Undergraduate Geology
Undergraduate Geology
2005 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.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY
GEOLGY 301
A study of the physical and cultural problems associated with earthquakes, volcanism, weathering and mass movement, running water, groundwater, glaciers, coastal processes, waste disposal, contaminant hydrogeology, nonrenewable resources, and environmental health. An analysis of various engineering solutions and land use planning approaches concerning these problems will be examined. At least one field trip will be required. A special fee will be assessed to students who participate in optional field trips to cover transportation costs.Two lectures and 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.
STRATIGRAPHY AND SEDIMENTATION
GEOLGY 319
Classification and description of the various kinds of sediments and sedimentary rock units; sedimentary facies; cyclic sedimentation; and techniques of correlating sedimentary rocks. Two hours of lecture and two hours of lab each week. 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.
FIELD STUDIES IN GEOLOGY
GEOLGY 492
Field studies of classic geologic regions. Emphasis will be placed on training in the basic techniques and methods of field studies, recognition and interpretation of geologic structures, and the use of field observations to develop both geologic understanding of the region studied and geologic reasoning ability. Students will be responsible for the cost of the university van rental and other trip expenses.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
GEOLGY 498
Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable.