GSC 290. Topics in Geoscience.
Cr. 1-3. A course investigating a specific aspect of geoscience. Possible topics include human impacts on the environment, severe and unusual weather, and oceanography. Course work may involve field and laboratory experiences. May be repeated when the topic is different.

GSC 291. Topics in Geoscience Tools.
Cr. 1-3. A course investigating a specific aspect of geoscience technology or analysis. Possible topics include the global positioning system, meteorological instrumentation, raster GIS, data analysis, and research design. May be repeated when the topic is different.

GSC 493. Geoscience Seminar.
Cr. 3. A capstone course incorporating reading, discussion, and research on contemporary issues in geoscience. Required for geoscience majors. Prerequisite: senior standing. Normally offered every spring semester.

GSC 495. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-3. Individual research on a topic in geoscience agreed upon by a student and faculty member of his/her choice from the Department. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing and consent of the Chair of the Department.

See course listings for Geography, Meteorology, and Geology for descriptions of other courses in the Geoscience major and minor.