GEOLOGY 1140 4 credits
Physical Geology
The physical and chemical earth; materials of the earth's crust and interior, their composition, distribution, origin, and the processes that modify them; minerals and rocks; interpretation of topographic maps and aerial photographs; field trips. GE: NS. F, S

GEOLOGY 1240 4 credits
Historical Geology
The origin and development of Earth and its life forms. Topics include the physical evolution of Earth and the development of the major taxonomic groups of plants and animals. Laboratory includes mineral, rock and fossil identification, geologic maps, and field trips. GE: NS. S

GEOLOGY 3040 4 credits
Mineralogy and Lithology
A condensed course on earth materials for majors in science and engineering. A paragenetic approach is used to study minerals with associated rocks. Laboratory emphasizes identification and classification. Field trips and research paper and presentation required. P: GEOLOGY 1140 or GEOLOGY 3130. S

GEOLOGY 3130 3 credits
Engineering Geology
Geology applied to the solution of a variety of problems in the field of civil engineering; field trips. P: CHEMSTRY 1240 and PHYSICS 2640. GE: NS. F, S

GEOLOGY 3230 3 credits
Sedimentary Geology
The formation, identification, and significance of sedimentary rocks with emphasis on those found in the Midwest; stratigraphy and earth history. Research paper and presentation required. Field trips. P: GEOLOGY 1140 or GEOLOGY 3130. GEOLOGY 3040 recommended. F

GEOLOGY 3430 3 credits
Hydrogeology
Applied geological concepts and theory of water resources, including both ground water and surface water. Field trips. Research paper and presentation required. P: GEOLOGY 1140 or GEOLOGY 3130. CHEMSTRY 1240 is recommended. S

GEOLOGY 3830 3 credits
Field Methods and Mapping
Field techniques for bedrock and surficial studies. Local field trips. Research paper and presentation, and final map project required. P: GEOLOGY 1140 or GEOLOGY 1240 or GEOLOGY 3130 and GEOLOGY 3040 or GEOLOGY 3230. F

GEOLOGY 4030 3 credits
Economic Geology
The occurrence, formation, and utilization of geological resources for majors in reclamation, engineering, and natural sciences. Metal deposits, energy resources, and industrial minerals are covered. Research paper and presentation required. Field trips. P: GEOLOGY 1140, or GEOLOGY 3130. GEOLOGY 3040 is recommended.

GEOLOGY 4120 2-3 credits
Topical Seminar
A particular geologic topic within a seminar format. P: Junior standing. F or S

GEOLOGY 4340 4 credits
Regional Geomorphology of the United States
The structure, origin and distribution of the landforms of the United States; secondary emphasis on the methods of landform analysis. S

GEOLOGY 4660 1-8 credits
Cooperative Field Experience

GEOLOGY 4920 1-3 credits
Individual Research in Geology
Supervised research by individual students. Written report required. P: Senior standing.