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  • 3.00 Credits

    Principles of paleontology including the description/classification of fossils and the uses of paleontological data. Introduction to the ten phyla of fossilized invertebrate animals and methods used to distinguish fossilized organisms based upon preserved hard parts. Fossilized organisms are related to their paleoecological setting and stratigraphic position. Three (3) lectures per week. A minimum grade of "C" (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Fall - Odd Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Co-requisite(s): GEO 3115 Prerequisite(s): GEO 1220 and GEO 1225 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C Registration Restriction(s): None Prerequisite:    GEO 1220 A GEO 1225 Corequisite:    GEO 3115
  • 1.00 Credits

    A lab to accompany paleontology lecture and complement and reinforce the ideas and concepts presented there. A minimum grade of "C" (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Fall - Odd Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Co-requisite(s): GEO 3110 Registration Restriction(s): None Corequisite:    GEO 3110
  • 3.00 Credits

    A global study of plate tectonics as a unifying solid-earth theory emphasizing the definition of plate boundaries, motions, and driving forces and the analysis of ancient and current plate motions. A minimum grade of "C" (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Fall - Even Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): (GEO 1010 and GEO 1115) or (GEO 1020 and GEO 1115) or (GEO 1030 and GEO 1115) or (GEO 1050 and GEO 1055) or (GEO 1090 and GEO 1095) or (GEO 1110 and GEO 1115) or (GEO 2210 and GEO 2215) - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C Registration Restriction(s): Geology majors and minors only Prerequisite:    ( GEO 1010 A GEO 1115 ) ( O GEO 1020 A GEO 1115 ) ( O GEO 1030 A GEO 1115 ) ( O GEO 1050 A GEO 1055 ) ( O GEO 1090 A GEO 1095 ) ( O GEO 1110 A GEO 1115 ) ( O GEO 2210 A GEO 2215 )
  • 3.00 Credits

    A basic survey of the physical, chemical, and geologic character of the world?s oceans. Topics include patterns of energy exchange, chemical cycles, geological environments within the sea, and evolution of the ocean basins. Three (3) lectures per week. A minimum grade of "C" (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Co-requisite(s): GEO 3175 Prerequisite(s): (GEO 1010 and GEO 1115) or (GEO 1020 and GEO 1115) or (GEO 1030 and GEO 1115) or (GEO 1050 and GEO 1055) or (GEO 1090 and GEO 1095) or (GEO 1110 and GEO 1115) or (GEO 2210 and GEO 2215) - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C Registration Restriction(s): None Prerequisite:    ( GEO 1010 A GEO 1115 ) ( O GEO 1020 A GEO 1115 ) ( O GEO 1030 A GEO 1115 ) ( O GEO 1050 A GEO 1055 ) ( O GEO 1090 A GEO 1095 ) ( O GEO 1110 A GEO 1115 ) ( O GEO 2210 A GEO 2215 )
  • 1.00 Credits

    A lab to accompany Oceanography lecture and complement and reinforce the ideas and concepts presented there. A minimum grade of "C" (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Co-requisite(s): GEO 3170 Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1210 and CHEM 1215 and GEO 1110 and MATH 1060 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C Registration Restriction(s): None Prerequisite:    CHEM 1210 A CHEM 1215 A GEO 1110 A MATH 1060 Corequisite:    GEO 3170
  • 3.00 Credits

    An introductory course in mineralogy emphasizing morphological crystallography, physics, and chemistry of minerals. Three (3) lectures per week. A minimum grade of "C" (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Fall) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Co-requisite(s): GEO 3215 Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1210 and CHEM 1215 and [(GEO 1010 and GEO 1115) or (GEO 1020 and GEO 1115) or (GEO 1030 and GEO 1115) or (GEO 1050 and GEO 1055) or (GEO 1090 and GEO 1095) or (GEO 1110 and GEO 1115) or (GEO 2210 and GEO 2215)] - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C Registration Restriction(s): None Prerequisite:    CHEM 1210 A CHEM 1215 ( A GEO 1010 A GEO 1115 ) ( O GEO 1020 A GEO 1115 ) ( O GEO 1030 A GEO 1115 ) ( O GEO 1050 A GEO 1055 ) ( O GEO 1090 A GEO 1095 ) ( O GEO 2210 A GEO 2215 ) Corequisite:    GEO 3215
  • 1.00 Credits

    Lab designed to complement mineralogy lecture and emphasizing hand specimen identification of rock forming and ore minerals. A minimum grade of "C" (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Fall) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Co-requisite(s): GEO 3210 Registration Restriction(s): None Corequisite:    GEO 3210
  • 3.00 Credits

    An introductory course in the petrology and petrography of igneous and metamorphic rocks emphasizing the observation and interpretation of rock texture, mineralogy, and chemical composition. Three (3) lectures per week. A minimum grade of "C" (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Spring - Even Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Co-requisite(s): GEO 3335 Prerequisite(s): GEO 3210 and GEO 3215 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C Registration Restriction(s): Geology majors only Prerequisite:    GEO 3210 A GEO 3215 Corequisite:    GEO 3335
  • 1.00 Credits

    Lab study of hand sample and thin sectioned igneous and metamorphic rocks. Includes extensive use of the polarizing microscope. A minimum grade of "C" (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Spring - Even Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Co-requisite(s): GEO 3330 Registration Restriction(s): None Corequisite:    GEO 3330
  • 3.00 Credits

    An introductory course in sedimentary processes, environments, and products; sources of sediment; depositional environments; and formal stratigraphic nomenclature. Three (3) lectures per week. A minimum grade of "C" (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Fall) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Co-requisite(s): GEO 3415 Prerequisite(s): GEO 1220 and GEO 1225 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C Registration Restriction(s): Geology majors and minors only Prerequisite:    GEO 1220 A GEO 1225 Corequisite:    GEO 3415
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