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Carpenter, John R.; And Others – Journal of Geological Education, 1976
Presented is a description of an undergraduate environmental education course which includes, interaction between material environment, social environment, and internal environment (i.e. emotional concerns). (SL)
Descriptors: College Science, Conservation (Environment), Course Descriptions, Course Objectives

Powell, William E. – Journal of Geological Education, 1981
Provides an overview of a one-semester course in rocks and minerals for non-geology majors taught at Pittsburg State University. Includes information involving the methodology and content of the course, equipment needed, textbook selection, and general impressions of the course. (DS)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Content, Course Descriptions, Course Organization

Stephens, George Christopher; And Others – Journal of Geological Education, 1987
Describes a six-week, six-credit, field-based physical and historical geology course offered by Lehigh University (Pennsylvania) in conjunction with its standard summer field studies program. Stresses the advantages of integrating physical and historical geology concepts in a field setting. (TW)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Content, Course Descriptions, Course Organization

Hayes, Willis Boyd – Journal of Geological Education, 1986
Describes and provides suggestions for organizing a gemology course for both geology and non-geology undergraduate majors. Includes a sample outline for the course and identifies equipment needed and specimens. Lists recommended supplementary course materials. (TW)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Course Organization, Crystallography

Orion, Nir – Journal of Geological Education, 1989
Describes a method of integrating a course syllabus with a field geological inventory of the surrounding area. Consists of three modules, each with a preparatory unit, field trip, and summary unit. Discusses first hand experiences, learning cycles, novelty factors, and moving from the concrete to abstract. (MVL)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Course Descriptions, Course Organization, Curriculum Development