Academic Team:

Phil Colbert (pcolbert@uoregon.edu) 
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Emeline
FIG Assistant

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UGST 109 FIG Seminar

TIME | BUILDING | CRN | 1 CREDIT

Changes to our environment directly impact all of us, but have you ever wondered where this environmental data comes from? The Analyzing Our Environment FIG explores the who, what, how, and the interpretation and analysis, of environmental data. Class activities will include collecting our own environmental data!

CS 122 Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving 

Science (>3) | 10:00-11:20 | 123 GSH | 11563 | 4 CREDITS

+Lab | 16:00-16:50 | B026 KLA | 11566 |

CS 122 is an introduction to computational problem solving and programming in a modern, high level, multi-paradigm language. The class introduces foundational computing problem-solving approaches, topics, and techniques, including program design, implementation, documentation, and testing.

The class takes a project-based, hands-on approach to developing computational problem solving approaches, concepts, and skills.

A programming language is not only a medium for controlling a computer; it is an instrument of human reason, as well. Modern languages like Python, Javascript, and C++ have great expressive power. They can be used for traditional, imperative programming, object-oriented and functional programming, and other approaches to software development.

CS 122 is a core ed science area course and counts toward the B. Sci. math/computing requirement. (It may count as one or the other but not both.) CS 122 is designed for both non-CS majors and CS/MACS majors preparing for the intro major sequence (200-level courses). CS 122 counts as prior programming experience for students intending to major or minor in Computer Science. No prior programming experience is required or expected for CS 122.

CIS 122 requires a pre-requisite of MATH 101 or equivalent. (Students must be ready for Math 111, but are not required to be taking it.)

ERTH 202 Earth Surface & Environment

Science (>3) | 8:30-9:50 | 166 LA | 12014 | 4 CREDITS

+Lab | 10:00-11:50 | 47 COL | 12016 | 

The earth's surface is continually in a state of change. Active geologic processes act to modify the shape and form of the land creating deep valleys at one location and broad floodplains in another. Surface rock that is exposed to the earth's atmosphere and hydrosphere begins to breakdown both physically and chemically through the process of weathering. Erosion then acts to sculpt the surface and transport loose sediment with the help of landslides, surface water, wind, and ice. If conditions are right, this sediment can be preserved and transformed into a new material referred to as sedimentary rock. Stored within these preserved rock samples are the clues that indicate when, where, and how these earth materials were formed. This course will introduce students to the characteristic landforms observed on earth as well as on other planets in our solar system. Students will learn how to identify geologic landforms, gain insight into how these landforms are formed, and learn how to read the rock record expressed within sedimentary rocks. The course learning outcomes are: Students will demonstrate an understanding of Earth’s surface processes, most notably weathering and erosion, river systems, and glacial processes. Students will demonstrate understanding of how the action of surface processes lend insight into Earth’s geologic history. Students will analyze the map expressions of different landforms. Students will demonstrate the ability to recognize geologic features in a landscape. Students, through course writing assignments, will evaluate roles of weathering and erosion in landscape The course format includes 3 lecture hours each week in addition to weekly labs. The labs will develop basic geologic skills such as the ability to read topographic maps, interpret aerial photographs, characterize human modification to the earth's surface, and identify rock samples. Core components: Graded materials include exams, lab assignments and short written assignments. Completion of ERTH 201, the first course in the introductory sequence, is encouraged but not required.