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GEOL-100 |
ENVIRONMENTAL EARTH SCIENCE |
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Introduction to basic
concepts of geology in the |
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context of geologic hazards
and geologic |
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resources. Topics covered
include: global |
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circulation of water and
air, rocks and minerals, |
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plate tectonics, geologic
time, deductive |
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reasoning from sparse
evidence. Geologic and |
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topographic map reading
skills are taught and |
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emphasized, using examples
from the local area. |
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Lecture and laboratory. Lab
fee. |
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Pre-requisite: MATH
025 or satisfactory math |
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placement.
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GEOL-102 |
HISTORICAL GEOLOGY |
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Emphasis on geologic time;
no other discipline |
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offers such a long time
perspective relevant to |
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modern decision making.
Includes: review of basic |
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Earth materials;
plate-tectonic framework for |
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interpreting Earth history;
absolute dating |
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techniques and the age of
the Earth's formation; |
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depositional environments
and interpretation of |
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sedimentary rocks as a tool
of paleogeography; |
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lithostratigraphic
principles and relative
dating |
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by Steno's laws and
cross-cutting relationships; |
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basic principles of
paleontology, including |
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overview of taxonomy,
processes of fossilization, |
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evolutionary principles,
biostratigraphic |
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principles; systematic
examination of tectonic |
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setting, paleogeography,
paleobiology, and |
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paleoclimate for each period
of Earth's history. |
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Lecture and laboratory. |
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Pre-requisite: a
grade of "C" or better in
GEOL |
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100. Lab fee. |
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GEOL-120 |
INTRODUCTION TO EARTH SYSTEMS |
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This course
will examine the formation
of planet Earth, its
structure, atmosphere,
hydrosphere and biosphere.
We will learn about the
climate and how the
various systems interact
with each other. Human
impacts on the
atmosphere and climate will
also be discussed from a
scientific perspective. Three hours
of lecture and 3 hours of
laboratory time per week.
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GEOL-190 |
DIRECTED STUDY IN GEOLOGY |
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GEOL-290 |
DIRECTED STUDY IN GEOLOGY |
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Additional library and/or
field research by |
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individuals based on
student/faculty interests. |
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This course can provide a
mechanism for students |
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to participate in faculty
research projects for |
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academic credit.
Pre-requisite:
permission of |
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instructor. |
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GEOL-291 |
WORKSHOP IN GEOLOGY |
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12 |
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GEOL-292 |
SPECIAL TOPICS IN GEOLOGY |
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GEOL-295 |
PRACTICUM IN GEOLOGY |
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GEOL-296 |
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN
GEOLOGY |
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12 |
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GEOL-299 |
RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP |
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12 |
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GEOL-301 |
GEOLOGIC FIELD METHODS |
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Six-week course in the
field. Principles of |
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geologic mapping in igneous,
sedimentary and |
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metamorphic terranes using
examples from Hells |
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Canyon. |
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Pre-requisite: a
grade of "C" or better in
GEOL |
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102, GEOL 251, GEOL 335 and
GEOL 421. Lab Fee.
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GEOL-309 |
HYDROGEOLOGY |
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Fundamentals of surface and
groundwater movement |
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in a geologic context.
Includes hydrologic, |
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geologic, and other factors
controlling |
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groundwater flow,
occurrence, development, |
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chemistry, and
contamination. Groundwater
flow |
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theory and aquifer test
methods are introduced. |
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Interactions between surface
and subsurface |
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hydrologic systems are
covered. Some field trips |
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are possible. Introduction
to aquifer pumping |
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tests, aquifer analysis,
watershed analysis, and |
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water budgets. Field methods
are emphasized |
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through consideration of
local examples. Lecture |
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and laboratory. |
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Pre-requisite: a
grade of "C" or better in
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100. Lab Fee.
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GEOL-313 |
EARTH MATERIALS I |
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The study of naturally
occurring, inorganic |
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crystalline solids with
definite chemical |
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structures which give them
unique physical |
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properties (minerals). It
is an important |
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curricular component for
both (1) Geology majors |
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who intend to pursue careers
in the Earth Sciences |
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as well as (2) students
preparing for teaching |
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careers who expect to teach
Earth Science classes |
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at the junior high or
secondary level. The study |
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of minerals has ancient
roots and was associated |
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with the development of
geology, chemistry, and |
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physics. Therefore, this
course integrates many |
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of these fields of study.
This course introduces |
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mineral chemistry, symmetry
and classification; |
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provides basic geologic
skills in descriptive |
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mineralogy, including space
groups and the use of |
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stereo nets; hand-sample
petrography of igneous, |
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metamorphic and sedimentary
rocks; and elementary |
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optical methods. |
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Pre-requisite: a
grade of "C" or better in
GEOL |
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100. Lab Fee.
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GEOL-314 |
EARTH MATERIALS II |
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Introduction of descriptive
igneous, sedimentary |
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and metamorphic petrography;
plate-tectonic |
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framework for interpreting
petrogenesis; phase |
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equilibria and basic
geochemistry of magmatic |
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systems; geochemistry of
weathering and soil |
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formation;
pressure-temperature-time
relationships |
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of metamorphic facies; and
economic geology, |
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including ore mineralogy and
resource extraction. |
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Labs emphasize microscopic
identification of |
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minerals and textures, and
the formulation of |
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petrogenetic
interpretations. Lecture and |
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laboratory.
Pre-requisite: a grade
of "C" or |
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better in GEOL 313. Lab Fee.
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GEOL-335 |
EARTH SURFACE PROCESSES |
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This course examines the
evolution of natural |
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landscapes by water, wind,
ice and tectonic |
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processes. Topics include:
weathering and mass |
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wasting, neotectonics,
fluvial geomorphology, |
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glacial geomorphology, and
Quaternary geology |
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field techniques.
Approximately one third of |
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instructional time is spent
in the field. Lecture |
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and laboratory. |
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Pre-requisite: a
grade of "C" or better in
GEOL |
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100. Lab fee. |
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GEOL-390 |
DIRECTED STUDY IN GEOLOGY |
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12 |
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GEOL-395 |
PRACTICUM IN GEOLOGY |
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GEOL-399 |
RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP |
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GEOL-421 |
STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY |
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Emphasizes 3-dimensional
thinking; no other |
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scientific discipline
requires the same spatial |
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thinking skills that geology
does. This class |
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covers classical and modern
concepts of structural |
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geology including: the
recognition and description |
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of folds, faults, joints,
and metamorphic fabrics |
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in rocks; description and
interpretation of stress |
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and strain from these
structures; preparation and |
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interpretation of geologic
maps and |
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cross-sections. Lecture and
laboratory. |
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Pre-requisites: a
grade of 'C' or better in
GEOL |
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GEOL-490 |
DIRECTED STUDY IN GEOLOGY |
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12 |
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GEOL-491 |
WORKSHOP IN GEOLOGY |
1 |
12 |
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GEOL-492 |
SPECIAL TOPICS IN GEOLOGY |
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12 |
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GEOL-495 |
PRACTICUM IN GEOLOGY |
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GEOL-496 |
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN
GEOLOGY |
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12 |
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GEOL-499 |
RESEARCH PROJECT AND SEMINAR
IN GEOLOGY |
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Students will conduct and
communicate the results |
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of a research project in the
Natural Sciences |
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Division. Topics may
include the historical, |
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philosophical, cultural and
environmental aspects, |
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and the processes of natural
science. |
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Requirements of students
include satisfactory oral |
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presentation and defense of
their research and |
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submission of a written
report approved by their |
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advisor to the Natural
Sciences Division. |
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Prerequisite: NS 398. |
