2012 - 2013 catalog - Delta College

GLG 230 Introductory Field Methods in
Hydrogeology
2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: Successful completion (grade of “C” or better) in GLG
111, or GLG 130, or BIO 110. Introduces the field techniques used in
environmental site assessment, ground water monitoring, and ground
water testing. Includes soil water sampling, ground water sampling,
water quality testing, and water level recording. Explores topics of
geophysical surveying, water well installation, piezometer installation
and techniques to determine the direction of ground water flow. (15-45)
GLG 262AW Geology of Mackinac Island
1 Sem Hr
Studies the bedrock geology and glacial features of Mackinac Island and
surrounding areas, including Tahquamenon Falls. Weekend field trip
required with students paying their own expenses. (15-0)
GLG 262BW Geology of Pictured Rocks
1 Sem Hr
Studies the bedrock geology and geologic setting of Pictured Rocks
National Lakeshore, including surrounding rocks and water falls.
Weekend field trip is required with student paying their own expenses.
(15-0)
GLG 262W Geology of the Canadian Shield 1 Sem Hr
Studies the geologic and geographic features of the Lake Superior region
of Canada. Includes topics such as rock types, origin of landscape features,
physical environments, natural resources, and relationships of humans
with the environment. Weekend field trip required with students paying
their own expenses. (15-0)
GLG 266 Geology of the Grand Canyon 2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor. A study of the origin and
distribution of the geologic features of the Grand Canyon of Arizona.
Major topics include rock types, origin of landscape features, geologic
history of the Grand Canyon, and human impact of the environment.
Field work in the Grand Canyon is required. Students must pay own
expenses. (30-0)
GLG 267 Geology of Northern Lower Michigan 1 Sem Hr
Studies the rocks and glaciated features of the lower peninsula of
Michigan. Includes rock types, origin of landscape features, and studies of
the exposed bedrock geology. Weekend field trip required with students
paying own expenses. (15-0)
GLG 268 International Studies in Geology 1-4 Sem Hrs
Provides a geologic interpretation of selected world regions. Emphasis on
physical environments, natural geologic processes, and geologic history
of the study area. Includes class lectures, individual consultation, and
international field study. Expenses for the field study are the responsibility
of the student. (15-60,0)
GLG 290-299 Special Projects in Geology
History
HIS 111CW A Survey of Early Western
Civilization
4 Sem Hrs
Requires enrollment in a learning community. Studies political, social,
economic and cultural history of Europe from prehistoric times through
the 1500’s. Gives particular attention to civilizations and their relevant
contributions to the modern world. Credit may be earned in only one
of HIS 111, HIS 111CW, or HIS 111H. (60-0)
HIS 111HW A Survey of Early Western
Civilization - Honors
4 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: LEVEL 4 READING and LEVEL 2 WRITING and
permission of the Honors Office. Studies political, social, economic and
cultural history of Europe from prehistoric times through the 1500’s.
Gives particular attention to civilizations and their relevant contributions
to the modern world. Provides opportunities to engage in independent
intellectual inquiry to foster deeper learning. Credit may be earned in
HIS 111 or HIS 111H but not in both. (60-0)
HIS 111W A Survey of Early Western
Civilization
4 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: LEVEL 4 READING or LEVEL 2 WRITING. Studies
political, social, economic and cultural history of Europe from prehistoric
times through the 1500’s. Gives particular attention to civilizations and
their relevant contributions to the modern world. Credit may be earned
in HIS 111 or HIS 111H but not both. (60-0)
HIS 112HW A Survey of Later Western
Civilization - Honors
4 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: LEVEL 4 READING and LEVEL 2 WRITING and permission
of the Honors Office. HIS 111 recommended. Studies political, social,
economic, and cultural history of Europe from the 1600s to the present
time. Gives particular attention to cultural and democratic movements
and their influence on current history. Provides opportunities to engage
in independent intellectual inquiry to foster deeper learning. Credit may
be earned in only one of HIS 112, HIS 112H, HIS 111 or HIS 111H. (60-0)
HIS 112W A Survey of Later Western
Civilization
4 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: LEVEL 4 READING or LEVEL 2 WRITING. HIS 111
recommended. Studies political, social, economic, and cultural history
of Europe from the 1600s to the present time. Gives particular attention
to cultural and democratic movements and their influence on current
history. Credit may be earned in HIS 112 or HIS 112H but not both. (60-0)
HIS 214W Early African-American History
Pre-European Africa to 1877
3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: READING LEVEL 4 or WRITING LEVEL 2. Examines the
transition of Africans to Afro-Americans, the Americanized institution
of slavery, the development of the Afro-American community, and its
impact on the culture and society of the new world. Also examines
Afro-American resistance to slavery, free Afro-Americans, and the
participation of the Afro-American community in the Civil War and
Reconstruction. (45-0)
HIS 215W Recent African-American History:
Since 1850
3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: READING LEVEL 4 or WRITING LEVEL 2. Focuses on
the ideological, strategic and demographic changes and conflicts of
Afro-Americans since emancipation, with special emphasis on legal and
extra-legal terror and the many social movements including Bookerism,
Garveyism, Pan- Africanism, “The King Years” (specifically 1955-1968),
and the post-King era. Examines emerging Africa, new-racism, and the
diversity within the current Afro-American community. (45-0)
HIS 217W Hispanics in the U.S. 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites:READING LEVEL 4 or WRITING LEVEL 2. Surveys the
social, cultural, economic and political history of Hispanic Americans
(Spanish-speaking), which includes groups such as Mexican-Americans,
Cuban-Americans and Puerto Rican-Americans, with emphasis on
Mexican-Americans. Analyzes the present status of different Hispanic
groups and the problems that minority groups encounter in American
society. (45-0)
HIS 221W Early American History 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites:LEVEL 4 READING or LEVEL 2 WRITING. Introduces
American history from its immediate European background through
the Civil War Era. Emphasizes the growth of institutions and ideas.
Also examines the political, economic, and social experiences of the
young Republic, and their influence on contemporary America. (45-0)
HIS 222CW Recent American History 3 Sem Hrs
Requires enrollment in a learning community. Surveys modern
America from the Gilded Age to the present emphasizing the formation
of American character traits. Examines topics such as the frontier,
abundance, growth of government and regulation, the Depressions, and
the Cold War for their influence upon the development of the American
individual. Credit may be earned in HIS 222W or HIS 222CW, but not
both. (45-0)
Delta College 2012-2013
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