162 Geology Program: Geological Technician-Associate of Applied Science General Requirements: A minimum of 95 credit hours. Engl 101 (3), 102 (5), 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: Geolo 111 (5) or 101 (5), 112 (1), 121 (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 111 (5), 112 (5), 113 (5) or 121 (5), 122 (5), 123 (5), and 9 hours chosen from Comsci 260 (3), Dgtech 143 (4), 215 (3); Engrtc 142 (4); 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 departmental minor Geology courses required (minimum 30 credit hours): Geolo 111 (5) or 101 (5), 112 (1) and 122 (5). A minimum of 19 hours of geology classes which must include Geolo 121 (4) or the three-quarter sequence 204 (4), 205 (4), and 206 (3), and at least two classes from the following list: Geolo 306 (4), 315 (4), 318 (4) 376 (4) and 450 (4). Any deviation from the above requirements must be approved by the department in advance. Geology Teaching minor: Geology courses required: Geolo 111 (5), or 101 (5), 112 (1), 121 (4), 122 (5). Select three of the following four courses: Geolo 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. Earth Science Composite Teaching Major See Composite and Interdepartmental Programs. Physical Science Composite Teaching Major See Composite and Interdepartmental Programs. Program: Geology Department Honors. General Requirements: Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete 10 hours of General Honors courses. 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 (Geolo 480) for 2 hours credit. A student may receive Geology Honors credit in any of the following courses dependent upon which major he is pursuing: Geolo 306, 315, 318, 363, 376, 385, 388, 430, 450, 483, 499. 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.) Emphasis in Urban and Regional Planning This program provides a special emphasis in Urban and Regional Planning for majors in Botany, Economics, Engineering, Geography, Geology, Microbiology, Political Science, Sociology, Zoology, and related fields. (See Composite and Interdepartmental Programs.) 163 Geology 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 Geolo 101 and Geolo 111. Five lectures a week. Short field trip required. NS111. Physical Geology (5) Rocks and minerals, plate tectonics, and the processes that create the earth's landforms. Laboratory study of rocks and minerals. Four lectures and one three-hour lab a week. Field trips required. Credit not given for both Geol 101 and 111. 112. Map Interpretation (1) Laboratory and field study of landforms and geologic structures using topographic maps, geologic maps, and air photos. One three-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: Geolo 101 or 111, or concurrent registration. NS121. Rocks, Minerals, and Earth Materials (4) 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) 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. NS180. Geology of the National Parks (3) 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) Identification, classification and crystal chemistry of the rock forming and ore minerals and the application of phase equilibria to rock genesis. Prerequisites: Geolo 111 and 112 and Chem 122, or permission of the instructor. Two lectures and two 3-hour labs per week. 205. Mineralogy and Petrology II (4) Continuation of Geolo 204. Prerequisite: Geolo 204. Two lectures and two 3-hour labs per week. 206. Mineralogy and Petrology III (3) Continuation of Geolo 205 with emphasis on the description and classification of rocks. Prerequisite: Geolo 205. Two lectures and one 3-hour labs week. 222. Geological Techniques (4) Theory and operation of technical equipment used to collect and analyze geological samples.; includes instruction in making thin sections, 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 121 and 122. One lecture and two 3-hour labs a week. 254. Environmental Geology (4) The relationship between man and his geologic habitat. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisites: Geolo 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: Geolo 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: Geolo 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: Geolo 111 and 112 or Zool 211 and Geolo 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: Geolo NS101 or equivalent, and Geolo 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: Geolo 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: Geolo 122 or consent of instructor. Four lectures a week. 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: Geolo 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: Geolo 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: Geolo 111 and 112, Math 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 (4) 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: Geolo 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 Geolo 420 and Geolo 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: Geolo 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: Geolo 111, 112 and 206, and Math 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: Geolo 111, 112, and 206. 455. Geochemistry (4) 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 Geolo 205 or consent of the instructor.