Geol 101:
Introduction to Geology
3 credits |
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A general geology class in the "S" designator of general education.
This class is a survey of physical geology from plate tectonics to landforms.
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Geol 202:
Oceanography
3 credits |
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A general geology class in the "SL" designator of general education.
This class is a survey of oceanography, from the abyssal plain to the coasts.
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Geol 102:
Intro Geology Lab
1 credit |
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A general geology lab. Converts 101 from "S" to "SL"
This class covers topographic maps, geologic maps, minerals & rocks.
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Geol 269:
Environmental Geology
3 credits |
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A general geology class in the "EC" designator of general education.
This class considers the relationship between our earth and humankind.
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Geol 150:
Historical Geology
4 credits |
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The evolution of the earth and its life through geologic time.
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Geol 230:
Mineralogy
4 credits |
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Techniques for the description and identification of minerals. Basic crystallography and crystal chemistry stressing the application of these disciplines to minerals and ore deposits.
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Geol 231:
Petrology
4 credits |
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Genesis, classification and hand specimen identification of common igneous and metamorphic rocks.
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Geol 285:
Sophomore Seminar
1 credit |
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Library research and writing in the geological sciences.
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Geol 305:
Geology of the Planets
2 credits |
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Planetary formation and development.
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Geol 326:
Structural Geology
4 credits |
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Genesis, classification and interpretation of geologic structures.
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Geol 327:
Geomorphology
4 credits |
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Processes that affect changes of the Earth's surface and govern the development of landforms.
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Geol 330:
Meteorology
2 credits |
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Theory and application of atmospheric sciences.
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Geol 362:
Stratigraphy and Sedimentation
4 credits |
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The nature and distribution of layered sedimentary rocks.
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Geol 371/2/3/4/5/6:
Regional Field Trips
1 to 2 credits |
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These trips alternate each year. For photos go to the field trip page
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Geol 378:
Semester Abroad Research
3-6 credits |
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A class that lets you do research in Europe for a semester.
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Geol 417:
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
2 credits |
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An OSHA certification class traing you to work in hazardous conditions.
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Geol 441:
Geophysics
4 credits |
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Looking at the physical nature of our planet.
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Geol 445:
Hydrogeology
3 credits |
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Groundwater and geology
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Geol 450:
Paleontology
4 credits |
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A detailed look at fossils and evolution.
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Geol 485:
Senior Research Experience
1 credit |
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Original research supervised by a faculty member
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Geol 490:
Independent Study
1-2 credits |
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Independent field problems and perform laboratory work or library research.
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