Geology
Geology100. Geology and Science. 3 cr. Introduction to scientific inquiry as it applies to understanding human interactions with the physical environment. 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. Group work required; field trip(s) may be required. GDR:NS
Geology104. Physical Geology. 4 cr. Introduction to study of minerals and rocks and processes which act upon and within the earth. 3 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. Field trip(s) may be required. GDR:NS
Geology106. Earth History.1 cr. Development of the earth through time. Prereq: 104 or con reg.
Geology198. Reading in the Discipline. 1 cr; pass/fail. Does not apply to geology minor. Prereq: Con reg in another designated geology course.
Geology200. Mineralogy and Petrology. 4 cr. Origin and classification of common rocks and minerals with emphasis on hand sample identification. Field trips required. Prereq: 104.
Geology320. Structural Geology. 3 cr. Analysis of rock deformation features such as folds, faults and shear zones and their tectonic significance. 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. Field trip(s) required. Prereq: 104.
Geology330/530. Environmental Geology. 3 cr. The application of geological principles to understand and solve problems associated with human interaction with the physical environment, including soil and rock mechanics, slope stability, land subsidence, earthquakes, coastal erosion, and resource extraction. 2 hrs lec and 2 hrs lab per wk. Field trip(s) required. Prereq: 104.
Geology352/552. Geomorphology.3 cr. Characteristics, origin, and development of landforms. 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. Field trip(s) may be required. May not earn credit in both Geol 352 and Geog 352. Prereq: 104, or Geog 101, or cons instr.
Geology370/570. Glacial Geology. 3 cr. The origin and development of glacial features and related phenomena over the last three million years. Field trip(s) may be required. Prereq: 104 or Geog 101.
Geology383/583. Hydrogeology. 3 cr. The occurrence and movement of groundwater in the geologic environment; response of aquifers to pumping wells; groundwater resource quality, exploration, and management. 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. May not earn credit in both Geology/Water 383. Prereq: 104, Water 180, Math 120, or cons instr.
Geology385/585. Hydrogeologic Investigations. 2 cr. Design of a hydrogeologic investigation, field techniques for data collection, analysis and interpretation of hydrogeologic data; students submit a site investigation report. Prereq: Geology/Water 383.
Geology391. Special Topics. 1-3 cr. Subtitle will designate topic of geological interest. May repeat for credit with different subtitle. Prereq: 104 or equiv.
Geology393/593. Field Trip in Geology. 1-3 cr. Direct observation of geological phenomena; required readings, field notebook and/or report. May repeat for credit with change in locale or topic. May not earn credit in Geology 393 and Geography 393 under the same locale or topic. Field trip fee may be required. Prereq: Introductory level geology course.
Geology395/595. Directed Study. 1-3 cr. Students may arrange for directed study of a geological topic with cons instr. Prereq: Cons instr, and a 300 level geology course.
Geology475/675. Groundwater Management. 1 cr. Principles and practices of protecting groundwater quality and supply and practices to deal with groundwater problems once they have occurred. Existing laws, regulations, and management plans; social, economic, and scientific criteria used in reaching management decisions. May not earn credit in both Geol 475 and Water 475. Prereq: 383.
Geology479/679. Contaminant Hydrogeology. 3 cr. Physical and chemical processes affecting the behavior and transportation of groundwater contaminants; application of contaminant transportation models; monitoring and remediation of groundwater contamination.May not earn credit in both Water 479 and Geol 479. Prereq: Water/Geol 383; Math 120; Chemistry 106 or 116; and written cons instr.
Geology 480. Internship in Geology. 1-12 cr. Supervised training program in geology in cooperation with public or private agencies. One cr equals at least 60 hrs work. Credits and/or additional requirements determined by instructor before registration. May repeat once for 12 cr max. Prereq: Jr or sr st, 9 credits of 300/400 geology coursework, and cons intern director.
Geology485. Practicum in Geology. 1-3 cr. Practical experience in geology completed under supervision of a faculty adviser. Proposed practicum requires approval of chair. May repeat for 6 cr max. Prereq: Jr st and written cons instr.
Geology487/687. Groundwater Geochemistry. 3 cr. Factors and processes controlling the chemistry of subsurface waters including mineral solubility, complexation, redox reactions, ion exchange, and absorption; hydrochemical behavior of contaminants. May not earn credit in both Geology 487 and Water 487. Prereq: 104; Chemistry 106 or 116; Water 180; or cons instr.
Geology495/695. Application of Computer Modeling to Hydrogeology. 3 cr. Introduction to computer modeling, with emphasis on modeling theory, groundwater flow and particle tracking models. May not earn credit in both Water 495 and Geol 495. Prereq: Water/Geol 383, Math 120, and written cons instr.
Geology730. Environmental Geology for Educators. Examine effects that earth materials and geologic processes have on humans and society, emphasizing natural geologic hazards. Exposure to resources for teaching environmental geology including the Internet. Prereq: Bachelor’s degree.