Geology (GEOL)
Environmental Science and Policy
101 Introductory Geology I (4:3:3). The Earth, processes that
operate within the Earth and on its surface, and human interaction with the Earth.
Topics include minerals, earthquakes and seismology, isostasy, igneous processes
and rocks, paleomagnetism and plate tectonics, weathering, mass movements, rivers
and streams, groundwater, glaciers, and marine processes. May include field trips.
102 Introductory Geology II (4:3:3). Prerequisite: GEOL
101. Earth processes in a historical context. Topics include sedimentary
rocks and principles, deformation and metamorphism, mountain building and plate
tectonics, geologic time, fossils, and historical development of continents. May
include field trips.
206 Topics in Geology I (1-3:1-3:0). Discussion of a particular
topic in geology. May include field trips.
302 Mineralogy (4:3:3). Prerequisites: GEOL 101 and 102,
with a grade of C or better, and CHEM 211. Crystallographic, optical, chemical,
and physical properties of minerals. May include field trips
303. Field Mapping Techniques (3:0:6). Prerequisites:
30 credits including MATH 105 or equivalent and GEOG 102 or GEOL 101. Basic
techniques for collecting, recording, and plotting spatial field data including
the use of topographic maps, compasses, transit, alidade, and global positioning
systems (GPS). Includes field work.
304 Sedimentary Geology (4:3:3). Prerequisites: GEOL 101,
102, and a grade of C or better in GEOL 302. Introduction to sedimentation,
sedimentary petrology, facies analysis, and stratigraphy. May include field trips.
306 Soil Science (3:3:0). Prerequisites: GEOL 101, BIOL 103 or 213. Composition,
classification, physical properties, and origin of soils. May include field trips.
308 Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology (4:3:3). Prerequisites:
GEOL 101, 102, a grade of C or better in GEOL 302, and MATH 105 or equivalent.
Genesis, classification, and recognition of igneous and metamorphic rocks. May
include field trips.
309/BIOL 309 Introduction to Oceanography (3:3:0). Prerequisite:
GEOL 101, BIOL 103 or 213. Introduction to physical, chemical, biological,
and geological aspects of the oceanic environment. May include field trip.
312 Invertebrate Paleontology (4:3:3). Prerequisites:
GEOL 101, 102, or BIOL 103, 104, or BIOL 213, 303, 304. Classification, evolutionary
trends, and distribution of the common invertebrate fossils. May include field
trips.
313 Hydrogeology (3:3:0). Prerequisites: GEOL 101 or GEOG
102, MATH 113, and CHEM 211. Geological and hydrologic factors controlling
the occurrence, distribution, movement, quality, and development of groundwater.
315 Topics in Geology II (1-3:1-3:0). Prerequisites: GEOL
101 and 102. Discussions of a particular topic in geology. May include field
trips.
316 Computers in Geology (3:3:0). Prerequisite: GEOL 101,
102, 302, one semester of mathematics, or permission of instructor. Uses
of mainframe and microcomputers, with emphasis on geologic applications.
317 Geomorphology (4:3:3). Prerequisites: GEOL 101 and
102, with a grade of C or better, or six credits in GEOG, including GEOG 102;
GEOG 412 is strongly recommended. Analysis of processes that occur at the
Earth's surface and the resulting landforms. Labs stress the recognition and evaluation
of landforms using maps and aerial photographs and the methods of data collection
used in the study of surficial geology. May include field trips.
401 Structural Geology (4:3:3). Prerequisites: A grade of
C or better in GEOL 302, and MATH 110, 111, or 113. Igneous, sedimentary, and
metamorphic rocks in folded, faulted, and metamorphosed terrains. May include
field trips.
402 Geological Development of North America (3:3:0). Prerequisites:
GEOL 101, 102, 302, 304, 308, and 401. Geological history of North America
in terms of plate tectonics. Geological development and history of North America's
major regions. May include field trips.
403 Geochemistry (3:3:0). Prerequisites: GEOL 101 and
CHEM 211 and 212. Stable isotope geochemistry, crystal geochemistry, geochronology,
water geochemistry, organic geochemistry, and the geochemistry of rocks.
404 Geological Field Techniques (3:0:6). Prerequisites:
GEOG 203, GEOL 101, 102, 302, 304, 308, and 401. Mapping techniques involved
in the collection of geological field data. Includes field work.
405 Geology of Mineral and Energy Resources (3:3:0). Prerequisites:
GEOL 101, 102, 302, 304, 308, and 401. Topics include metallic and nonmetallic
ore deposits, fossil fuels, alternate energy resources, and methods by which each
is used. May include field trips.
406. Seminar in Earth and Environmental Science (3:3:0) Prerequisite:
90 credits. Capstone seminar for earth and environmental science majors.
Students read and discuss research literature and produce and present original
papers.
408, 409 Practic0um for Geology Laboratories (1:1:3). Prerequisites:
Geology major with 80 credits and permission of department chair. Study of
the techniques used to make the geology lab an effective component in geological
education. Discussions of the development of testing materials, supplemented by
experience in the operation of a lab section of a geology course.
410 Research Proposal Preparation (1:1:0). Prerequisites:
Geology or earth science major with 80 credits and permission of department chair.
Preparation for research in GEOL 411, to include literature research, initial
data collection, and preparation of a research proposal.
411 Geological Research (3:0:3). Prerequisite: GEOL 410.
Geological research including data collection and reduction, interpretation, preparation
of a written report, and oral presentation of results.
417 Geophysics (3:3:0). Prerequisites: GEOL 101, MATH
113, one year of physics, or permission of instructor. Basic principles of
geophysics including gravity, magnetism, and seismic reflection/refraction.
480 Internship (1-3:0:0). Prerequisite: Open only to majors
with 90 credits. Internships are approved study programs with specific employers.
Contact department one semester before enrollment.
500, 501 Selected Topics in Modern Geology (1-3:1-3:0), (1-3:1-3:0).
Prerequisite: Baccalaureate degree in geology or permission of instructor.
Lecture/lab/field trip. Topic designated in the class schedule.
503 Special Topics in Earth Science (1-6:1-6:0). Prerequisite:
Employment or anticipation of employment as an earth science teacher. In-service
course designed to strengthen and update a teacher's knowledge of earth science.
May include field trips.
800 Studies for the Doctor of Philosophy in Education (variable credit).
Prerequisite: Admission to the Ph.D. in Education program to study geology.
Program of studies designed by student's discipline director and approved by student's
doctoral committee that allows the student to participate in the current research
of the discipline director and results in a paper reporting the original contributions
of the student. Enrollment may be repeated.
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