Geology Course Offerings
GEOL 1030 Essentials of Geology (4)
A one-semester survey including topics in physical and
historical geology, earth materials, plate tectonics, geological structures,
landforms, geologic time, fossils and earth history. Intended for students
whose program of study requires one semester of laboratory science, or may be
combined with ASTR 1030, BIOL 1030, PHYS 1030, PSCI 1030, or CHEM 1030 in
satisfying the eight-hour general education natural science requirement.
Three lecture, two field/laboratory hours per week.
GEOL 1040 Physical Geology (4)
An introduction to the physical geology of the
earth, including its composition, structure and evolution. Laboratory
and field experiences involve rock and mineral identification, along with
map and field interpretation of geologic structures. Three lecture,
two field/laboratory hours per week.
GEOL 1050 Historical Geology (4)
A course dealing with the history of the earth
and the organisms which inhabit it. The major geological events of
the past will be studied, stressing the methods and procedures of their
discovery and interpretation. The major plant and animal fossil groups
will be emphasized in the laboratory and on local field trips. Three
lecture, two field/laboratory hours per week.
GEOL 276T* Selected Topics in Geology (1-6)
A course which deals with topics in geology carefully selected to meet the needs
of an individual or special group. The course may be repeated for a maximum
of 6 hours credit.