COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
616-100 PRINCIPLES OF GEOLOGY -- GL -- 5 cr
An introduction to the concepts which describe the origin and evolution of
the earth. Emphasis is on understanding (1) the material make-up of the
earth, (2) the internal and external processes which affect the earth, (3)
the scientific method as it applies to the study of the earth. One or more
field trips are taken. A special fee will be assessed to those students
electing to participate on an optional field trip to cover the cost of
chartering a bus. Four hours of lectures and two hours of lab each week.
Prereq: 600-105 or consent of instructor.
616-204 HISTORICAL GEOLOGY -- 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 or more
field trips. A special fee will be assessed to those students electing to
participate on an optional field trip to cover the cost of chartering a
bus.
Prereq: 600-105 or consent of instructor.
616-205 HISTORICAL GEOLOGY LABORATORY -- 1 cr
A laboratory course in earth history emphasizing paleontologic,
stratigraphic, and geologic map studies. One two-hour lab per week.
Prereq: 616-204 or con reg in 616-204.
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 or more field trips to observe shoreline processes. A special
fee will be assessed to those students electing to participate on an
optional field trip to cover the cost of chartering a bus.
Prereq: 600-105 or consent of instructor.
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.
Possibly one or two optional field trips will be taken in which students
will have to make a deposit to cover the cost of chartering a vehicle.
Two lectures and one two-hour lab per week. The course will be offered
during the Fall semester of the even numbered year.
Prereq: 616-100 or 722-210 or consent of instructor.
616-314 GLACIAL GEOLOGY -- 2 cr
A study of glacial processes and landforms, and effects of the glacial
climate. Emphasis is placed on the local area which is studied on a
number of field trips. One or more field trips. A special fee will be
assessed to those students electing to participate on an optional field
trip to cover the cost of chartering a bus.
Prereq: 616-100.
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 or more field trips. A special fee will be assessed to those
students electing to participate on an optional field trip to cover the
cost of chartering a bus.
Prereq: 616-100, (640-102 or 640-141 recommended).
616-316 INTRODUCTION TO PETROLOGY -- 3 cr
An introduction to petrology with emphasis on the mode of occurrence,
composition, classification and origin of igneous, sedimentary and
metamorphic rocks. Two lectures and one two-hour lab per week. Offered
every spring semester. One or more field trips. A special fee will be
assessed to those students electing to participate on an optional field
trip to cover the cost of chartering a bus.
Prereq: 616-100, 616-315, (640-104 and 800-163 recommended).
616-317 PALEONTOLOGY -- 3 cr
Description, with study specimens, of the most commonly found fossils
representative of the plant and animal kingdoms. The course is a survey
of many kinds of organisms that populated the earth during the past
geological ages. Two lectures and one two-hour lab per week. Offered
second semester, odd numbered years. One or more field trips. A special
fee will be assessed to those students electing to participate on an
optional field trip to cover the cost of chartering a bus.
Prereq: 616-100, 616-204 and 616-205; or 630-141, 630-142.
616-318 PRINCIPLES OF STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY -- 3 cr
Classification, description and genesis of the features produced in the
earth's crust by internal stresses and strains. Two hours of lecture and
two hours of lab each week. One or more field trips. A special fee will
be assessed to those students electing to participate on an optional field
trip to cover the cost of chartering a bus.
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 or more field trips. A special fee will be
assessed to those students electing to participate on an optional field
trip to cover the cost of chartering a bus.
Prereq: 616-100, 616-204, 616-205.
616-490/690 WORKSHOP -- 1-3 cr
Repeatable. Prereq: 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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