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GEOLOGY 1140
4 credits
Physical Geology
- The physical and chemical earth, materials of the earth's crust and interior, their compositions, distributions, origins and the processes that modify them; minerals and rocks; interpretation of topographic maps and aerial photographs; field trips.
- Components: Laboratory, Lecture
- GE: Natural Science
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GEOLOGY 1240
4 credits
Historical Geology
- The formation and development of the earth and the development of life through geologic time. Laboratory includes review of minerals and rocks; elements of stratigraphy; paleontology; and field trips.
- Components: Laboratory, Lecture
- GE: Natural Science
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GEOLOGY 2330
3 credits
History of Life
- The history of life as revealed by the fossil record. Current views on evolutionary patterns and extinctions. Field trips, laboratory; morphology of major fossil groups, modes of preservation, techniques.
- Components: Laboratory, Lecture
- GE: Natural Science
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GEOLOGY 3030
3 credits
Oceanography
- Chemical and physical nature of sea water and its movements, the ocean floor and its sediments, submarine volcanology and marine biology.
- Components: Lecture
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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.
- Components: Laboratory, Lecture
- Prereqs/Coreqs: P: GEOLOGY 1140 or GEOLOGY 3130
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GEOLOGY 3130
3 credits
Engineering Geology
- Geology applied to the solution of a variety of problems in the field of civil engineering. Morphology, evolutionary trends and stratigraphic significance of fossil invertebrates; some micropaleontology; field trips.
- Components: Laboratory, Lecture
- Prereqs/Coreqs: P: CHEMSTRY 1240 and CHEMSTRY 1450
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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.
- Components: Laboratory, Lecture
- Prereqs/Coreqs: P: GEOLOGY 1140 or GEOLOGY 3130; GEOLOGY 3040 is recommended
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GEOLOGY 3430
3 credits
Hydrogeology
- Applied geological concepts and theory of water resources, including both groundwater and surface water. Field trips. Research paper and presentation required.
- Components: Lecture
- Prereqs/Coreqs: P: GEOLOGY 1140 or GEOLOGY 3130; CHEMSTRY 1240 is recommended
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GEOLOGY 3520
2 credits
Air Photo Interpretation
- Use of air photos in geographical research and in other social and physical sciences; emphasis on identification of natural and cultural features.
- Components: Laboratory, Lecture
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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.
- Components: Laboratory, Lecture
- Prereqs/Coreqs: P: (GEOLOGY 1140 or GEOLOGY 1240 or GEOLOGY 3130) and (GEOLOGY 3040 or GEOLOGY 3230)
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GEOLOGY 4030
3 credits
Economic Geology
- The origin and geology of mineral deposits, energy resources, precious metals and gems, and agricultural and construction materials derived from geologic sources.
- Components: Laboratory, Lecture
- Prereqs/Coreqs: P: GEOLOGY 1140 or GEOLOGY 3130; GEOLOGY 3040 is recommended
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GEOLOGY 4120
2 - 3 credits
Topical Seminar
- A particular geologic topic within a seminar format.
- Components: Laboratory, Seminar
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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.
- Components: Lecture
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GEOLOGY 4660
1 - 8 credits
Cooperative Field Experience
- Components: Field Studies
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GEOLOGY 4920
1 - 3 credits
Individual Research in Geology
- Supervised research by individual students; written report required.
- Components: Independent Study