Course Descriptions
Geology (GEOL)GEOL 1001. Physical Geology Lab. To accompany GEOL 1003. Laboratory two hours. Fall semester.
GEOL 1003. Physical Geology. Earth materials and general principles. Physical processes that shape the earth: weathering, erosion, volcanism, earthquakes, rock deformation, and mountain building. Lecture three hours. Same as GEOG 1003. Fall semester.
GEOL 1011. Historical Geology Lab. To accompany Geology 1013. Laboratory two hours. Spring semester.
GEOL 1013. Historical Geology. A survey of the natural history of the earth including origin and evolution of life as recorded in rocks. Also basic stratigraphic interpretations utilizing fossils and sedimentary rocks. Lecture three hours. Spring semester.
GEOL 2001. Environmental Geology Laboratory. Must be taken concurrently with GEOL 2003. A map-based study of specific aspects of man’s interaction with the geosphere. One three-hour period per week. Fall semester.
GEOL 2003. Environmental Geology. A study of those aspects of geology which either directly or indirectly interface with man. Includes environmental implication of basic geologic processes, geologic hazards, and earth resources. Lecture three hours. Fall semester.
GEOL 2011. Mineralogy Lab. To accompany GEOL 2012. Laboratory two hours. On demand.
GEOL 2012. Mineralogy. Prerequisite: GEOL 1001/1003. A general study of minerals, crystallography theory, and identifications. Emphasis is on theory and megascopic identification. Lecture two hours. On demand.
GEOL 2023. Oceanography. A general study of the liquid earth, the shape of the oceans, their circulation, temperature, density, zoning, and bottom configuration including some speculations as to their history. Lecture three hours. Alternate years. Fall semester.
GEOL 3060. Paleontology I Lab. Must be taken concurrently with GEOL 3064. Laboratory two hours. Alternate years. Spring semester.
GEOL 3064. Paleontology I. Prerequisite: GEOL 1001/1003 or GEOL 1011/1013, or consent of instructor. A course dealing with living organisms through geologic time. Will stress invertebrates. Alternate years. Spring semester.
GEOL 3163. Paleontology II. Prerequisite: GEOL 1011/1013 or BIOL 1021/1023 or consent of instructor. This course will review vertebrate animals. On demand.
