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Physical Geology Laboratory 1105 (1-0-3)

Study of the important rock-forming and economic minerals, the major groups of rocks; introduction to topographic maps and the evolution and classification of landforms. (GEOL 1103)

1106

Historical Geology Laboratory 1106 (1-0-3)

Study of regional and local geologic maps, cross-sections, correlations and sequence of events diagrams, and identification of the more common groups of invertebrate fossils. (GEOL 1104)

1305

Physical Geology (3-3-0)

Examination of the materials that make up our planet, the forces that drive its dynamic systems and form its crust, and the agents that shape the earth’s surface. (GEOL 1303)

1306

Historical Geology (3-3-0)

The history of geology and development of concepts about the history of our planet, how geologists interpret earth history, introductory paleontology and the history of life. (GEOL 1304)

1309

Dinosaurs and the Mesozoic World (3-3-0)

A paleobiological study of the reptiles popularly known as dinosaurs along with the biotic and abiotic aspects of the environments during the time in which they lived.

3300

Undergraduate Research (3-0-9)

Independent investigation of a specific problem or topic in geology research under the direction of a selected faculty member.

3303

Environmental Geology (3-3-0)

Analysis of the influence geology has on the formulation of public policy. Topics to be included are surface/sub-surface water quality and quantity, flood control and navigation, shoreline processes, subsidence, mineral resources and impact from their extraction, waste disposal and geologic hazards such as earthquakes, vulcanism and mass movements.

3399

Directed Study in Geology

Selected topics in geology; intensive individual study under the guidance of a member of the geology faculty.

3402

Stratigraphic Concepts and Procedures (4-3-3)

An introduction to the physical and biological aspects of the classification and interpretation of primarily stratiform rocks.

3411

Paleontology (4-3-3)

A paleobiologic approach to the major taxa of invertebrate fossils emphasizing their morphology, biotic relationships, paleoecology and evolution.

4260

Environmental Laboratory and Field Studies (2-0-6)

Intensive laboratory and field investigations to illustrate principles and current concepts presented in BIOL 4360, CHEM 3320 and GEOL 3303 by sampling, measuring and analyzing biological, chemical and physical factors of select environments, with emphasis on the activities of humans and their effects on the ecosystem.

4325

Advanced Microscopy (3-1-6)

Instrumentation principles and laboratory exercises associated with the applications of a variety of microscopes and associated techniques, including preparation of samples, light microscopy (bright-field, dark-field, phase-contrast, polarized and fluorescent), scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and X-ray microanalysis.

4399

Senior Honors Thesis

A research project, supervised by a member of the natural science faculty or scientist at an affiliated research institution or laboratory. The completed research project must be presented in both written and oral form to the science faculty. No more than six hours credit for this course may be applied toward a degree.