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  • 3.00 Credits

    An introduction to the role and scope of geological processes in light of contemporary environmental issues. Three (3) lectures per week. A minimum grade of "C" (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a Geosciences major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Fall - Even Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Co-requisite(s): GEO 3015 Prerequisite(s): ENVS 1000 or GEO 1010 or GEO 1020 or GEO 1030 or GEO 1050 or GEO 1090 or GEO 1110 or GEO 2210 or GEOG 1000 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C Prerequisite:    GEO 1010 O GEO 1020 O GEO 1030 O GEO 1050 O GEO 1090 O GEO 1110 O GEO 2210 O GEOG 1000 O ENVS 1000 Corequisite:    GEO 3015
  • 1.00 Credits

    A lab to accompany environmental geology lecture and compliment and reinforce the ideas and concepts presented there. A minimum grade of "C" (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a Geosciences major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Fall - Even Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Co-requisite(s): GEO 3010 Corequisite:    GEO 3010
  • 3.00 Credits

    Principles of paleontology including the description/classification of fossils and the uses of paleontological data. Introduction to the ten phyla of fossilized invertebrate animals and methods used to distinguish fossilized organisms based upon preserved hard parts. Fossilized organisms are related to their paleoecological setting and stratigraphic position. Three (3) lectures per week. A minimum grade of "C" (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a Geosciences major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Fall - Odd Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Co-requisite(s): GEO 3115 Prerequisite(s): GEO 1220 and GEO 1225 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C Prerequisite:    GEO 1220 A GEO 1225 Corequisite:    GEO 3115
  • 1.00 Credits

    A lab to accompany paleontology lecture and complement and reinforce the ideas and concepts presented there. A minimum grade of "C" (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a Geosciences major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Fall - Odd Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Co-requisite(s): GEO 3110 Corequisite:    GEO 3110
  • 3.00 Credits

    A global study of plate tectonics as a unifying solid-earth theory emphasizing the definition of plate boundaries, motions, and driving forces and the analysis of ancient and current plate motions. A minimum grade of "C" (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a Geosciences major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Fall - Even Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): (GEO 1010 and GEO 1115) or (GEO 1020 and GEO 1115) or (GEO 1030 and GEO 1115) or (GEO 1050 and GEO 1055) or (GEO 1090 and GEO 1095) or (GEO 1110 and GEO 1115) or (GEO 2210 and GEO 2215) - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C Registration Restriction(s): Geology majors and minors only Prerequisite:    ( GEO 1010 A GEO 1115 ) ( O GEO 1020 A GEO 1115 ) ( O GEO 1030 A GEO 1115 ) ( O GEO 1050 A GEO 1055 ) ( O GEO 1090 A GEO 1095 ) ( O GEO 1110 A GEO 1115 ) ( O GEO 2210 A GEO 2215 )
  • 3.00 Credits

    A basic survey of the physical, chemical, and geologic character of the world's oceans. Topics include patterns of energy exchange, chemical cycles, geological environments within the sea, and evolution of the ocean basins. Three (3) lectures per week. A minimum grade of "C" (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a Geosciences major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Co-requisite(s): GEO 3175 Prerequisite(s): (GEO 1010 and GEO 1115) or (GEO 1020 and GEO 1115) or (GEO 1030 and GEO 1115) or (GEO 1050 and GEO 1055) or (GEO 1090 and GEO 1095) or (GEO 1110 and GEO 1115) or (GEO 2210 and GEO 2215) - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C Prerequisite:    ( GEO 1010 A GEO 1115 ) ( O GEO 1020 A GEO 1115 ) ( O GEO 1030 A GEO 1115 ) ( O GEO 1050 A GEO 1055 ) ( O GEO 1090 A GEO 1095 ) ( O GEO 1110 A GEO 1115 ) ( O GEO 2210 A GEO 2215 )
  • 1.00 Credits

    A lab to accompany Oceanography lecture and complement and reinforce the ideas and concepts presented there. A minimum grade of "C" (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a Geosciences major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Co-requisite(s): GEO 3170 Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1210 and CHEM 1215 and GEO 1110 and MATH 1060 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C Registration Restriction(s): None Prerequisite:    CHEM 1210 A CHEM 1215 A GEO 1110 A MATH 1060 Corequisite:    GEO 3170
  • 3.00 Credits

    An introductory course in mineralogy emphasizing morphological crystallography, physics, and chemistry of minerals. Three (3) lectures per week. A minimum grade of "C" (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a Geosciences major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Fall) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Co-requisite(s): GEO 3215 Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1210 and CHEM 1215 and [(GEO 1010 and GEO 1115) or (GEO 1020 and GEO 1115) or (GEO 1030 and GEO 1115) or (GEO 1050 and GEO 1055) or (GEO 1090 and GEO 1095) or (GEO 1110 and GEO 1115) or (GEO 2210 and GEO 2215)] - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C Prerequisite:    CHEM 1210 A CHEM 1215 ( A GEO 1010 A GEO 1115 ) ( O GEO 1020 A GEO 1115 ) ( O GEO 1030 A GEO 1115 ) ( O GEO 1050 A GEO 1055 ) ( O GEO 1090 A GEO 1095 ) ( O GEO 1110 A GEO 1115 ) ( O GEO 2210 A GEO 2215 ) Corequisite:    GEO 3215
  • 1.00 Credits

    Lab designed to complement mineralogy lecture and emphasizing hand specimen identification of rock forming and ore minerals. A minimum grade of "C" (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a Geosciences major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Fall) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Co-requisite(s): GEO 3210 Corequisite:    GEO 3210
  • 3.00 Credits

    An introductory course in the petrology and petrography of igneous and metamorphic rocks emphasizing the observation and interpretation of rock texture, mineralogy, and chemical composition. Three (3) lectures per week. A minimum grade of "C" (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a Geosciences major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Spring - Even Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Co-requisite(s): GEO 3335 Prerequisite(s): GEO 3210 and GEO 3215 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C Registration Restriction(s): Geology majors only Prerequisite:    GEO 3210 A GEO 3215 Corequisite:    GEO 3335