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  • GY 310: Igneous Petrology

    3.00 Credits
    Colorado College

    Classification, modes of occurrence and origin of igneous rocks. Prerequisite: Geology 201 and 202. (Not offered 2008-09.) 1 unit.
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  • GY 313: Metamorphic Petrology

    3.00 Credits
    Colorado College

    Classification, modes of occurrence and origin of metamorphic rocks. Emphasis is on field relations and thin section work. Prerequisite: Geology 201 and 202. (Not offered 2008-09.) 1 unit.
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  • GY 315: Structural Geology

    3.00 Credits
    Colorado College

    A study of the geometry and origin of rock structures from microscopic to continental scale. Mechanical behavior of rocks, stress and strain, plate tectonic context of rock deformation. Prerequisite: Geology 202 and 260 or 320. 1 unit - Siddoway.
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  • GY 316: Field Analysis of Geological Structures

    3.00 Credits
    Colorado College

    Techniques of field and laboratory analysis of deformed rocks. Geological mapping in metamorphic and sedimentary terrains. Prerequisite: Geology 315. (Not offered 2008-09.) 1 unit.
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  • GY 321: Glacial Geology

    3.00 Credits
    Colorado College

    An introduction to glaciology and glacial geomorphology. Course also examines the nature, history, and causes of Quaternary glaciation. Prerequisite: Geology 260 or 320 or consent of instructor. (Not offered 2008-09.) 1 unit.
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  • GY 335: Geochemistry

    3.00 Credits
    Colorado College

    Thermodynamics and phase equilibria; trace element geochemistry; stable and radioactive isotope geochemistry; and crystal chemistry; all in relation to petrogenesis. Prerequisite: Geology 310 and Mathematics 126. 1 unit - Fricke.
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  • GY 345: Regional Studies in Geology

    3.00 Credits
    Colorado College

    An in-depth study of an area of the earth with students preparing papers on various aspects of the region. Prerequisite: Geology 130 and. 1 unit - Quane, Siddoway.
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  • GY 370: Adv Studies in Geology

    3.00 Credits
    Colorado College

    Advanced geological topics. These courses are aimed at students with considerable background in geology and will generally involve critical reading of current literature. Topics will vary year-to-year. Block 6: Advanced Studies in Geology: The Sedimentary Record and Earth History. The course will explore the sedimentary record of significant events in the evolution of the Earth. Analysis of ancient sedimentary environments and associated fossil records will elucidate patterns of marine biodiversity, including mass extinctions and radiations. Prerequisite: Geology 305. 1 unit - Myrow. Block 8: Advanced Studies in Geology: Uplift and Incision of the Colorado Plateau. Advanced seminar in tectonic geomorphology, focused on the late Cenozoic evolution of the Colorado Plateau. The course investigates how and when the Colorado Plateau achieved high elevations and when the incision by large rivers began, and examines the scientific techniques and approaches being used to study this. Involves field study of river incision in western CO and eastern Utah. Prerequisite: Geology 260. 1 unit - Ouimet.
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  • GY 400: Senior Seminar in Geology

    3.00 Credits
    Colorado College

    Thematic capstone seminar designed to integrate aspects of several geologic disciplines. Emphasis will be placed on current topics in the geological literature, including their historical and philosophical contexts. Topics will vary year-to-year. Senior standing in geology is required. Class size limit is 15 students. Prerequisite: Senior Geology Major. (Not offered 2008-09.) 1 unit.
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  • GY 405: Research Topics in Geology

    1.00 - 2.00 Credits
    Colorado College

    Student participation in original research. The particular topic, chosen in conjunction with a faculty member, to be included in the course title whenever offered. (May be taken either as a block course or as an extended format course with 1/2 unit of credit per semester.) Block 1: Research Topics in Geology: Field Study of Tectonic Connections Between West Antarctica and New Zealand. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor consent of instructor. 1 unit - Siddoway. Block 1: Research Topics in Geology: Paleoseismology of the Wairarapa Fault, New Zealand. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor consent of instructor. 1 unit - Siddoway. Block 2: Research Topics in Geology: Tectonic Geomorphology of Offset Drainages, Wairarapa Fault, New Zealand. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor consent of instructor. 1 unit - Siddoway. Block 2: Research Topics in Geology. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 1 unit - Siddoway. Block 2: Research Topics in Geology. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 1 unit - Fricke. Block 3: Research Topics in Geology: Hawaiian Hyaloclastite - Field v Lab Based Studies of Effects on Volcano Morphology. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor consent of instructor. 1 unit - Quane. Block 4: Research Topics in Geology: Research in Invertebrate Paleontology. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor consent of instructor. 1 unit - Myrow. Block 5: Research Topics in Geology: Analog Modeling of Subduction in South America. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor consent of instructor. 1 unit - Anderson. Block 6: Research Topics in Geology: GIS Development for West Antarctica. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor consent of instructor. 1 unit - Siddoway. Block 7: Research Topics in Geology. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 1 unit - Myrow. Block 8: Research Topics in Geology. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 1 unit - Anderson.
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