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GLG202. Historical Geology. 4 Credits. GEOLOGY (GLG) Geological and geographic developments of the continents throughout the 's history, with emphasis on North America. Methods used in GLG120. Weather and Environment. 4 Credits. calculating the age of our planet, and interpreting the history of its rocks. A non-mathematical introduction to the basic principles of weather of plants and animals through geologic time. In the laboratory, and weather forecasting and their effect on man. Laboratory studies of geologic maps and a few common are studied. Local and regional weather maps and related charts. field trips. COURSE FEE. Attributes: Attributes: • Civic Engagement • Field Study • Liberal Arts • Civic Engagement • GE4: Natural Science Lecture • Liberal Arts • GE4: Natural Science Lab • GE4: Natural Science Lecture • GE3: NSCI • GE4: Natural Science Lab • GE2: PHBS w/out lab • GE3: NSCI • GE2A: PHBS w/out lab • GE2: PHBS w/out lab • Systematic Inquiry • GE2A: PHBS w/out lab

May not be repeated for credit Restrictions: GLG193. Geological Selected Topic. 3-12 Credits. • Must have the following level: Undergraduate Selected topics courses are regularly scheduled courses that focus on Prerequisites: a particular topic of interest. Descriptions are printed in the Schedule • GLG201 Minimum Grade of C- of Classes each semester. Selected topics courses may be used as elective credit and may be repeated for credit, provided that the topic of May not be repeated for credit the course changes. May be repeated for credit GLG205. . 4 Credits. The geological system as a framework for understanding environmental GLG199. Modular Course. 0 Credits. problems; man and his interactions with geological systems. May not be repeated for credit Conservation, utilization, and management of natural resources. Field GLG201. Physical Geology. 3 Credits. trips. COURSE FEE. Attributes: Basic concepts of geology. Minerals, rocks, and rock-forming processes. • Field Study Geologic time and age dating. , streams, groundwater, and glacers. Geologic structures, , volcanoes, , and • Civic Engagement other geologic processes. COURSE FEE. • Liberal Arts Attributes: • GE4: Natural Science Lecture • Field Study • GE4: Natural Science Lab • Civic Engagement • GE3: NSCI • Critical Thinking Introductory • GE2: PHBS w/out lab • Information Mgmt Intro • GE2A: PHBS w/out lab • Liberal Arts • Systematic Inquiry • GE4: Natural Science Lecture May not be repeated for credit • GE3: NSCI • GE2: PHBS w/out lab GLG211. Physical Geology Laboratory. 1 Credit. • GE2A: PHBS w/out lab Laboratory study of minerals, rocks, topographic maps, and geologic maps. Field trips. • Systematic Inquiry Attributes: Restrictions: • Field Study • Must have the following level: Undergraduate • Civic Engagement • Liberal Arts Corequisites: • GLG211 • GE4: Natural Science Lab

May not be repeated for credit Restrictions: • Must have the following level: Undergraduate

Corequisites: • GLG201

May not be repeated for credit 2 Geology (GLG)

GLG293. Geological Selected Topic. 2-12 Credits. GLG311. and . 4 Credits. Selected topics courses are regularly scheduled courses that focus on Basic elements of solid internal and external crystallography and a particular topic of interest. Descriptions are printed in the Schedule principles of crystal chemistry and . Properties, occurrence, of Classes each semester. Selected topics courses may be used as geochemistry, and hand specimen identification of the more common elective credit and may be repeated for credit, provided that the topic of economic and rock-forming minerals. Field trips. COURSE FEE. the course changes. Attributes: May be repeated for credit • Field Study GLG295. Indep Study Geology. 1-12 Credits. • Practicum - Non-Clinical May be repeated for credit • Liberal Arts GLG299. Phys Glg-Fld Excur. 1 Credit. Restrictions: Corequisites: • Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman • GLG201 Prerequisites: May not be repeated for credit • CHE201 Minimum Grade of C- GLG303. . 4 Credits. • GLG201 Minimum Grade of C- or GLG 220 Minimum Grade of C- Overview of surficial geological processes and how they control May not be repeated for credit landscapes evolution. A geological investigation of hillslopes, rivers, deserts, glaciers, coasts, and oceans with an emphasis on local and GLG313. Optical Mineralogy. 3 Credits. regional landscapes and environmental implications. COURSE FEE. Theory of the transmission of polarized light through crystalline solids. Attributes: Use of the polarizing microscope in mineral identification. Optical • Field Study properties of the common rock-forming minerals. • Civic Engagement Attributes: • Liberal Arts • Practicum - Non-Clinical • Information Mgmt Intrmd Restrictions: • Liberal Arts • Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman

Restrictions: Corequisites: • Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman • GLG311

Prerequisites: May not be repeated for credit • GLG201 Minimum Grade of C- or GLG 220 Minimum Grade of C- GLG314. . 4 Credits. • Math Placement Level Minimum Score of 5 or MAT181 Minimum Study of the igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks that form Grade of C- the solid earth. Rock composition, classification, distribution and origin. Volcanic, tectonic and other environments of rock formation. Phase May not be repeated for credit diagrams, age dating, and rock chemistry. Laboratory microscope study GLG305. . 4 Credits. of thin sections. Field trips. COURSE FEE. Principles and methods in the study of fossils; morphology, classification Attributes: and evolution, ecologic relationships between organisms and • Field Study sedimentary systems, geographic distribution, and stratigraphic range. • Practicum - Non-Clinical Field trips. • Liberal Arts Attributes: • Field Study Restrictions: • Practicum - Non-Clinical • Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman • Liberal Arts Prerequisites: Restrictions: • CHE202 Minimum Grade of C- • Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman • GLG311 Minimum Grade of C-

Prerequisites: May not be repeated for credit • GLG 301 Minimum Grade of C- or GLG202 Minimum Grade of C-

May not be repeated for credit Geology (GLG) 3

GLG331. -Sedimentation. 4 Credits. GLG346. Environmental Impact Assessment. 3 Credits. Stratified rocks, their formation today as clues to the formation of Study of the ways by which man's impact on nature and the environment similar rocks in the , their local descriptions, their correlation in a is assessed and evaluated. Aspects of Environmental Impact Statements regional and world-wide framework, and the principles and methods that are of significance to environmental geology, including air quality, used in interpreting the geologic history they record. Laboratory and meteorology, water quality, , land use, waste management, field methods in the study of sedimentation, sedimentary rocks and energy use and conservation. stratigraphic successions found in . COURSE FEE. Attributes: Attributes: • Civic Engagement • Field Study • Creative Works • Creative Works • Liberal Arts • Critical Thinking Intermediate • Writing Intensive • Liberal Arts • Writing Intensive Restrictions: • Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman Restrictions: • Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman Prerequisites: • GLG205 Minimum Grade of C- or (GLG201 Minimum Grade of C- or Prerequisites: GLG 220 Minimum Grade of C-) • GLG 301 Minimum Grade of C- or GLG202 Minimum Grade of C- May not be repeated for credit • Math Placement Level Minimum Score of 5 or MAT181 Minimum Grade of C- GLG393. Geological Selected Topic. 3-12 Credits. Selected topics courses are regularly scheduled courses that focus on May not be repeated for credit a particular topic of interest. Descriptions are printed in the Schedule GLG334. Principles of Oceanography. 4 Credits. of Classes each semester. Selected topics courses may be used as The physical, chemical, geological, biological, and economic aspects elective credit and may be repeated for credit, provided that the topic of of the science of oceanography; properties of seawater, ocean the course changes. dynamics, coastal processes, marine , sea-floor spreading, May be repeated for credit and continental drift, sea fisheries, petroleum and the sea, marine GLG399. Modular Course. 0 Credits. technology, etc. Field trips. Laboratory. May be repeated for credit Attributes: • Liberal Arts GLG405. Structure and Tectonics. 4 Credits. Study of the structure and deformation of the Earth's crust. Includes Restrictions: rock mechanics, faulting, fabric, geometric analysis, diapirism, and • Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman tectonics. Laboratories cover geologic map interpretation, use of spherical projections, and field work. Field trips. COURSE FEE. May not be repeated for credit Attributes: GLG339. Natural Resources and Energy. 3 Credits. • Field Study Relation of the production of energy and its environmental impact on the • Practicum - Non-Clinical finite nature of our natural resources. Review and critical evaluation of • Information Mgmt Advanced past, present, and future energy technologies. • Liberal Arts Attributes: • Writing Intensive • Liberal Arts Restrictions: Restrictions: • Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman • Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman Prerequisites: Prerequisites: • GLG201 Minimum Grade of C- or GLG 220 Minimum Grade of C- • GLG201 Minimum Grade of C- • GLG331 Minimum Grade of C- • CHE201 Minimum Grade of C- • PHY201 Minimum Grade of C- • Math Placement Level Minimum Score of 5 or MAT171 Minimum Grade of C- or MAT181 Minimum Grade of C- or MAT241 Minimum • Math Placement Level Minimum Score of 5 or MAT181 Minimum Grade of C- Grade of C-

May not be repeated for credit May not be repeated for credit 4 Geology (GLG)

GLG407. Hydrogeology. 4 Credits. GLG446. . 3 Credits. Physical properties of groundwater flow, well hydraulics, water quality, Earth’s climate change history from the records of ocean sediments, the occurrences and distribution of groundwater, and to refine general glacial ice, and other sources. Investigation will include quantitative and computer skills. COURSE FEE. techniques, mechanisms for gradual and abrupt climate changes, and Attributes: implications for future climate variability. • Field Study Attributes: • Civic Engagement • Field Study • Liberal Arts • Civic Engagement • Practicum - Non-Clinical Restrictions: • Creative Works • Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman • Liberal Arts Prerequisites: • GLG201 Minimum Grade of C- or GLG 220 Minimum Grade of C- Restrictions: • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or • PHY201 Minimum Grade of C- concentration): • CHE201 Minimum Grade of C- • • Adolescence Ed: (442) • Math Placement Level Minimum Score of 5 or MAT181 Minimum • Earth Science B-6 (601T) Grade of C- • Environmental Geochem Science (519) May not be repeated for credit • Environmental Geochem Science (EGS) GLG435. Field Geology. 4 Credits. • Geology (510) Problems and methods of geologic field study. Use Brunton and Silva • Geology (GLG) compasses, GPS units, field data collection and analysis, solving of geologic field problems, construction of a geologic map, and report Prerequisites: writing. Primarily taught in the field. • GLG303 Minimum Grade of C- or GLG331 Minimum Grade of C- or Attributes: EGS370 Minimum Grade of C- • Field Study May not be repeated for credit • Practicum - Non-Clinical • Creative Works GLG475. Geology Research Project 1. 3 Credits. Students will undertake a two semester research project, under the • Research guidance of a faculty mentor, focusing on a detailed examination of a • Critical Thinking Advanced real world environmental problem. The project will culminate in a written • Liberal Arts document and an oral presentation in the Senior Seminar. Attributes: Restrictions: • Liberal Arts • Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman Restrictions: Prerequisites: • Must have the following level: Undergraduate • GLG 338 Minimum Grade of C-* or GLG405 Minimum Grade of C-* • Must be enrolled in the following class: Senior * May be taken at the same time • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or May not be repeated for credit concentration): • • Environmental Geochem Science (519) • Geology (510)

May not be repeated for credit Geology (GLG) 5

GLG476. Geology Research Project 2. 3 Credits. GLG492. Research in Geology (1-4). 1-12 Credits. Continuation of GLG475. Laboratory or field research project to be completed in consultation with Attributes: a geology faculty member in accord with the department guidelines for • Liberal Arts research. Attributes: Restrictions: • Field Study • Must be enrolled in the following class: Senior • Creative Works • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or • Research concentration): • Liberal Arts • • Environmental Geochem Science (519) • Geology (510) Restrictions: • Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman Prerequisites: • GLG475 Minimum Grade of C- May be repeated for credit

May not be repeated for credit GLG493. Geological Selected Topic. 3-12 Credits. Selected topics courses are regularly scheduled courses that focus on GLG481. Field Excursion (1-3). 1-12 Credits. a particular topic of interest. Descriptions are printed in the Schedule Geology of a selected area of North America. Readings and discussions of Classes each semester. Selected topics courses may be used as of the detailed tectonic and petrological evolution of selected classical elective credit and may be repeated for credit, provided that the topic of geologic areas. Field excursions to type areas. May be repeated for the course changes. credit provided listed topic changes. COURSE FEE APPLIES TO SOME Restrictions: SECTIONS. • Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman Attributes: • Field Study May be repeated for credit • Int Domest Travel Exchange GLG494. Fieldwork In Geology. 1-12 Credits. • Liberal Arts Restrictions: • Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman Restrictions: • Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman May be repeated for credit May be repeated for credit GLG495. Indep Study Geology. 1-12 Credits. Restrictions: GLG490. Seminar in Geology (2-4). 0 Credits. • Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman Current problems and projects in geology. Developing ability to evaluate evidence critically and to understand current geological literature. May be repeated for credit Attributes: • Liberal Arts GLG499. Modular Course. 0 Credits. Restrictions: Restrictions: • Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman • Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman May not be repeated for credit May be repeated for credit GLG491. Honor's Research. 4 Credits. Individual advanced research in geology. Students are expected to complete a research thesis in consultation with instructor and chair. Attributes: • Liberal Arts

Restrictions: • Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman

May be repeated for credit