Geology Geology Information PROGRAM: GEOLOGY MAJOR BACHELOR DEGREE General Requirements: • Specific Requirements (see index). • Requirements for General Education (see index). • A minor is required. • A grade of C- or better is required in all Geology courses to be counted in the major. • 183 total hours are required for this degree. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). • An overall GPA of 2.00 (C) is required. Specific Requirements: • Minimum of 53 credit hours in Geology courses. • Geology core courses required of all majors (44 credit hours): GeolNSlll (5) or NS 101 (5), 112(1), 122 (5), 204 (4), 205 (4), 206 (4), 306 (4), 318 (4), 351 (9), 376 (4) • Select at least one course from each of the following elective groups (9-10 credit hours): Group 1: Geol 254 (4), 315 (4), 339 (3), 385 (4), or 388 (4). Group 2: Geol 410 (4), 430 (4), 450 (4), 455 (4), 460 (4), or 465 (4). Group 3: Geol 483 (2), 497 (2), or 499 (2). Required support courses: • Chem NS121 (5), NS122 (5), 123 (5); Math 106 (5), 107 (5). Fifteen hours of Physics in the General Physics or Engineering Physics series: Phsx NS111 (4), NS112 (4), NS113 (4), 114 (1), 115 (1), 116 (1) or PhsxNS261 (4), NS262 (4), NS263 (4), 264 (1), 265 (1), 266 (1). Computer Science - one computer language course chosen from CS130 (4), 140(4), 160 (4), or 220 (4). • Recommended support courses: All students planning to attend graduate school should take the Engineering Physics series and Math 211 (5), 212 (5), and 213 (4). • Students contemplating advanced degrees in geophysics and hydrology, in particular, will need additional mathematics. Recommended for all students: Geogr 345 (3). PROGRAM: EARTH SCIENCE COMPOSITE TEACHING MAJOR - (See program requirements in the Composite Teaching Majors section of the School of Education.) PROGRAM: PHYSICAL SCIENCE/ MATHEMATICS/COMPUTER SCIENCE COMPOSITE TEACHING MAJOR BACHELOR DEGREE - (See program requirements in the Composite Teaching Majors section of the School of Education.) PROGRAM:GEOLOGY DEPARTMENTAL HONORS General Requirements: Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete 10 hours of General Honors courses (see the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog). • Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3. • Fulfill requirements for one of the following: Earth Science Composite Teaching Major or Geology Major. Specific Requirements: • In fulfilling requirements for one of the departmental majors complete at least 20 credit hours of Honors credit. • In addition complete a Geology Honors Senior Project (Geol 480) for 2 hours credit. • A student may receive Geology Honors credit in any of the following courses depending upon which major the student is pursuing: Geol 306, 315, 318, 363, 376, 385, 388, 430, 450, 483,499. Permission from the department chair 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 the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog.) PROGRAM: GEOLOGICAL TECHNICIAN ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE General Requirements: • A minimum of 95 credit hours. • Engl 111 (4), 112 (4), or 210 (3). • At least 19 hours from the general education courses listed in the catalog, including at least one course in each of the four areas of Humanities, Natural Science (Life Science groups), Social Science and Personal Development. • A minimum overall GPA of 2.00. Specific Requirements: • A minimum of 33 hours in Geology courses. • A grade of C- or better in each Geology course. • Geology courses required: GeolNSlll (5) or NS101 (5), 112 (1), NS121 (4), 122 (5), 222 (4), 339 (3) and 11 additional hours in Geology chosen with approval of adviser. • Support courses required: Math 106 (5), 107 (5); Chem NS111 (5), NS112 (5), NS113 (5) or NS121 (5), NS122 (5), 123 (5); and 9 hours chosen from Comsci 160 (4), Dgtech 142 (4), 143 (4), 215 (3); Geogr 345 (3), 346 (3), 347 (3); and Photo 101 (4). PROGRAM: GEOLOGY MINOR AND GEOLOGY TEACHING MINOR General Requirements: • A grade of C- or better in minor courses. Specific Requirements: Geology minor: • Geology courses required (minimum 30 credit hours): Geol NS111 (5) or NS101 (5), 112 (1) and 122 (5), with a minimum of 19 hours of geology classes which must include Geol NS121 (4) or the three-quarter sequence 204 (4), 205 (4), and 206 (4), and at least two classes from the following list: Geol 306 (4), 315 (4), 318 (4) 376 (4) and 450 (4). Geology Teaching minor: • Geology courses required: Geol NS111 (5) or NS101 (5), 112 (1),NS121(4), 122(5). • Select three of the following four courses: Geol 295 and/or 495 (3); 254 (4), 306 (4), 318 (4). • Teaching minors must sign up for at least one hour in special problems (480) covering the subject content of the fourth course not taken. Any deviation from the above requirements must be approved by the department in advance GEOLOGY COURSES - GEOL M NS101. Introduction to Geology (5) Su, A, W, S Physical features of the earth and its history. For non-majors in Geology. Credit not given for both Geol NS101 and Geol NS111. Five lectures a week. Short field trip required. NS111. Physical Geology (5) A Rocks and minerals, plate tectonics, and the processes that create the earth's landforms. Laboratory study of rocks and minerals. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Field trips required. Credit not given for both Geol NS101 and NS111. 112. Map Interpretation (1) 5 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 101 or NS 111, or concurrent registration. NS121. Rocks, Minerals, and Earth Materials (4) A 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. 140. Life of the Past (3) (Offered as needed) 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. NS180. Geology of the National Parks (3) Su, A, W, S Discussion of the geologic processes that have shaped the landscape of the National Parks and identification of the natural features that can be observed in the various parks, such as rocks, 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 NS122, 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) 5m The relationship between man and his geologic habitat. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisites: Geol NS101 or NS 111, 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. 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. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Allied Health Sciences Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Natural Sciences Social Sciences Technology 184 185 Continuing Education