List of GES Courses
Courses offered by the Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences (GES) are listed below. For the most current course descriptions and information on semesters offered, please consult the Appalachian State University undergraduate bulletin for the GES Department. This flow chart of course prerequisities is very useful for planning your course progression.
GES 1010. Introduction to Environmental Sciences (3)
GES 1101. Introduction to Physical Geology (4)
GES 1102. Introduction to Historical Geology (4)
GES 1103. Environmental Change, Hazards, and Resources (4)
GES 1104. Water: Mountains to Sea (4)
GES 1105. Oceanography (4)
GES 1050. Conservation of Natural Resources in a Changing Climate (3)
GES 1842. Dinosaurs: Then and Now (3)
GES 2250. Evolution of the Earth (4)
GES 2301. Energy Extraction in Appalachia: Past, Present, Future (3) (same as AS 2301)
GES 2353. Public and K‑12 Outreach in Geological and Environmental Sciences (1)
GES 2451. Geological Sample Preparation (1)
GES 2500. Independent Study (1‑4)
GES 2750. Preparation for Careers in the Earth and Environmental Sciences (3)
GES 2751. Geology Field Methods I (2)
GES 2752. Environmental Science Field Methods (1)
GES 2857. Paleontology Field and Museum Methods (1‑3) (aka “Triassic Trip”)
GES 3025. Principles of Paleontology (3)
GES 3110. Environmental Regulation and Enforcement (3)
GES 3140. Quantifying Environmental Change (3)
GES 3150. Principles of Structural Geology and Tectonics (3)
GES 3160. Introduction to Geophysics (3) (same as PHY 3160)
GES 3170. Critical Zone Science (3)
GES 3220. Fundamentals of Mineralogy (3)
GES 3264. Paleontological Laboratory Techniques and Analytical Methods (1‑3)
GES 3310. Global Biogeochemical Cycles (3) (same as CHE 3310)
GES 3333. Geomorphology (3)
GES 3455. Quantitative Data Analysis for Earth and Environmental Scientists (3)
GES 3500. Independent Study (1‑4)
GES 3520. Instructional Assistance (1)
GES 3521. Secondary Science Field Experience (1)
GES 3530‑3549. Selected Topics (1‑4)
GES 3680. Geoarchaeology (3)
GES 3703. Issues in Environmental Geology (3)
GES 3715. Petrology and Petrography (3)
GES 3751. Geology Field Methods II (3)
GES 3800. Sedimentology and Stratigraphy (3)
GES 3810. The Reef Environment and Geology of Modern Carbonate Systems (3)
GES 4025. Introduction to Multivariate Data (3) [Dual‑listed with GES 5025]
GES 4209. Analysis and Implications of Environmental Issues (1) [Gen Ed: Capstone Experience]
GES 4210. Geology Seminar (1) [Gen Ed: Capstone Experience]
GES 4500. Independent Study (1-4)
GES 4501. Senior Honors Research (1‑3)
GES 4510. Senior Honors Thesis (3)
GES 4530-4549. Selected Topics (1-4)
GES 4630. Hydrogeology (3) [Dual‑listed with GES 5630]
GES 4705. Engineering Geology (3) [Dual‑listed with GES 5705]
GES 4751. Geology Field Methods III (3)
GES 4835. Summer Field Geology (6) [Dual‑listed with GES 5835] — may also be replaced with GES 3751 & GES 4751 (Geology Field Methods II and III)
GES 4900. Internship in Environmental Science (1‑12)