Undergraduate Geology
Undergraduate Geology
2003 Spring Term
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PRINCIPLES OF GEOLOGY
GEOLGY 100
An introduction to the concepts which describe the origin and evolution of the earth. Emphasis is on understanding (1) the material make-up of the earth, (2) the internal and external processes which affect the earth, (3) the scientific method as it applies to the study of the earth. One field trip is required. A special fee will be assessed to those students electing to participate on an optional field trip to cover the cost of chartering a bus. Four hours of lectures and two hours of lab each week.
ELEMENTS OF GEOLOGY
GEOLGY 101
An introduction to the study of the earth. Emphasis is place on: (1) the materials which make up the earth, (2) the internal and external processes which affect the earth, (3) the length of geologic time, and (3) the methods of science, especially as they apply to the study of the Earth. One half-day field trip in the immediate area is required. An optional field trip, requiring a transportation fee, will be conducted to the Baraboo Hills reagion. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.
EARTH AND LIFE HISTORY
GEOLGY 204
A study of the changes in the earth's crust and life through geologic time and the methodology used in reconstructing earth history. One field trip is required. A special fee will be assessed to those students electing to participate on an optional field trip to cover transportation costs.
HISTORICAL GEOLOGY LABORATORY
GEOLGY 205
A laboratory course in earth history emphasizing paleontologic, stratigraphic, and geologic map studies. One field trip is required. One two-hour lab per week.
DINOSAURS
GEOLGY 307
The proposed course will examine all aspects of Dinosaurs from Earth System Science perspective. Who were the Dinosaurs? When, how and where did they live on earth? What is their relationship to birds? What were the circumstances of their extinction?
PETROLOGY
GEOLGY 316
A study of the mode of occurrence, composition, classification, and origin of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Special emphasis is placed on (1) hand specimen and microscopic characteristics as indicators of the origin and evolution of rocks and (2) the chemical and physical aspects of rocks which control their origin and evolution. Two lectures and two two-hour labs per week. Offered every spring semester. One field trip is required. A special fee will be assessed of those students electing to participate in an optional field trip to cover transportation costs. Chemistry 104 and Physics 163 are recommended prerequisites.
STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY
GEOLGY 318
A study of the classification, description, and genesis of features produced in the earth's crust by stresses and resulting strain. Emphasis is placed on (1) understanding stress and strain, (2) the recognition and interpretation of structural features, outcrop patterns, and subsurface geology, (3) preparation and interpretation of geologic maps, and (4) the geologic structural provinces of North America. Two lectures and two two-hour labs per week. Offered every spring semester. One field trip is required. A special fee will be assessed to those students electing to participate on an optional field trip to cover transportation costs. Math 152 recommended as a prerequisite.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
GEOLGY 498
Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable.