The course format is a seminar in which students actively engage in, receive mentoring and are introduced to peer mentorship, learn about scientific presentation, scholarship writing, professional engagement, and acquire practical and soft skills focused on applications to the geosciences. Keywords: Geoscience careers, Personal development, Work-life balance

Department: Geology

1 Credit Hour
1 Total Contact Hour
0 Lab Hours
1 Lecture Hour
0 Other Hours

Laboratory for Geology 1313: [TCCN GEOL1103] Concurrent enrollment in GEOL 1313 suggested. Course fee required.

Department: Geology

1 Credit Hour
2 Total Contact Hours
2 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Laboratory for Geology 1314: [TCCN GEOL 1104] Concurrent enrollment in GEOL 1314 Course fee required.

Department: Geology

1 Credit Hour
2 Total Contact Hours
2 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Laboratory for Geology 1211. [TCCN GEOL 1101] Course fee required.

Department: Geology

1 Credit Hour
2 Total Contact Hours
2 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Corequisite(s): GEOL 1211

Laboratory for Geology 1212. [TCCN GEOL 1102] Course fee required.

Department: Geology

1 Credit Hour
2 Total Contact Hours
2 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Corequisite(s): GEOL 1212

This course serves as an introduction to the topics of earth materials, plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, earth's atmosphere and climate. Corequisite: GEOL 1111.

Department: Geology

2 Credit Hours
2 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
2 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Corequisite(s): GEOL 1111

Study of the earth as a planet. A survey of earth history as interpreted from and exhibited by plants, animals, rocks, and minerals; a study of the earth in space; a survey of the physical processes operating in the hydrosphere. Includes an introduction to historical geology, astronomy, physiography, and oceanography. Prerequisite: GEOL 1211 with a grade of "C" or better, may be taken concurrently. Corequisite: GEOL 1112.

Department: Geology

2 Credit Hours
2 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
2 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Corequisite(s): GEOL 1112

An introduction to the topics of earth system science, exploring interactions within solid earth, water, atmosphere , and life, as well as impact of Earth systems on human society and viceversa. May not be counted toward Geology or Environmental Science Major.

Department: Geology

2 Credit Hours
2 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
2 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Geologic events that affect everyday life, including global warming, earthquakes, volcanism, desertification, river and coastline flooding and erosion, groundwater, mineral resources, and plate tectonics. May not be counted toward a Geology or Environmental Science Major.

Department: Geology

2 Credit Hours
2 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
2 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Introduction to Physical Geology (3-0) (C) An introductory study of the earth's composition, structure, and internal and external processes. Concurrent enrollment in laboratory (GEOL 1103) suggested but not required. A student may not receive credit for both GEOL 1313 and GEOL 1311 or GEOL 1211.

Department: Geology

3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Introduction to Historical Geology: [TCCN GEOL 1304] An integrated study and exploration of the earth's past and ways in which the earth system and its life respond to major geologic and environmental changes. Concurrent enrollment in laboratory (GEOL 1104) suggested but not required. A student may not receive credit for both GEOL 1312 and GEOL 1314.

Department: Geology

3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Composition, distribution, and abundance of common solid, liquid, and gaseous Earth materials. Corequisite: GEOL 2309. Course fee required.

Department: Geology

1 Credit Hour
5 Total Contact Hours
5 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Corequisite(s): GEOL 2309

Composition, distribution, and abundance of common solid, liquid, and gaseous Earth materials. Corequisite: GEOL 2109.

Department: Geology

3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Corequisite(s): GEOL 2109

Introductory coding concepts class aiming to help students develop an intuition for practical problem solving, and learning how to translate those concepts broadly into code. Keywords: Coding concepts, pseudo-code development, intuitive problem solving, Matlab, Python.

Department: Geology

3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Survey and synthesis of principals of physical and historical geology, including tectonic, geophysical, structural, stratigraphic, and petrologic concepts and processes. Emphasis on field-oriented, problem-solving studies, including: analysis of outcrops and the development of multiple working hypotheses; construction of geologic maps and other skills used in geologic field work; study of landforms and the processes that create them. Prerequisites: GEOL 1313/1103 or GEOL 1311 or GEOL 1211/1111 GEOL 1314/1104 or GEOL 1312 or GEOL 1212/1112; Concurrent enrollment in GEOL 2309/2109 is recommended. Corequisite: GEOL 3312.

Department: Geology

1 Credit Hour
5 Total Contact Hours
5 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Prerequisite(s): (GEOL 1103 w/C or better AND GEOL 1313 w/C or better ) OR (GEOL 1111 w/C or better AND GEOL 1211 w/C or better ) AND (GEOL 1104 w/C or better AND GEOL 1314 w/C or better ) OR (GEOL 1112 w/C or better AND GEOL 1212 w/C or better)

Corequisite(s): GEOL 3312

Petrogenesis and distribution of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks in context of the chemical and plate tectonic evolution of the Earth. Includes physical, optical, and thermodynamic properties of minerals. Prerequisites: GEOL 2309/2109 or GEOL 2411; and CHEM 1305. Corequisite: GEOL 3215. Course fee required.

Department: Geology

1 Credit Hour
6 Total Contact Hours
6 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Prerequisite(s): (GEOL 2309 w/D or better ) OR (GEOL 2109 w/D or better ) OR (CHEM 1305 w/D or better)

Corequisite(s): GEOL 3215

A field and laboratory class applying principals learned in GEOL 3323, Structural Geology, to real world problems. Introduction to recognition of geologic sturcture on geologic maps, geologic mapping, and cross-section construction; use of stereographic projection for solving geometric problems; introduction to GIS for geologic mapping and techniques for 3D structural analysis. Course fee req. Prerequisites: GEOL 3312 and GEOL 2309 Corequisites: GEOL 3323 and GEOL 3326 and GEOL 3126

Department: Geology

1 Credit Hour
6 Total Contact Hours
6 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Prerequisite(s): (GEOL 2309 w/C or better AND GEOL 3312 w/C or better)

Corequisite(s): GEOL 3326, GEOL 3126, GEOL 3323

Study of sedimentary processes, environments, and deposits, including fundamental concepts of stratigraphy and sequence stratigraphy. Ancient deposits and modern analogs are examined in the field. Laboratory will be divided between field trips and in-lab activity to introduce techniques for the study of sediments and sedimentary rock sequences. Transportation fee required. Prerequisites: GEOL 3312 and GEOL 2309 Corequisites: GEOL 3326 and GEOL 3323 and GEOL 3123

Department: Geology

1 Credit Hour
6 Total Contact Hours
6 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Prerequisite(s): (GEOL 2309 w/C or better ) AND (GEOL 3312 w/C or better)

Corequisite(s): GEOL 3123, GEOL 3323, GEOL 3326

The course format is a seminar in which students will develop personal statements and resumes, research career options and hear from geoscience professionals, and prepare themselves for post-graduation steps. Keywords: Professional development, graduate school preparation

Department: Geology

1 Credit Hour
1 Total Contact Hour
0 Lab Hours
1 Lecture Hour
0 Other Hours

Major Restrictions:
Restricted to majors of GEOL

Prerequisite(s): (GEOL 1101 w/C or better)

Petrogenesis and distribution of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks in context of the chemical and plate tectonic evolution of the Earth. Includes physical, optical, and thermodynamic properties of minerals. Prerequisites: GEOL 2309/2109 or GEOL 2411; and CHEM 1305. Corequisite: GEOL 3115.

Department: Geology

2 Credit Hours
2 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
2 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Prerequisite(s): (GEOL 2109 w/C or better AND GEOL 2309 w/C or better ) AND (GEOL 3112 w/C or better AND GEOL 3312 w/C or better)

Corequisite(s): GEOL 3115

Survey and synthesis of principals of physical and historical geology, including tectonic, geophysical, structural, stratigraphic, and petrologic concepts and processes. Emphasis on field-oriented, problem-solving studies, including: analysis of outcrops and the development of multiple working hypotheses; construction of geologic maps and other skills used in geologic field work; study of landforms and the processes that create them. Prerequisite: GEOL 1313/1103 or GEOL 1311 or GEOL 1211/1111; GEOL 1314/1104 or GEOL 1312 or GEOL 1212/1112. Concurrent enrollment in GEOL 2309/2109 recommended. Corequisite: GEOL 3112.

Department: Geology

3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Prerequisite(s): (GEOL 1313 w/C or better ) OR (GEOL 1211 w/C or better ) AND (GEOL 1314 w/C or better ) OR (GEOL 1212 w/C or better)

Corequisite(s): GEOL 3112

Geology for Engineers (2-3) The principles of physical geology and their practical applications to civil engineering. This course may not count toward a major or minor in geology. Prerequisite: Junior standing in engineering or department approval. .

Department: Geology

3 Credit Hours
5 Total Contact Hours
3 Lab Hours
2 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

An introduction to the recognition, description and analysis of deformed rocks, spanning the spectrum from microscopic structures to mountain belts and plate tectonics. Geometric and stereographic analysis of map-scale structures. Introduction to stress, strain and constitutive laws for rocks. Processes of rock deformation including folding, fracturing and grain-scale processes. Correlation of structural styles with tectonic environments. Prerequisites: GEOL 3312 and GEOL 2309 Corequisites: GEOL 3126 and GEOL 3326 and GEOL 3126

Department: Geology

3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Prerequisite(s): (GEOL 2309 w/C or better ) AND (GEOL 3312 w/C or better)

Corequisite(s): GEOL 3123, GEOL 3126, GEOL 3326

Study of sedimentary processes, environments, and deposits, including fundamental concepts of stratigraphy and sequence stratigraphy. Ancient deposits and modern analogs are examined in the field. Prerequisites: GEOL 3312 and GEOL 2309 Corequisites: GEOL 3126 and GEOL 3323 and GEOL 3123

Department: Geology

3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Prerequisite(s): (GEOL 2309 w/C or better ) AND (GEOL 3312 w/C or better)

Corequisite(s): GEOL 3123, GEOL 3126, GEOL 3323

Resources for Earth & Society (3-0) Geological characteristics and classification of metallic, non-metallic and fuel resources. Economic factors and problems related to development. Students whose degree plans require GEOL 4665 may use this course for elective credit only. Prerequisites: Junior standing and GEOL 3312 and GEOL 2309

Department: Geology

3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Prerequisite(s): (GEOL 2309 w/C or better AND GEOL 3312 w/C or better)

Directed Study, Geology (0-0-1) Directed study problems in geology; hours and subjects to be arranged with each student; for undergraduate students who wish to do work on a special problem. No student may receive credit for more than six hours of directed study work. Application of a directed study towards required upper-division elective hours in the major is subject to to prior approval by the departmental undergraduate studies committee. Prerequisites: Junior standing and department approval.

Department: Geology

1 Credit Hour
1 Total Contact Hour
0 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
1 Other Hour

Research in Geological Sciences (0-0-1) This course provides undergraduates with a research experience working with a faculty mentor. It cannot be used to satisfy minimum degree requirements. Grade of Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: Juniors standing.

Department: Geology

1 Credit Hour
1 Total Contact Hour
0 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
1 Other Hour

Directed Study, Geology (0-0-2) Directed study problems in geology; hours and subjects to be arranged with each student; for undergraduate students who wish to do work on a special problem. No student may receive credit for more that six hours of directed study work. Application of a directed study towards required upper-division elective hours in the major is subject to prior approval by the departmental undergraduate studies committee. Prerequisite: Department approval and junior standing.

Department: Geology

2 Credit Hours
2 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
2 Other Hours

Investigation of methods and data sources used to reconstruct Earth's climate history through geological time. Emphasis is placed on the sedimentary record (marine sediments, lacustrine sediments, ice cores) of the Cenozoic Era. Actual data, scientific literature and core samples are used to describe and interpret paleoclimates through case studies.

Department: Geology

3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Prerequisite(s): (GEOL 3326 w/C or better ) OR (GEOL 3308 w/C or better)

Topics in Geological Sciences (3-0) Study of topics in fields such as structural geology, environmental geosciences, economic geology, paleontology, petrology, and geochemistry. May be repeated when topics vary. Prerequisites: Junior standing.

Department: Geology

3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Geochemistry (3-0) Low-temperature aqueous geochemistry emphasizing the chemistry and chemical processes in ground and surface water and in aqueous solutions. Emphasis on surface and ground water important as water supplies or supporting important ecosystems, rock- and soil-fluid interactions important in determining water chemistry, and waste-rock-fluid system chemistry and processes. Prerequisites: CHEM 1305, CHEM 1306 and junior standing.

Department: Geology

3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Prerequisite(s): (CHEM 1305 w/C or better ) AND (CHEM 1306 w/C or better)

Undergraduate-level introduction to the analysis and processing of remotely-sensed digital image data, including theory, practical applications, and computer programming. Keywords: Remote sensing, programming, image processing

Department: Geology

3 Credit Hours
5 Total Contact Hours
3 Lab Hours
2 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Prerequisite(s): (GEOL 4336 w/C or better)

Educating on the fundamental concepts of Information Science and Machine Learning to solve and approach problems in the geosciences. Keywords: machine learning, artificial intelligence

Department: Geology

3 Credit Hours
5 Total Contact Hours
3 Lab Hours
2 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Prerequisite(s): (GEOL 4345 w/C or better)

This course centers on the overlap of soil science and geology. Our goal is to explain the fundamental principles in soil sciences, introduce the concept of critical zone, where water, rock, biology, and atmosphere interact as a system, understand: (1) how the interactions of landform, topography, climate, and biota result in patterns of soil development and the distribution of soils that we observe within the landscape; (2) how physical, chemical and biological properties of soils affect water and nutrient availability to plants.

Department: Geology

3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Prerequisite(s): (CHEM 1305 w/C or better ) AND (GEOL 1313 w/C or better ) OR (GEOL 1212 w/C or better)

This class introduces undergraduate students to coding in python with an emphasis on datasets and covers broad topics ranging from syntax and structure to loop and logic and the implementation of high-level packages. Later portions of the class address specific topics of interest determine by the needs of the graduate students with respect to their theses/dissertations. There is a high work requirement to this class in terms of coding assignments, but students are not expected to have received prior training in python or any other language.

Department: Geology

3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Prerequisite(s): (GEOL 2358 w/C or better)

Directed Study, Geology (0-0-3) Directed study problems in geology; hours and subjects to be arranged with each student; for undergraduate students who wish to do work on a special problem. No student may receive credit for more than six hours of directed study work. Application of a directed study towards required upper-division elective hours in the major is subject to prior approval by the departmental undergraduate studies committee. Prerequisites: Department approval and junior standing.

Department: Geology

3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
3 Other Hours

Groundwater Contamination and Reclamation (3-0) Contamination fate and transport in the groundwater. Includes the application of remediation methods for various types of contaminants and the discussion of reclamation methods.

Department: Geology

3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Field Geology I (0-0-16) A three-week course in Field Geology, emphasizing geologic mapping methods and techniques; preparation of stratigraphic sections, geologic maps, and geologic cross-sections. Weekly written reports, in professional style, will be required. Restricted to majors: GEOL or GEOP. Prerequisites: GEOL 3126, GEOL 3326, GEOL 3123 and GEOL 3323 Transportation fee required.

Department: Geology

3 Credit Hours
16 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
16 Other Hours

Prerequisite(s): (GEOL 3126 w/C or better ) AND (GEOL 3326 w/C or better ) AND (GEOL 3123 w/C or better ) AND (GEOL 3323 w/C or better)

Field Geology II (0-0-16) A three-week course in advanced Field Geology utilizing GIS tools, computer-aided mapping, and use of air photos in geologically complex projects. Weekly written reports, in professional style, will be required of all students. Restricted to majors: Geology or Geophysics. Prerequisite: GEOL 4375 with a grade of "C" or better. Transportation fee required.

Department: Geology

3 Credit Hours
16 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
16 Other Hours

Prerequisite(s): (GEOL 4375 w/C or better)

The overall objective of this course is to provide an introduction to the basic principles of hydrologic cycles and groundwater flow. The course will emphasize flow in confined and unconfined aquifer, pump test design and analysis, the transport of contaminants and the use of computer models to simulate saturated groundwater flow. We will also perform simple experiments to better understand the concepts of groundwater flows and pump tests. Case studies for groundwater contamination and remediation will be also discussed.

Department: Geology

3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Prerequisite(s): (GEOL 3321 w/C or better ) OR (GEOL 2109 w/C or better ) AND (GEOL 2309 w/C or better ) OR (ESCI 3306 w/C or better ) AND (MATH 2326 w/C or better)

Nuclear Fuel Cycle (3-0) Examination of the problems involved in the control of nuclear waste. Characterization, treatment, shipping and permanent disposal of the nuclear waste will be discussed. The problems of decontamination, decommissioning, and site restoration, as well as quality assurance and control of nuclear waste, will be examined. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing in the College of Science or the College of Engineering, or department approval.

Department: Geology

3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Introduction to GIS (2-3) Introduction to the principals and applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Topics include the importance of validated data bases, GIS design, data structures, producing map products, and spatial analysis. The laboratory will focus on the application of a common GIS software package to science and engineering projects. Prerequisites: GEOL 1313-1103 or GEOL 1311 or GEOG 1306-1106.

Department: Geology

3 Credit Hours
5 Total Contact Hours
3 Lab Hours
2 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours

Prerequisite(s): (GEOL 1103 w/C or better AND GEOL 1313 w/C or better ) OR (GEOG 1106 w/C or better AND GEOG 1306 w/C or better ) OR (GEOL 1111 w/C or better AND GEOL 1211 w/C or better)

Research in Geological Sciences (0-0-3) This course provides undergraduates with a research experience working with a faculty mentor. It cannot be used to satisfy minimum degree requirements. Grade of pass/fail. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

Department: Geology

3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
3 Other Hours

Internship in Geological Science (0-0-3) Practical on-the-job experience in federal, state, city/county governmental and/or private agencies or industries. Restricted to majors: GEOL, GEOP. Prerequisites: GEOL 3412 with a grade of "C" or better and department approval.

Department: Geology

3 Credit Hours
6 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
6 Other Hours

Prerequisite(s): (GEOL 3112 w/C or better AND GEOL 3312 w/C or better)

Senior's Thesis (0-0-3) Guided program of research culminating in the writing of a senior thesis. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

Department: Geology

3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
3 Other Hours