Geography | Geology

                                          Geology

1401. Earth Science I. (GEOL 1401) 4(3-2)
Introduction to principles and methods of earth science. Nature of the earth and its setting in space as revealed by a survey of physical
geology, meteorology, and oceanography. Designed for students not majoring in science or engineering. Occasional field trips may be
arranged. Laboratory fee, $5.

1402. Earth Science II. 4(3-2)
Survey of astronomy, the effects of physical processes operating on the earth's surface (geomorphology), and of earth history as interpreted
from fossils and rocks (historical geology). The significance to society of the earth sciences including environmental problems and natural
resource exploration and utilization. Occasional field trips may be arranged. Designed for students not majoring in science or engineering.
Prerequisite: GEOL 1403. Laboratory fee, $5.

1403. Physical Geology. (GEOL 1403) 4(3-2)
General composition and form of the earth's surface and the volcanic, erosional, depositional, and deformational processes which operate on it. The properties of the interior of the earth inferred from earthquakes and other external evidence. Occasional field trips may be arranged.
Laboratory fee, $5.

1404. Historical Geology. (GEOL 1404) 4(3-2)
The important change through which the earth has passed since its origin as a planet; especially, the history of the orderly evolution of life and
physical features evidenced in the rocks of the earth. Occasional field trips may be arranged. Prerequisite: GEOL 1403. Laboratory fee, $5.

1406. Nature of the Earth and the Universe. 4(3-4)
Subjects include physical geology, historical geology, meteorology, astronomy, and oceanography. Laboratory fee, $5.

3407. Field Geology. 4(3-3)
Geologic mapping on topographic maps and aerial photographs. Interpretation of field relationships. Basic topographic surveying methods and measurements using the Global Positioning System (GPS). Two weekend field trips required, including geologic mapping in the field and written
reports. Other problems simulated in the laboratory. Prerequisite: GEOL 1404. Laboratory fee, $5.

3409. Mineralogy. 4(3-3)
Morphological crystallography and symmetry concepts. Methods of identification of minerals by their physical and chemical properties. Origin
of economic minerals and ore deposits. Geological significance of common rock-forming minerals. One weekend field trip required. Prerequisites:
GEOL 1403 and 6 hours of chemistry. Laboratory fee, $5.

3411. Petrology. (3-3)
Classification and origin of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Laboratory emphasis on identification and interpretation of hand
specimens. One weekend field trip required. Prerequisite: GEOL 3409. Laboratory fee, $5.

3431. Stratigraphy and Sedimentology. 4(3-3)
Study of the composition, environment, sequence, and correlation of stratified rocks. Occasional field trips will be arranged. Prerequisites: GEOL
1403 AND GEOL 1404. Laboratory fee, $5.

3435. Invertebrate Paleontology. 4(3-3)
Morphology, evolution, and classification of fossil invertebrates. Paleoecology and geologic significance of fossils is emphasized. Occasional
field trips may be arranged. Prerequisites: GEOL 1403 and GEOL 1404. Laboratory fee, $5.

3445. Oceanography. 4(3-3)
Methods and principles of oceanography. The physical and chemical properties of the seas, life in the sea, and a comprehensive treatment of
marine geology. Saturday field trips will be arranged. Prerequisites: GEOG 1401 or GEOL 1403, or GEOL 1401. Laboratory fee, $5. May be used
for geography credit.

3481. Structural Geology. 4(3-3)
The inherent and imposed structures in rocks and their modes of formation. Mechanical principles of rock deformation, petrofabrics, regional
structural interpretation, theories of mountain building, and geotectonics. Prerequisites: GEOL 1403 AND GEOL 1404. Laboratory fee, $5.

4325. Aqueous Geochemistry. 3(3-1)
Introduces the processes controlling the chemical composition of surface and groundwater. Prerequisites: GEOL 1403, CHEM 1111, CHEM 1112,
CHEM 1311, and CHEM 1312.

4395. Special Problems. V:1-3
Supervised individual research of a geological problem that meets the needs and interest of the student. May be repeated for a maximum of 3
semester hours credit. Prerequisite: 18 semester hours of geology prior to registration. Laboratory fee, $5.

4417. Summer Field Course I. 4(3-V)
A summer term program covering geologic field methods and techniques. Includes the use and maintenance of field equipment, measurement,
description and interpretation of stratigraphic sections, identification and interpretation of field relations of sedimentary rocks, and preparation
of geological field reports. Classwork six days per week. Simultaneous enrollment in GEOL 4418 is mandatory. Prerequisites: GEOL 3411, GEOL
3431, GEOL 3407, and GEOL 3481. Laboratory fee, $6. Special Field Course Fee required.

4418. Summer Field Course II. 4(3-V)
A summer term program covering geologic field methods and techniques. Includes the identification and interpretation of field relations of
igneous and metamorphic rocks; geologic mapping on topographic, aerial-photo and plane-table base; and preparation of geological field
reports. Classwork six days per week. Simultaneous enrollment in GEOL 4417 is mandatory. Prerequisites: GEOL 3411, GEOL 3431, GEOL 3407,
and GEOL 3481. Laboratory fee, $6. Special Field Course Fee is required.

4420. Special Topics in Geoscience. 4(3-3)
One or more important concepts, developments or discoveries in geology. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: 12 semester hours of
geography and/or geology. Laboratory fee, $5.

4425. Hydrogeology. 4(3-2)
Principles of fluid, mass, and energy transport in geologic formations are emphasized to handle human affair problems such as water supply,
contamination, and energy resources. Prerequisite: GEOL 1403 and GEOL 1404.