Geosciences Geosciences General Information 318. Paleontology (4) A Characteristics of important fossil groups and their geologic distribution. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisites: Geosc 122 or Zool 211 or consent of 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: Geosc 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: Geosc 306 or consent of instructor. (Same as Geogr 339) 340. Remote Sensing I (4) W This course explores the nature of the electromagnetic spectrum and the physical laws governing radiation. The absorption, reflection, and emission of electromagnetic radiation by the earth's surface is monitored by satellites, and students learn to use these data to study phenomena at the earth's surface. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. 363. Geology of North America (4) S A detailed study of the stratigraphy and structure of North America. Four lectures a week. Prerequisite: Geosc 122 or consent of instructor. 376. Principles of Stratigraphy (4) S 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: Geosc PS111, 112, 122 or consent of instructor. 385. Principles of Sedimentology (4) W The origin, classification and identification of sedimentary rocks and structures. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisites: Geosc 122 and Geosc 121 or 206 or consent of the instructor. 388. Groundwater (4) 5 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: Geosc PS111 and 112, Math 106 or 107, or consent of instructor. 406. Field Methods (3) S Introduction to geologic mapping, field description of rocks and landforms, analysis of geologic structures, and measurement of stratigraphic sections. One lecture and six hours of laboratory and field work per week. Prerequisites: Geosc 206 or 121, 306, 315, and 376, or consent of instructor. 420. Geology for Teachers (5) (Offered as needed) Principles and processes of geology for elementary teachers. Credit not given for Geosc 420 and Geosc PS111 or 112. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. 421. Introduction to Computer Mapping and Geographic Information Systems (3) A This course is designed to introduce students to principals of computer mapping and geographic information systems (GIS). It examines the nature of data capture and database models as well as various systems of analysis and mapping outputs. Three lectures per week. (Same as Geogr 421). 422. Technical Issues in GIS (4) W This course deals with GIS algorithms, data structures, advanced computational topics and analysis of error. Labs include technical programming exercises. Two lectures and two 3-hour labs per week. (Same as Geogr 422). Prerequisite: Geosc 421 or Geogr 421. 423. Application Issues in GIS (4) S This course explores operational and management issues. Ways in which traditional planning and management theories and techniques can be implemented in GISs are examined. Practical work includes analytical exercises using spatial analysis techniques and GIS products in management/planning contexts or related research. Two lectures and two 3-hour labs per week. (Same as Geogr 423). Prerequisite Geosc 422 or Geogr 422. 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: Geosc 306, 376, and 385 or equivalent. 430. Optical Mineralogy and Petrography (4) (Offered as needed) Study of minerals and rocks by using thin sections and grains. Two lectures and two 3-hour labs a week. Prerequisite: Geosc PS111, 112 and 206, and Math 106 or consent of instructor. 440. Remote Sensing II: Digital Image Processing (4) S An analysis of earth surface features with an emphasis to establish spectral characteristics for selected training sites. Satellite imagery derived from Landsat MSS and TM scanners is analyzed by computer-assisted statistical algorithms. A final hard copy of a classified subscene is generated by digital image processing techniques. Prerequisite: Geosc 340. 450. Mineral Deposits (4) The geologic principles underlying the origin and occurrences of economic mineral deposits. Four lectures a week. Prerequisites: Geosc PS111, 112, and 206. 451. Summer Field Camp (6) Su Geologic mapping of areas of sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks, and unconsolidated deposits using topographic maps and aerial photographs. Field description of rocks and landforms, structural analysis, and interpretation of geologic history. Prerequisites: Geosc 206, 306, 315, 376, and 406, or consent of instructor. 453. Mineral Resources and the Environment (4) Origin and geologic occurrences of economic mineral deposits, mining and mineral processing methods, environmental concerns related to mining and reclamation with amalysis of case studies. Four lectures a week and one local field trip. Prerequisites: Geosc 206 or consent of instructor. 455. Geochemistry (4) The chemistry of the earth and geochemical processes operating in the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere with a synthesis of these ideas to account for the chemical evolution of the earth. Applications to mineral stability and chemical reactions, geochemical cycles, and isotope geochemistry. Four lectures a week. Prerequisites: Chem 123 and Geosc 206 or consent of instructor. 460. Geophysics (4) 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: Geosc 306, Math 112. 463. Global Tectonics (4) Structure and dynamics of the earth's core, mantle, and crust. Framework of plate tectonics including dynamics of lithospheric plates, plate motion, processes at plate boundaries, and driving mechanisms. Study of crustal deformation and evolution of orogenic belts over time, with examples from different parts of the world including North America. Four lectures a week. Prerequisites: Geosc 206 or 121, and 306, or consent of instructor. 470. X-Ray Diffraction Analysis (3) (Offered as needed) 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.) 489. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) A continuation of Geosc 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 in Earth Systems (3) Critical analysis of recent advances in the geosciences, directed reading of related literature, and application of research and computer methods to earth processes, designed to provide majors in the area of geosciences with an understanding of interactions between earth systems. Prerequisites: At least 3 upper division courses in Geosciences or consent of instructor. 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: Geosc PS111 and 122, and a baccalaureate degree. Credit not given for both Geosc 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 Geosc 254 and 554. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Applied Science & Technology Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Health Professions Social & Behavioral Sciences 238 239 Continuing Education