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GEOL 305: Optical Mineralogy Fall
3.00 Credits
Sonoma State University
Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory, 6 hours. Introduction to crystallography and the principles of optical mineralogy. Laboratory exercises are devoted to understanding the properties of crystal lattices and the fundamentals of mineral identification with the petrographic microscope. Prerequisites: MATH 107 and completion of or concurrent enrollment in GEOL 205 and 303.
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GEOL 306: Environmental Geology Fall,Spring
3.00 Credits
Sonoma State University
Lecture, 3 hours. Study of geological principles and processes as they relate to our natural environment emphasizing interaction between human activities and the geological environment. Major topics include the nature and behavior of rocks and soils; earthquakes and their associated hazards; landslides, slope stability, and building construction; groundwater and pollution; stream processes and flooding; shoreline processes and coastal development; engineering geology and construction of highways and dams; and development of natural resources, conservation, and ecology. Specific content varies year to year, depending on instructor. Prerequisite: GEOL 102 or consent of instructor.
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GEOL 306 - Environmental Geology Fall,Spring
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GEOL 307: Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology Spring
4.00 Credits
Sonoma State University
Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 6 hours. A study of the origin, properties, classification, and occurrence of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Laboratory exercises in the classification and description of minerals, textures, and structures of the more common rock types. Laboratory work will emphasize both hand specimen analysis and microscopic petrography. Prerequisites: GEOL 305 and completion of or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 115B/116B.
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GEOL 308: Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology Field Course Spring
1.00 Credits
Sonoma State University
Field studies done in conjunction with GEOL 307. Required weekend field trips. Fee required. Prerequisites: GEOL 304 and concurrent enrollment in GEOL 307. Students must be in good physical condition.
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GEOL 323: Hydrology Spring
3.00 Credits
Sonoma State University
Lecture, 3 hours. Water as a natural resource, the hydrologic cycle, distribution of water on the earth. Atmospheric water, soil water, runoff, and groundwater as related to water supply and use. Applications to problems of flood control, water management, and water pollution, with special emphasis on California and Sonoma County. Prerequisites: GEOL 102 or consent of instructor; MATH 106 or 107.
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GEOL 323 - Hydrology Spring
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GEOL 326: Stratigraphy and Earth History Spring,odd years
4.00 Credits
Sonoma State University
Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. The principles of stratigraphy and historical geology will be discussed, with special emphasis given to the application of these principles to the geologic development of North America. The geologic history of California will be treated in detail. The use of sedimentary rocks, fossils, and structural and tectonic principles will be discussed, especially as they relate to Sonoma State University 2006-2008 Catalog Geology Page 207 our understanding of historical geology. Laboratory work will include a study of sedimentary rocks and their properties, fossils and their occurrence and distribution, the construction and interpretation of various types of stratigraphic maps, and detailed studies of selected maps representative of the various geologic provinces of North America. Required field trip. Prerequisite: GEOL 303 or consent of instructor.
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GEOL 326 - Stratigraphy and Earth History Spring,odd years
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GEOL 395: Community Involvement Program Fall,Spring
1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Sonoma State University
CIP involves students in community problems such as tutoring, aiding in school science classes, and advisement of county agencies. A total of 6 units of CIP credit may be applied toward a degree. May be taken by petition only. Not applicable to the geology major.
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GEOL 395 - Community Involvement Program Fall,Spring
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GEOL 396: Internship in Geology Fall,Spring
1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Sonoma State University
Professional geologic work for a geologic firm or agency. Forty-five hours of work per unit. Not applicable to the geology major. Prerequisites: GEOL 303 and consent of instructor.
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GEOL 396 - Internship in Geology Fall,Spring
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GEOL 406: X-Ray Mineralogy Fall,odd years
2.00 Credits
Sonoma State University
Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory 3 hours. Introduction to the use of x-ray diffraction techniques. Prerequisites: CHEM 115A/116A and GEOL 305 or concurrent enrollment, and consent of instructor.
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GEOL 406 - X-Ray Mineralogy Fall,odd years
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GEOL 410: Geophysics Spring,odd years
3.00 Credits
Sonoma State University
Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory 3 hours. The principles of physics as they are related to the earth. Physical basis for the methods of geophysical investigation: seismology, gravity, magnetics, and electromagnetics. Application of geophysical methods to geological problems such as oil exploration and plate tectonics. Fieldwork and analysis of geological problems using geophysical instruments. Extensive use of computer. Required field trips. Prerequisites: GEOL 102 or 303, MATH 161 and PHYS 114.
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