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4.00 Credits
Classification, composition, texture, and origin of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Hand specimen and thin section studies. Prereq: GEOL 301. (3-1) Sp
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4.00 Credits
Study of geologically important fossil groups, including macroscopic invertebrates, micro fossils, and trace fossils, emphasizing classification paleoecology and biostratigraphy. Laboratory stresses identification of fossils in hand specimen and under the microscope. Prereq: GEOL 161. (2-2) F
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4.00 Credits
Lecture and laboratory study of composition, texture, description lithologic classification, correlation, and paleoenvironmental interpretation of sediments and sedimentary rocks. Use of subsurface data including cores and geophysical well logs. Laboratory includes thin section and field studies. Prereq: GEOL 162, GEOL 261. (3-1) Sp
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3.00 Credits
Study of the hydrologic cycle with emphasis on precipitation analysis; determination of evaporation and infiltration quantities; and calculation of surface runoff. Includes unit hydrograph and flood analysis, streamflow routing, and statistical analysis of hydrologic events. Prereq: ENGR 375 Fluid Mechanics or consent of instructor. (2-1) Sp
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4.00 Credits
Descriptive, kinematic, and dynamic analysis of geologic structures. Structural interpretation of geologic maps. Tectonic processes responsible for deformation of rocks. Structural provinces. Prereq: GEOL 162, GEOL 261, MATH 115, or higher. (3-1) Sp
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4.00 Credits
Practice of important field techniques in field analysis of geologic materials and structures, and construction of geologic maps. Emphasis is on problem recognition, data gathering, and interpretive analysis. Prereq: GEOL 162. (3-1) F
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Integrated application of geological knowledge to specific field examples. Approximately five weeks of literature investigation of a geological terrain will be followed by a field trip to the selected area. Excursions will vary in length from one weekend to two weeks. The course is intended for geology majors, and students will need to cover expenses. Prereq: GEOL 162, GEOL 261, or concurrent registration and consent of instructor. A maximum of four credit hours of GEOL 390 may be counted toward completion of the geology major. (X-0) F, Sp, S
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4.00 Credits
This course reviews the present state of knowledge about volcanic activity and hazards, with an emphasis on the methods used to study volcanoes and the significance and interpretation of volcanic rocks and deposits. (3-0), F
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4.00 Credits
Discussion of surface processes and landforms created by those processes. Emphasis on the evolution of landforms and the interpretation of their origins. Major topics include tectonism, volcanism, weathering and pedological applications, fluvial, eolian, coastal, karst, and glacial processes. Course includes semester-long research project applying geomorphological concepts to topics in geomorphology. Prereq: GEOL 162, GEOL 261 and GEOL 302, or permission of instructor. Recommended: GEOL 316. (3-1) F
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4.00 Credits
Lecture and laboratory studies of the influence that weathering, erosion, landform, topography, climate, flora and fauna, parent material, ground water, and time has on soil development. Soil classification, profiles, composition, chemistry, fertility, and engineering properties and uses. Prereq: GEOG 112 or GEOL 131, GEOL 161, any college chemistry course. Recommended: GEOL 307. (3-1). On demand.
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