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616-101 ELEMENTS OF GEOLOGY GM
4 cr
An introduction to the study of the earth. Emphasis is placed on: (1)
the materials which make up the earth, (2) the internal and external processes
which affect the earth, (3) the length of geologic time, and (3) the methods
of science, especially as they apply to the study of the Earth. One half-day
field trip in the immediate area is required. An optional field trip, requiring
a transportation fee will be conducted to the Baraboo Hills region. Three
hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.
Coreq: 760-140 or 760-141. Unreq: 616-100
616-204 EARTH AND LIFE HISTORY GM 3 cr
A study of the changes in the earth's crust and life through geologic
time and the methodology used in reconstructing earth history. One field
trip is required. A special fee will be assessed to those students electing
to participate on an optional field trip to cover transportation costs.
Coreq: 760-140 or 760-141
616-205 HISTORICAL GEOLOGY LABORATORY 1 cr
A laboratory course in earth history emphasizing paleontologic, stratigraphic,
and geologic map studies. One field trip is required. One two-hour lab
per week.
Prereq: 616-204 or con reg in 616-204.
616-206 PLANETARY GEOLOGY 3 cr
A study of geological phenomena including (1) internal processes such
as gravity, magnetism and volcanism, and convection, and (2) external processes
such as glaciation, impact, wind and water erosion, and mass movement which
affect the origin, evolution, and current structure of the planets, satellites,
meteoroids, and asteroids. Processes affecting the earth and major features
of the Earth will be used to illustrate and explain planetary processes.
Coreq: 760-140 or 760-141
616-300 PRINCIPLES OF OCEANOGRAPHY GM 3 cr
A study of the physical, chemical, geological and biological aspects
of the major water masses of the world and human dependency on these water
masses. One field trip to observe shoreline processes is required. A special
fee will be assessed to students electing to participate in an optional
field trip to cover the transportation costs.
Coreq: 760-140 or 760-141
616-301/501 ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY 3 cr
A study of the physical and cultural problems associated with earthquakes,
volcanism, weathering and mass movement, running water, groundwater, glaciers,
coastal processes, waste disposal, contaminant hydrogeology, nonrenewable
resources, and environmental health. An analysis of various engineering
solutions and land use planning approaches concerning these problems will
be examined. At least one field trip will be required. A special fee will
be assessed to students who participate in optional field trips to cover
transportation costs.Two lectures and one two-hour lab per week.
Prereq: 616-100 or 722-210 or consent of instructor.
GEOLGY 307 DINOSAURS
GM 3 u
The proposed course will examine all aspects of Dinosaurs from Earth
System Science perspective. Who were the Dinosaurs? When, how and where
did they live on earth? What is their relationship to birds? What ere the
circumstances of their extinction?
Coreq: MATH 140 OR 141
616-315 INTRODUCTION TO MINERALOGY 4 cr
An introduction to mineralogy with emphasis on the principles of crystallography,
physical mineralogy, chemical mineralogy and the systematic classification
of minerals. Three lectures and one two-hour lab per week. One field trip
is required. A special fee will be assessed to those students electing
to participate on an optional field trip to cover transportation costs.
Offered every fall term.
Prereq: 616-100, (640-102 or 640-141 recommended).
616-316 PETROLOGY 4 cr A study of the mode of occurrence, composition,
classification, and origin of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.
Special emphasis is placed on (1) hand specimen and microscopic characteristics
as indicators of the origin and evolution of rocks and (2) the chemical
and physical aspects of rocks which control their origin and evolution.
Two lectures and two two-hour labs per week. Offered every spring semester.
One field trip is required. A special fee will be assessed of those students
electing to participate in an optional field trip to cover transportation
costs.
Prereq: 616-100, 616-315, (640-104 and 800-163 recommended).
HISTORY
616-317 PALEONTOLOGY 3 cr
An introduction to the history of life on Earth. Lectures focus on
concepts in paleontology including origin of life; evolution; ecology;
and use of fossils in the solution of geologic problems. Characteristics
of common fossils will be the focus of the laboratory. Two lectures and
one two-hour lab per week. One field trip is required; up to two optional
field trips possible (fee required to cover cost of optional trips).
Prereq: 616-100, 616-204 and 616-205; or 630-141, 630-142.
616-318 STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY 4 cr
A study of the classification, description, and genesis of features
produced in the earth's crust by stresses and resulting strain. Emphasis
is placed on (1) understanding stress and strain, (2) the recognition and
interpretation of structural features, outcrop patterns, and subsurface
geology, (3) preparation and interpretation of geologic maps, and (4) the
geologic structural provinces of North America. Two lectures and two two-hour
labs per week. Offered every spring semester. One field trip is required.
A special fee will be assessed to those students electing to participate
on an optional field trip to cover transportation costs.
Prereq: 616-100, (760-152 recommended).
616-319 STRATIGRAPHY AND SEDIMENTATION 3 cr
Classification and description of the various kinds of sediments and
sedimentary rock units; sedimentary facies; cyclic sedimentation; and techniques
of correlating sedimentary rocks. Two hours of lecture and two hours of
lab each week. One field trip is required. A special fee will be assessed
to those students electing to participate on an optional field trip to
cover transportation costs.
Prereq: 616-100, 616-204, 616-205.
GEOLGY 352 GEOHAZARDS 3 u
The course will focus on the physical processes that create environmental
hazards (e.g. earthquakes, volcanoes, severe weather), the primary controls
on their frequency and intensity, and how human decision-making can influence
the magnitude of impact that they have when they inevitably occur. Comparisons
are made between impacts of hazards on developing versus developed countries.
Prereq: GEOGRPY 210 OR GEOLGY 100 OR GEOLGY 101 OR an approved equivalent
lab course from another discipline.
616-490/690 WORKSHOP 1-3 cr
Repeatable.
Prereq: Consent of instructor.
616-492 FIELD STUDIES IN GEOLOGY 1-3 cr
Field studies of classic geologic regions. Emphasis will be placed
on training in the basic techniques and methods of field studies, recognition
and interpretation of geologic structures, and the use of field observations
to develop both geologic understanding of the region studied and geologic
reasoning ability. Students will be responsible for the cost of the university
van rental and other trip expenses.
Coreq: enrollment in or completion of 616-100 or consent of instructor.
616-494 SEMINAR 1-3 cr
An intensive study of one or more philosophical issues that supplement
the curriculum. Original research papers may be expected as partial fulfillment
of the course requirements.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Consent of instructor.
616-496/696 SPECIAL STUDIES 1-3 cr
Repeatable.
Prereq: Consent of instructor.
616-498 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN GEOLOGY 1-3 cr
Repeatable.
Prereq: 8 cr in geology or cons instr and program coordinator.
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