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4.00 Credits
Students will be introduced to mineral groups and their systematic classification; rock-forming minerals and their relationship to igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks; crystallography, crystal chemistry, optical properties and identification of minerals. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Prerequisite GEOL 1402 or consent of instructor. $35.00 fee
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3.00 Credits
The composition of the atmosphere and the energy transformations which take place in the various atmospheric arenas are discussed in detail; weather forecasting and climatology. Lecture 3 hours.
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3.00 Credits
Relationships between Earth's natural environments and human populations are evaluated; volcanic and earthquake hazards, soil, groundwater, and atmospheric contamination, and special problems associated with radioactive and hazardous waste disposal. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: GEOL 1401 or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
A survey of the planets in our solar system; origin and geology of the planets and their moons, comets, asteroids, and meteorites, as well as current updates from the various space probes. Labs may consist of nighttime observation of planetary objects using the University's telescopes. Field trips may include visits to observatories in the area. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: GEOL 1401 or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Course introduces students to the unique geological aspects of the region in which it is taught. It includes discussion of the present day land forms, including their origins using a plate tectonic themes, rock types and structures, resources and other geologic phenomenon unique to that region. Prerequisite: none (GEOL 1401 recommended) Lecture 3 hours.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of hydrocarbon chemistry, migration, entrapment, and recovery; exploration methods, economics and risk analysis. Lecture three hours. Prerequisite: GEOL 1401 or consent of instructor. $35 fee.
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4.00 Credits
Study of the textures, structures and mineral assemblages of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks utilizing hand specimens and thim sections; origin, mode of occurrence, identification, and systematic classification of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: GEOL 2401 or consent of instructor. $35.00 fee
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4.00 Credits
The composition of the atmosphere and the energy transformations which take place in the varous atmospheric arenas are discussed in detail; weather forecasting and climatology. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. $35.00
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4.00 Credits
A survey of various physical structures of the Earth's crust; their classification, origin, economic aspects and methods of discovery will be discussed; stress, strain, the mechanisms of rock deformation, and descriptions of structural variations in different tectonic settings; solution of structural problems and an introduction to geologic mapping. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: GEOL 1401 or consent of instructor. $35.00 fee
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4.00 Credits
Relationships between Earth's natural environments and human populations are evaluated; volcanic and earthquake hazards, soil, groundwater, and atmospheric contamination, and special problems associated with radioactive and hazardous waste disposal. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: GEOL 1401 or consent of instructor. $35.00 fee
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