GEOL 100. 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; Possible field trip(s). GDR:NS

 

GEOL 104. Physical Geology. 4 cr. Introduction to study of minerals and rocks and processes that act upon and within the earth. 3 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. Possible field trip(s). GDR:NS

 

GEOL 106. Earth History. 1 cr. Development of the earth through time. Prereq: 104 or con reg.

GEOL 198. Reading in the Discipline. 1 cr; pass/fail. Does not apply to geology minor. Prereq: Con reg in another selected geology course.

 

GEOL 200. Mineralogy and Petrology. 4 cr. Origin and classification of common rocks and minerals with emphasis on hand sample identification. Field trip(s) required. Prereq: 104.

 

GEOL 310/510. Sedimentary Geology. 3 cr. Origin, evolution, and classification of sedimentary rocks and surficial deposits; modern and ancient depositional systems, stratigraphic principles; resource significance of sedimentary deposits. Possible field trip(s). Prereq: Geol 104, or cons instr.

 

GEOL 320. Structural Geology. 3 cr. Analysis of rock deformation features such as folds, faults and shear zones, their tectonic signify-cance. 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. Field trip(s) required. Prereq: 104.

 

GEOL 330/530. Environmental Geology. 3 cr. Apply 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.

 

GEOL 335. Climate: Past, Present, and Future. 3 cr. Explore the physical and theoretical underpinnings of climate change science. Field and laboratory methods combined with computer model simulations are used to investigate the geological and biological evidence of past, present and future climate including global warming and its impacts. Field trip(s) required. May not earn credit in both 335/535 and Geography 335/535. Field trip(s) required. Prereq: Geol 101; 104 and 106, or cons instr.

 

GEOL 352/552. Geomorphology. 3 cr. Characteristics, origin, and development of landforms. 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. Possible field trip(s). May not earn credit in both Geol 352 and Geog 352. Prereq: 104, or Geog 101, or cons instr.

 

GEOL 370/570. Glacial Geology. 3 cr. Origin and development of glacial features and related phenomena over the last three million years. Possible field trip(s). Prereq: 104 or Geog 101.

 

GEOL 383/583. Hydrogeology. 3 cr. Hydrologic budgets, occurrence and movement of groundwater in flow net analysis, well hydraulics and interpretation of aquifer pumping tests, well head protection. 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. May not earn credit in both Geology/Water 383. Prereq: 104 or cons instr.

 

GEOL 385/585. Geologic Site Investigations. 2 cr. Site investigation design; drilling, sampling, and well installation; description and classification of rock cores and sediment samples; analysis and interpretation of subsurface geologic data. (II) Prereq: 104, 383 or Water 383, or cons instr.

 

GEOL 393/593. Field Trip in Geology. 1-3 cr. Observe geological phenomena; 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 same locale or topic. Possible field trip(s). Prereq: Intro geology course.

 

GEOL 395/595. 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.

 

GEOL 475/675. 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.

 

GEOL 479/679. Contaminant Hydrogeology. 3 cr. Physical and chemical processes affecting behavior and transportation of groundwater contaminants; apply contaminant transportation models; monitor and remediate 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.

 

GEOL 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 addl requirements set by instr before registration. May repeat once for 12 cr max. Prereq: Jr or sr st, 9 credits 300/400 geology courses, and cons intern director.

 

GEOL 485. Practicum in Geology. 1-3 cr. Practical experience in geology under faculty supervision. Proposed practicum requires cons chair. May repeat for 6 cr max. Prereq: Jr st and written cons instr.

 

GEOL 487/687. 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.

 

GEOL 495/695. Application of Computer Modeling to Hydrogeology. 3 cr. Introduction to computer modeling; emphasis on modeling theory, groundwater flow and particle tracking models. May not earn credit in both Water 495/Geol 495. Prereq: Water/Geol 383, Math 120, and written cons instr.

 

GEOL 730. Environmental Geology for Educators. 1 cr. 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.