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Show Arts, Letters and Science — Geology and Geography Arts, Letters and Science — Geology and Geography 295. Elementary Field Geology—Fundamentals of geology as they are observed in western United States and adjacent areas during field trips varying in duration from two days to six weeks. Trip will be preceded by a series of lectures designed to prepare the student for the trip. A W S Su (% - 8) 306. Structural Geology—Structural features of the earth and their origin. Prerequisite: Geology 111 and 112 or consent of instructor. Three lectures and one laboratory per week. A (4) PS315. Geomorphology—Land forms and their origin. A S (4) 318. Paleontology—Characteristics of important fossil groups and their geologic distribution. Three lectures and one laboratory period a week. Prerequisites: Geology 111 and 112 or Zoology 211 and Geology 122 or consent of instructor. A (4) 341. Aerial Photo Interpretation—Study of maps and aerial photos in the interpretation of geologic and geographic phenomena. One lecture and two laboratory periods per week. Prerequisite: Geology 306 or consent of instructor. W (3) 363. Geology of North America—A detailed treatment of North American stratigraphy and structure with emphasis given to sequential development. Prerequisite: Geology 306 or consent of instructor. (Offered 1972-73 and alternate years.) W (4) 376. Principles of Stratigraphy—A systematic study of the principles and concepts of stratigraphy as well as its application to field geology and paleontology, with emphasis toward application in industry. Three lectures and one laboratory consisting of field work or laboratory assignment per week. Prerequisite: Geology 111, 112, 122 or consent of instructor. S (4) 385. Principles of Sedimentology—Systematic study of the basic principles and concepts of sedimentology and sedimentation, the origin and classification, applications, and identification of sedimentary rocks and structures. Three lectures and one laboratory period per week. Two field trips required. Prerequisites: Geology 111, 112, 122 or consent of instructor. (Offered 1973-74 and alternate years.) A S (4) 388. Ground Water—Origin, occurrence, behavior, and use of underground water, with special emphasis on practical applications in Utah. Three lectures and one laboratory period per week. Prerequisite: Geology 111 and 112 (Offered 1973-74 and alternate years.) W (4) 406. Field Methods—Introduction to measuring, mapping, and recording geologic data. One lecture and three laboratory periods per week. Designed for junior or senior students in Geology. S (4) 420. Geology for Teachers—Principles and processes of physical and historical geology and sources of geological information, particularly for elementary teachers. Credit not given for Geology 420 and Geology 101, 111 and 112. Four lectures and one laboratory period per week. (Offered only on sufficient demand.) Su (5) 430. Optical Mineralogy and Petrography—Study of minerals and rocks by thin sections and grains. Prerequisite: Geology 206. (Offered 1973-74 and alternate years.) W (4) 450. Mineral Deposits—The geologic principles underlying the origin and occurrence of economic mineral deposits. Prerequisite: Geology 111, 112 and 206. S (5) 480. Special Problems—Prerequisite: Consent of instructor prior to registration. (May be repeated for a maximum of five credits.) A W S (1-5) 483. Geologic Literature—Directed reading in the literature of geology. Prerequisite: Geology 111 and 112. A W S (1-3) 495. Advanced Field Geology—Fundamentals of geology applied to an interpretation of geological features visited during a six-week field trip. Prerequisites: Geology 101, 111 and 112, and 122. (May not be offered.) Su (3-4) 499. Senior Seminar—A (1) GEOLOGY CURRICULUM (Example Only) Freshman Year Sophomore Year Courses Credits Courses Credits English 101, 102, 103 9 Health Education 2 Chemistry 121, 122, 123 15 Geology HI and 112 5 Mathematics 106, 107 10 Physical Education 3 Humanities Elective 6 50 Physics HI, 112, 113 12 Physics 114, 115, 116 3 Geology 204, 205, 206 9 Geology 122 5 Geology 295 1 Pre-Engineering 101, 102, 103 6 Humanities or Soc. Sci 12 48 132 133 |
