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Course Titles Taught in 2000 -2001
Spring 2000
GEOL 104 Geology: Evolution of the Earth (3 cr.). Basic principles of interpreting earth history: geologic time, stratigraphic analysis, reconstructing past environments. Physical development of the earth: its interior, mountain building, continental drift, sea floor spreading. Origin and development of life: evolution, the fossil record.
GEOL 104 Geology: Evolution of the Earth Laboratory ( 0 cr/2 contact.) Laboratory to accompany GEOL 104.
GEOL 222 Introduction to Petrology (3 cr./5contact). The study of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks: composition, occurrence, characteristics, classification, origin, description, and identification.
GEOL 222 Introduction to Petrology Laboratory (0cr./2 contact). Laboratory to accompany GEOL 222.
GEOL 410 Undergraduate Research in Geology (1 - 3 cr.). Field and laboratory research in selected problems in geology.
BIOL L303 Field Biology (3 cr.). Intensive course to acquaint student with natural biological interactions in the environment. The course consists of a period of field study in area remote from the local campus. Orientation prior to and following the course.
Summer 2000
GEOL 180 Dinosaurs (3 cr.) A survey of the characteristics and evolution of dinosaurs. Topics include: the occurrence of dinosaur remains in the fossil record, basic anatomy, principles used in classification, types of predatory and plant-eating dinosaurs, environments occupied during life, behavior, extinction theories, dinosaurs in the media and the public eye.
GEOL 409 Independent Study in Geology (3 cr.) Supervised independent study of topics and techniques in geology that are not available in formal courses in the department.
GEOL 420 Regional Geology Field Trip (3 cr.) Seminar and field investigation of selected regions for study of mineralogic, lithologic, stratigraphic, structural, paleontologic, geomorphologic, or other geological relationships
.Fall 2000
GEOL 103 Earth Science: Materials and Processes (3 cr.) Introduction to the origin and classification of minerals and rocks. Relationships between rock types, rock structures, surficial geological processes of running water, subsurface water, glaciation, wind, tides, and landform evolution.
GEOL 103 Earth Science: Materials and Processes Laboratory (0 cr./2 contact) Laboratory to accompany GEOL 103 lecture.
GEOL 180 Dinosaurs (3 cr.) A survey of the characteristics and evolution of dinosaurs. Topics include: the occurrence of dinosaur remains in the fossil record, basic anatomy, principles used in classification, types of predatory and plant-eating dinosaurs, environments occupied during life, behavior, extinction theories, dinosaurs in the media and the public eye.
GEOL 300 Environmental and Urban Geology (3 cr.)
Significance of regional and local geologic features and processes in land use. Use of geologic factors to reduce conflict in utilization of mineral and water resources and damage from geologic hazards.GEOG 315 Environmental Conservation (3 cr.). Qualitative and quantitative analysis of topics of special importance in regard to environmental quality, including such topics as air and water quality, radiation, energy, and waste disposal.
GEOL 409 Independent Study in Geology (3 cr.) Supervised independent study of topics and techniques in geology that are not available in formal courses in the department.
Summer 2001
GEOL 100 Earth Science: Geologic Aspects (5 cr./6 contact). Broad study of the earth. Formation and modification of earth materials, land forms, continents, and oceans throughout geologic time. The earth in the solar system, earth's atmosphere. Geological records in selected areas
GEOL 410 Undergraduate Research in Geology (1 - 3 cr.). Field and laboratory research in selected problems in geology.
Fall 2001
GEOL 415 Geomorphology (3 cr.). Origin, classification, description, and interpretation of land forms. Natural processes that form landscapes, surficial geologic materials, and soils.
GEOL 180 Dinosaurs (3 cr.). A survey of the characteristics and evolution of dinosaurs. Topics include: the occurrence of dinosaur remains in the fossil record, basic anatomy, principles used in classification, types of predatory and plant-eating dinosaurs, environments occupied during life, behavior, extinction theories, dinosaurs in the media and the public eye.
GEOL 222 Introduction to Petrology (3 cr.). The study of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks: composition, occurrence, characteristics, classification, origin, description, and identification.
Spring 2002
GEOL 180 Dinosaurs (3 cr.). A survey of the characteristics and evolution of dinosaurs. Topics include: the occurrence of dinosaur remains in the fossil record, basic anatomy, principles used in classification, types of predatory and plant-eating dinosaurs, environments occupied during life, behavior, extinction theories, dinosaurs in the media and the public eye.
GEOL 222 Introduction to Petrology (3 cr.). The study of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks: composition, occurrence, characteristics, classification, origin, description, and identification.
GEOL 341 Natural History of Coral Reefs (3 cr.) P: one course in geology and/or consent of instructor. Students must apply. A summer or intensive course designed to introduce students to the geology, ecology, and biology of coral reef ecosystems. The course consists of orientation and studies prior to and following a period of field study at an area remote to the local campus. Cross listed with BIOL 341.
BIOL L303 Field Biology ( 3 cr.). Intensive course to acquaint the student with natural ecological interactions in the environment. (Team taught)
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