Geology Geology General Information 112. Map Interpretation (1) S Laboratory and field study of landforms and geologic structures using topographic maps, geologic maps, and air photos. One 3- hour lab a week. Prerequisite: Geol NS 111, or concurrent registration. NS121. Rocks, Minerals, and Earth Materials (4) A, S Recognition and occurrences 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) A, S The history of the earth with particular emphasis on North America. Short field trips required. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. NS160. Dinosaurs, Fossils, and Extinction (4) A study of Paleozoic and Mesozoic fossils with particular emphasis on the dinosaurs and culminating with their extinction. Examples will be taken primarily from occurrences in Utah. Students will do library and/or laboratory research to gather information for written assignments. Field trips to museums and/or quarries. Four lectures a week. A writing intensive course. NS180. Geology of the National Parks (3) Su, A, W, S A study of the rocks, fossils, and geologic processes seen in selected national parks, including study of features such as volcanoes, glaciers, canyons, geysers, and coral reefs. Three lectures a week. 204. Mineralogy and Petrology I (4) A Identification, classification and crystal chemistry of the rock forming and ore minerals and the application of phase equilibria to rock genesis. Prerequisites: Geol NS111 and 112 and Chem NS 122, or permission of the instructor. Two lectures and two 3- hour labs per week. 205. Mineralogy and Petrology II (4) W Continuation of Geol 204. Prerequisite: Geol 204. Two lectures and two 3-hour labs per week. 206. Mineralogy and Petrology III (4) 5 Continuation of Geol 205 with emphasis on the description and classification of rocks. Prerequisite: Geol 205. Two lectures and two 3-hour labs a week. 222. Geological Techniques (4) (Offered as needed) Theory and operation of technical equipment used to collect and analyze geological samples; includes instruction in making thin sections, use of stream gauging equipment, sampling of rocks and soils, study of well samples and logs, seismic profiles, sediment textural analysis and other geologic techniques. Prerequisites: Geol NS121 and 122. One lecture and two 3-hour labs a week. 254. Environmental Geology (4) (Offered as needed) The relationship between man and his geologic habitat. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisites: Geol NS111, 112, or consent of the instructor. 275. Introduction to Oceanography (5) W 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. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) (Offered as needed) Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. 295. Elementary Field Geology (1-8) A,S,S« 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) S Structural features of the earth and their origin. Prerequisites: Geol NS111 and 112, 122 and Mathematics 106 or consent of instructor. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. 315. Geomorphology (4) W Landforms and their origin. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: Geol 112 or consent of instructor. 318. Paleontology (4) A Characteristics of important fossil groups and their geologic distribution. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisites: Geol NS111 and 112 or Zool NS211 and Geol 122 or consent of the instructor. 325. Geology of Utah (5) A '92 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: Geol 122. 339. Aerial Photo Interpretation (3) A '92 The use of aerial photos to interpret geologic phenomena. One lecture and two 2-hour labs a week. Prerequisite: Geol 306 or consent of instructor. 351. Summer Field Camp (9) S Field training in geologic mapping, measuring sections, and interpreting geologic history using alidades, Brunton compasses, topographic maps and aerial photographs. Prerequisites: Geology 206 and Geology 306. 363. Geology of North America (4) A '91 A detailed study of the stratigraphy and structure of North America. Prerequisite: Geol 122 or consent of instructor. Four lectures a week. 376. Principles of Stratigraphy (4) A '91 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: Geol NS111, 112, 122 or consent of instructor. 385. Principles of Sedimentology (4) W '93 The origin, classification and identification of sedimentary rocks and structures. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisites: Geol 122 and 206 or consent of the instructor. 388. Groundwater (4) W '92 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: Geol NS111 and 112, Math 106 or 107, or consent of instructor. 406. Field Methods (4) (Offered as needed) 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 (4) (Offered as needed) Principles of the origin, migration, accumulation and distribution of petroleum. Evaluation of reservoirs and techniques of petroleum exploration. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisites: Geol 306, 376 or 385 or consent of instructor. 420. Geology for Teachers (5) (Offered as needed) Principles and processes of geology for elementary teachers. Credit not given for Geol 420 and Geol NS111 or 112. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. 425. Subsurface Geology (3) (Offered as needed) Techniques of subsurface geology and interpretation of subsurface data. Two lectures and one 3-hour laboratory or field trip a week. Prerequisite: Geol 306, 376, and 385 or equivalent. 430. Optical Mineralogy and Petrography (4) W '92 Study of minerals and rocks by using thin sections and grains. Two lectures and two 3-hour labs a week. Prerequisite: Geol NS111, 112 and 206, and Math 106 or consent of instructor. 450. Mineral Deposits (4) 5 '92 The geologic principles underlying the origin and occurrences of economic mineral deposits. Four lectures a week. Prerequisites: GeolNSlll, 112, and 206. 455. Geochemistry (4) A The significant facts and ideas concerning the chemistry of the earth and a synthesis of these data into an account of the chemical evolution of the earth. Four lectures a week. Prerequisite: Chem 123 and 301 and Geol 205 or consent of the instructor. 460. Geophysics (4) W Principles and techniques of geophysical exploration, including gravity, magnetics and seismic methods. Course includes field collection of geophysical data and computer modelling of anomalies. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisites: Geolo 306, Math 212. 465. Exploration Geochemistry (4) (Offered as needed) The use of trace elements in mineral exploration. Two lectures and two 3-hour labs a week. Prerequisite: Geol 206. 470. X-Ray Diffraction Analysis (3) W Application of X-ray diffraction to the analysis of materials and their properties. Prerequisite: Senior standing in geology, chemistry, or physics or permission of the instructor. 480. Special Problems (1-5) A, W, S Prerequisite: Consent of instructor prior to registration. (May be repeated for a maximum of five credit hours.) 483. Geologic Literature (2) S Directed readings in geologic literature. Prerequisites: Geol NSlllandll2. 489. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) A continuation of Geol 289. Open to all students. 492. Short courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) (Offered as needed) Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. 495. Advanced Field Geology (1-8) A, S Fundamentals of geology applied during field trips. Readings, reports, lectures and examinations are required. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 497. Senior Thesis (2) A, W, S A thesis to be written by a student at the culmination of a period of individual field/laboratory and library research, under the direction of a specific faculty person. Prerequisites: Senior standing and departmental approval of the thesis topic. 499. Senior Seminar (2) S '92 A course for seniors applying research methods to geologic problems. 503. Geology for Teachers (3-5) (Offered as needed) Science content course for teachers in the M.Ed. Science Emphasis Program. To register, select another departmental course and develop a contract detailing additional work required for graduate credit. Course may be repeated. Contract must be approved by instructor, department chair, and Director of the Master of Education Program. 525. Geology of Utah for In-Service Teachers (5) (Offered as needed) The study of Utah's geologic history including the evaluation of past and present landforms and the origin and importance of the state's minerals, rocks, geologic resources, and fossils. Short field trips required. Five lectures each week. Prerequisites: Geol NS111 and 122, and a baccalaureate degree. Credit not given for both Geol 325 and 525. 554. Environmental Geology for In-Service Teachers (4) (Offered as needed) A study of geologic hazards (earthquakes, landslides, floods, etc.) and pollution in the context of geologic processes with particular emphasis on problems common to Utah. Three lectures and one three-hour lab each week. Field trip required. Prerequisite: an introductory geology course and a baccalaureate degree. Credit not given for both Geol 254 and 554. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Applied Science & Technology Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Health Professions Science Social & Behavioral Sciences 224 225 Continuing Education