Undergraduate Geology
Undergraduate Geology
2007 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.
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.
SPECIAL STUDIES
GEOLGY 496
Variable topics. Group activity. Not offered regularly in the curriculum but offered on topics selected on the basis of timeliness, need, and interest, and generally in the format of regularly scheduled Catalog offerings. Repeatable. Prereq: Consent of instructor.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
GEOLGY 498
Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable.