with peer-review of fellow students’ work and participation in review and revision processes. All activities are designed to help prepare students to more effectively conduct projects and communicate with fellow STEM professionals in their future careers.
Prerequisite: GES 2250   and RC 2001  or its equivalent. Prerequisite or corequisite:  RC 2001  or its equivalent. Open only to GES majors and minors.