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3.00 Credits
Paleobiology is about the history of nature. Topics include the basic principles of paleobiology, origin of life on Earth, classification, morphology, interrelationship between ancient organisms and their vanished environments, past geographic distribution, and evolutionary history of major groups of organisms through geologic time. GE: Life Sciences
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to crystallography, x-ray crystallography, crystal chemistry, the geologic occurrence, and formation processes of the major rock-forming minerals and mineral identification techniques. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week. Prerequisite: GEOL 0101
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3.00 Credits
Crystal optics and standard techniques are used to identify minerals in thin sections under the polarizing microscope. Also covers flat-stage techniques for both thin sections and grain mounts. Two hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week. Prerequisite: GEOL 0201
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4.00 Credits
The classification, description, and identification of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks; interpretation of their paragenesis and diagenesis is covered. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week. Prerequisite: GEOL 0201
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3.00 Credits
The study of a special topic in geology.
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4.00 Credits
Physics and chemistry of minerals. Includes physical properties, crystal chemistry, crystal structure and symmetry, mineral identification using a petrographic microscope, and the processes of mineral formation and breakdown. A required course for Geology and Environmental Geology majors.
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4.00 Credits
The lectures focus on the principles of sediment erosion, transport, and deposition, on the erosive forces behind important sedimentary systems (e.g., rivers, deltas, beaches, etc.) and how these systems create distinctive deposits in the geologic record, on stratigraphic principles, and on the development of sedimentary basins. The labs focus on identifying and interpreting sedimentary rocks and structures and on applying the basic methods of stratigraphy to particular problems. Readings and written work will focus on scientifically interesting problems. This course is required for geology majors and is useful for archaeologists, geographers, environmental scientists, land planners, and civil and petroleum engineers. This class meets 1/3 of a CAS "W" (writing) requirement in geology. About 8 to 10 pages of writing and rewriting are required. The other 2/3 of the "W" requirement will be met in GEOL 1003 and GEOL 1100.
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4.00 Credits
This is an examination of environments of sedimentary deposition, including the settings and processes of marine, nonmarine, and transitional sedimentation; stratigraphic relationships; and the interpretation of the depositional environments of specific rock types. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 0102, GEOL 0102, 0203
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4.00 Credits
Mechanical principles of folding and fracturing, kinematic and dynamic analysis of naturally deformed rocks, basic analysis of tectonics, and strain measurement as used in the interpretation of geologic structures. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week. Prerequisites: GEOL 0101, MATH 0110
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4.00 Credits
A multidisciplinary, multimedia, and Internet-based course that supports decision making on a broad range of public policy issues. Integrates information to help visualize how human actions are changing the landscape globally, nationally, and locally. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week. Prerequisite: CS 0240 Introduction to Informatics.
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