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3.00 Credits
This course deals with the study of igneous and metamorphic rocks including the origin, occurrences, tectonic setting and petrogenesis of rocks in these major groups. The course is divided into two parts: 1) igneous processes, classification of igneous rocks and petrogenesis; and 2) metamorphic processes, classification of metamorphic rocks and petrogenesis. Petrography lab covers techniques for the macroscopic and microscopic study of rocks. There are two required field trips. Prerequisites: Geo 200 with lab, Geo 310. Ir-4-
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1.00 - 2.00 Credits
Introduction to the description and interpretation of stratified rocks. Deciphering the physical processes of sedimentation and depositional environments so that the physical, biological and chemical events that affected earth history can be correlated and ordered ion sequence. Two one hour lectures and one three hour lab per week; mandatory field trip; field trip fee. Prerequisites: Geo 200, Geo 200L, Geo 310, Geo 310L. Sp-3-
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3.00 Credits
A study of the occurrence, movement, and chemistry of groundwater, groundwater-surface water interactions, and groundwater contamination. Course covers aquifer characteristics, groundwater flow, pumping tests, groundwater-rock interactions, and contaminant transport. Problem-solving and field experiences supplement lecture material. Prerequisites: Geo 100, Mat 220, and Che 212. Sp-3-
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3.00 Credits
A systematic approach to the morphology, ecology and evolution of the major taxa preserved in the rock record. Emphasis will be on invertebrate phyla. The taxonomic groups are used to exemplify the prevailing themes of paleontological investigations, adaptation and functional morphology; paleoecology; evolution; biostratigraphy; paleobiogeography. Field trip; fee required. Prerequisites: Geo 100, Geo 100L, Geo 200, Geo 200L, or permission of instructor. Criteria used to waive prerequisites: eight credit hours of biological lab sciences; a course in human evolution and one geology lab course. Fl-3-
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3.00 Credits
A study of processes that shape earth's surface, including weathering, soil formation, fluvial, glacial, aeolian, coastal and karst processes and resulting landforms. Emphasis is placed on quantitative analysis of processes, and applications of geomorphology to hydrology, civil engineering, tectonics, soil science, and related disciplines. Course includes problem solving and field experiences. Prerequisite: Geg 100, Esc 100, or Geo 100. Ir-3-
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3.00 Credits
A study of the chemical composition of the earth and how it changes in space and time. Topics include the use of isotopes for dating natural substances, applications of thermodynamics to natural water chemistry, and the chemical processes involved in the formation of minerals and rocks. Prerequisites: Che 341 or Geo 310. (Three lectures.) Sp-3-
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Laboratory to accompany Geo 475. Corequisite: Geo 475. (One 3-hour laboratory per week.) Sp-1-
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3.00 Credits
This course deals with the study of modern theories of plate tectonics including the anatomy of plates, mechanisms of plate motion, and the evolution of tectonic plates through geologic time. Prerequisites: Geo 310; Geo 330; Geo 416; Geo 420. Ir-3-
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3.00 Credits
Field course in geologic mapping and interpretation of regional geology. Prerequisites: geology major and junior or senior standing. SS-6-
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15.00 Credits
Requires preparation by a superior student (cumulative GPA at least 3.2) who presents a written plan for a study not available as a regular course and 15 hours in subject area. Fl, Sp-1 to 6-
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