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4.00 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, Lab 3 hours. Prerequisite: GEOL 1401 or consent of instructor. $35.00 fee
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4.00 Credits
A study of surficial processes and the development and modification of land-surface features formed by atmospheric, fluvial, glacial, mass-wasting, volcanic and tectonics agents; spatial aspects of landscape evolution using topographic maps and aerial photographs. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Prerequisite: GEOL 1401 or consent of instructor. $35 fee.
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4.00 Credits
An examination of hydrocarbon chemistry, migration, entrapment and recovery; exploration methods, economics and risk analysis. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Prerequisite: GEOL 1401 or consent of instructor. $35 fee.
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4.00 Credits
An examination of the principles and techniques of spatial data collection, handling, and analysis. Labs include application of geographic information systems technology in geology, environmental science, health science, business and other areas through case studies and hand-on use of microcomputer-based GIS software. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Prerequisite: MSCI 2311 or consent of instructor. $35 fee.
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4.00 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 three hours, laboratory three hours. $35 fee.
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4.00 Credits
A study of paleotologic principles and methods with emphasis on systematics, paleoecology, and biostratigraphy; taphonomy, biogeography and fossil identification. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Prerequisite: GEOL 1401 and 1402 or consent of instructor. $35 fee.
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3.00 Credits
Techniques of geologic fieldwork; use of a GPS unit, Brunton compass, and other field instruments are covered; use of aerial imagery, construction and interpretation of various map types (topographic, geologic, etc.) and interpretation of geologic phenomena. Prerequisites: Division approval. $35 fee. Other fees may apply for field costs.
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4.00 Credits
Applications of field methods/techniques; extended field trip, collecting field data, oral and written reoports, rock and mineral identification and interpretation, structure analysis, stratigraphic interpretation, and other field problems. Prerequisites: Division approval. $35 fee. Other fees may apply for field costs.
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3.00 Credits
A study of ocean currents, waves, chemistry, beaches and seafloor, and life in the oceans with applications on how these life forms are used to trace currents, temperatures and origins of the water. May be used in meeting biology major requirements. Field trips may be included as one of the instructional tools. Lecture 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Prerequisite: GEOL 1401 or consent of instructor. $35.00 fee. Other fees may apply for field costs.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of different aspects of the earth including various systems and processes as selected by the student under guidance of the instructor. May be taken for up to 4 hours. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. $35 fee.
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