GEOL 1030 Essentials of Geology (4)
A one-semester survey including topics in physical and historical geology, earth materials, plate tectonics, geologic structures, landforms, geologic time, fossils and earth history. Intended for students whose program of study requires one semester of laboratory science, or may be combined with ASTR 1030, BIOL 1030, PHYS 1030, PSCI 1030, or CHEM 1030 in satisfying the eight-hour general education natural science requirement. Three lecture, two field/laboratory hours per week.
GEOL 1040 Physical Geology (4)
An introduction to the physical geology of the earth including composition, structure and evolution. Laboratory and field experiences involve rock and mineral identification, along with map and field interpretation of geologic structures. Three lecture, two field/laboratory hours per week.
GEOL 1050 Historical Geology (4)
A course dealing with the history of the earth and the organisms which inhabit it. The major geological events of the past will be studied, stressing the methods and procedures of their discovery and interpretation. The major plant and animal fossil groups will be emphasized in the laboratory and on local field trips. PREREQUISITE: GEOL 1040. Three lecture, two field/laboratory hours per week.
GEOL 276T* Selected Topics in Geology (1 - 6)
A course which deals with topics in geology carefully selected to meet the needs of an individual or a special group. The course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours credit.
