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4.00 Credits
Annually. 4 semester hours. Students study landforms and the processes that create them. Topics include surface processes of erosion and deposition by rivers, glaciers, wind, waves, and mass wasting. Field trips required. Three hours of lecture and one two-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: GEO305 and GEO343.
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4.00 Credits
Spring semester, alternate years. 4 semester hours. This course involves the study of geologic processes that produce mineral, coal, crude oil and natural gas (e.g. coal-bed methane) deposits and environmental issues associated with their extraction and use. Emphasis is placed on regional deposits with field trips to appropriate sites. Two hours of lecture per week and field trips. Prerequisite: either GEO101/104 or GEO105.
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3.00 Credits
Annually. 3 semester hours This practical course in basic field techniques focuses on the use of the fundamental tools of geologic field work including topographic maps, air photos, the Brunton compass, field notebook, hand-held GPS, Jacob's staff, and elementary surveying instruments. Students draft profiles, cross-sections, geologic maps, and stratigraphic columns, and prepare geologic reports. This course should be taken during sophomore or junior year. Two hours of lecture and a two-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: GEO101/104 or GEO105 and MAT110 or satisfactory score on a math placement exam.
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6.00 Credits
Summer session, on demand. 6 semester hours. Geologic mapping methods are explored, including the use of aerial photographs, geologic compass, and GPS. Students learn the preparation and interpretation of geologic maps and cross sections, and the measurement and interpretation of stratigraphic sections. A special emphasis is placed on using appropriate methods to solve a variety of complex geologic problems. Five or six weeks. Additional field fee required. Prerequisites: GEO305, GEO302, GEO411, and GEO343.
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
On demand. 2-4 semester hours. Students complete an independent research project based upon course material covering the theory, methodology, and practice of geo-science research. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing and permission of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
Annually. 4 semester hours. This course involves the study of rock deformation at all scales, from microscopic analysis of fault rocks to mountain building processes. Topics include the classification and characterization of structural elements such as faults, folds, foliations and lineations. Emphasis is placed on methods of structural analysis including stereographic projection, construction of accurate cross sections, and kinematic analysis. Three hours of lecture, one two-hour laboratory per week, and occasional all-afternoon field trips. Final project is a poster presentation involving literature review and synthesis of a major orogenic belt. Prerequisites: GEO204, GEO343, MAT110 or satisfactory score on a math placement exam.
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4.00 Credits
On demand. 4 semester hours. Students explore the qualitative and quantitative relationships among geologic materials, geologic processes, and water. Includes precipitation, evapotranspiration, runoff, streamflow, aquifers, groundwater flow, wells, water chemistry, water quality, and contamination. Field trips required. Three hours of lecture and one two-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: either GEO101/104 or GEO105, and MAT175.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
On demand. 1-3 semester hours. This course is a guided experience either in industry or governmental work or as a teaching assistant in Geology. The student must arrange the internship in agreement with the instructor and the office of career services. The internship should relate to the student's major or minor area of study. Contract is required. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing and permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
On demand. 3 semester hours. This course provides research in geology resulting in a formal written paper, oral presentation, and approval by faculty. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing and permission of professor.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
On demand. 1-4 semester hours. This capstone course in the geology degree program combines literature reviews with local field research to focus on practical methods for the investigation of real geologic field problems. Oral and written presentations are emphasized. Prerequisite: senior standing in geology.
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