GEO 503 - Fundamentals of Geoenvironmental Research Credits: 3

Builds student skills common to developing, implementing, and disseminating research projects in the major sub-disciplines of geoenvironmental studies. Generates opportunities to develop critical reading, writing, and presentation skills. Students will develop a literature review and a research proposal, as would be appropriate for either an independent research project or a master’s thesis. Also develops fundamental skills for preparing grant proposals, professional reports, and oral and graphic presentations.