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Show Geology D. A student may receive Geology-Geography Honors credit in any of the following courses dependent upon which major he is pursuing: Geology 306, 315, 318, 363, 376 385, 388, 430, 450, 483, 499 and Geography 305, 321' 330, 336, 354, 359, 362, 374, 378, 381, 499. Not more than two courses can be regional courses (Geography 350-378). Permission from the department chairperson should be sought before registering in a course for Honors credit. A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honors credit. (See Composite and Interdepartmental Programs.) GEOLOGY COURSES NS101. Introduction to Geology (5) Physical features of the earth and its history. For non-majors in Geology. Credit not given for both Geology 101 and Geology 111. Four lectures and one recitation a week. Short field trips required. NS111. Physical Geology (4) The earth's rocks, minerals and physical features. Credit not given for both Geology 111 and 101. Field trips required. Four lectures a week. Must accompany Geology 112. NS112. Physical Geology Laboratory (1) Laboratory and field study of minerals, rocks, earth features, and topographic, geologic, and air photo maps. Must accompany Geology 111. One three-hour lab a week. NS121. Rocks, Minerals, and Earth Materials (4) Recognition and occurences of the common ore and rock minerals, rocks, fuels and other economic materials. Field trips required. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. 122. Historical Geology (5) The history of the earth with particular emphasis on North America. Short field trips required. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. 140. Life of the Past (3) Origin and development of life through time as revealed by fossil evidence. Two lectures and one 3-hour laboratory period a week. One or two short local field trips required. Not intended for majors. 204. Mineralogy and Petrology I (4) Identification, classification and crystal chemistry of the rock forming and ore minerals and the application of phase equilibria to rock genesis. Prerequisites: Geology 111 and 112 and Chemistry 122, or permission of the instructor. Two lectures and two 3-hour labs per week. 205. Mineralogy and Petrology II (4) Continuation of Geology 204. Prerequisite: Geology 204. Two lectures and two 3-hour labs per week. 206. Mineralogy and Petrology III (3) Continuation of Geology 205 with emphasis on the description and classification of rocks. Prerequisite: Geology 205. Two lectures and one 3-hour labs week. 254. Environmental Geology (4) The relationship between mart and his geologic habitat. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisites: Geology 101 or 111, 112, or consent of the instructor. 275. Introduction to Oceanography (5) Study of the physical processes in the oceans, including currents, waves, tides, and their effects upon the shoreline and ocean floor. The class also treats life in the seas. Five lectures a week. 289. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) Open to all students in Geology who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department. The course objective for each student will be developed between the student, the department, and a suitable employer providing the opportunity for an on-the-job experience. Evaluation of course participants will be shared between the employer, student, and the department. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. 295. Elementary Field Geology (1-8) Fundamentals of geology as they are observed during field trips. Trips will be preceded by a series of lectures and followed by an examination. 306. Structural Geology (4) Structural features of the earth and their origin. Prerequisite: Geology 111 and 112, 122 and Mathematics 106 or consent of instructor. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. 315. Geomorphology (4) Landforms and their origin. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: Geology 112 or consent of instructor. 318. Paleontology (4) Characteristics of important fossil groups and their geologic distribution. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisites: Geology 111 and 112 or Zoology 211 and Geology 122 or consent of the instructor. 325. Geology of Utah (5) The study of Utah's geologic history including the evaluation of past and present land forms, the origin and importance of the state's minerals, rocks, geologic resources and its fossils. Short field trips required. Five lectures per week. Prerequisite: Geology NS101 or equivalent, and Geology 122. 339. Aerial Photo Interpretation (3) The use of aerial photos to interpret geologic phenomena. One lecture and two 2-hour labs a week. Prerequisite: Geology 306 or consent of instructor. 351. Summer Field Camp (9) Field training in geologic mapping, measuring sections, and interpreting geologic history using alidades, Brunton compasses, topographic maps and aerial photographs. Prerequisites: Senior standing in Geology or consent of instructor. Eight weeks. 363. Geology of North America (4) A detailed study of the stratigraphy and structure of North America. Prerequisite: Geology 122 or consent of instructor. Four lectures a week. Geology 376. Principles of Stratigraphy (4) The principles and concepts of stratigraphy and its application to field geology, paleontology and industry. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: Geology 111, 112, 122 or consent of instructor. 385. Principles of Sedimentology (4) The origin', classification and identification of sedimentary rocks and structures. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisites: Geology 122 and 206 or consent of the instructor. 388. Ground Water (4) Origin, occurrence, behavior, and use of ground water, with special emphasis on practical applications in Utah. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisites: Geology 111 and 112, Mathematics 106 or 107, or consent of instructor. 406. Field Methods (4) Introduction to measuring, mapping, and recording geologic data. One lecture and three 3-hour labs a week. Designed for junior or senior students in Geology. 410. Petroleum Geology (3) Principles of the origin, migration, accumulation and distribution of petroleum. Evaluation of reservoirs and techniques of petroleum exploration. Three lectures a week. Prerequisites: Geology 306, 376 or 385 or consent of instructor. 420. Geology for Teachers (5) Principles and processes of geology for elementary teachers, Credit not given for Geology 420 and Geology 101 or 111, 112. Four lectures and one lab a week. 425. Subsurface Geology (3) Techniques of subsurface geology and interpretation of subsurface data. Two lectures and one 3-hour laboratory or field trip a week. Prerequisite: Geology 306, 376, and 385 or equivalent. 430. Optical Mineralogy and Petrography (4) Study of minerals and rocks by using thin sections and grains. Two lectures and two 3-hour labs a week. Prerequisite: Geology 111, 112 and 206, and Mathematics 106 or consent of instructor. 450. Mineral Deposits (4) The geologic principles underlying the origin and occurrences of economic mineral deposits. Four lectures a week. Prerequisite: Geology 111, 112, and 206. 460. Geophysics (4) Principles of geophysical methods used to locate and evaluate mineral, water, geother- -j— — —GJernenrF liiiorrnatloi l Recort s Reaistrar Hfniertteph HPrigrams 1 "■ rle3ltlr~ Sciences i Art: Eusiness Economic bUUb -U 268 269 |
