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Geology
For courses numbered 098, 198, 298, see “Topic Courses” on page 292
GLG 101IN Introductory Geology I: Physical Geology SUN# GLG 1101
4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (3 lec., 3 lab)
Introduction to the physical aspects of the Earth’s crust. Includes scientific measurements, maps, and the scientific
method; hands-on identification and assessment of rocks and minerals; and introduction to geology, earth composition,
surface processes, subsurface processes, investigative tools, geologic structures, geologic resources, and earth history.
Also includes a field trip to observe and interpret geologic processes in a natural setting.
Information: IN is the integrated version of the course with the lecture and lab taught simultaneously.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
GLG 102IN Introductory Geology II: Historical Geology
4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (3 lec., 3 lab)
Introduction to the physical, chemical, and biological history of the Earth, including hands-on identification and
classification of major fossil groups according to their phyla, ages, and ecosystems. Includes scientific measurements,
maps, scientific method, history of historical geology (Uniformitarianism, Catastrophism); identification and interpretation
of rocks and sedimentary textures, environments, and structures; geologic time, the evolution of life, planetary evolution,
plate tectonics, evolution of the Earth’s surface (including the physical environments, resources, and life of the
Precambrian, Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic); and human evolution and human impacts. Also includes a fieldtrip to
observe rocks and structures and interpret geologic history and fossils in a natural outdoor setting.
Recommendation: Completion of GLG 101IN or the equivalent before enrolling in this course.
Information: IN is the integrated version of the course with the lecture and lab taught simultaneously.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
GLG 110IN Geological Disasters and Environmental Geology
4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (3 lec., 3 lab)
Survey of geologic processes with respect to the interactions between humans and the Earth. Includes identifying geologic
hazards, understanding the challenges of predicting and preventing natural disasters, and mitigating and preventing
pollution; the relationship of natural resources to population distribution, resource usage and impacts, and waste
management and pollution prevention; and the hydrologic cycle, plate tectonics, volcanoes, earthquakes, and catastrophic
events, such as floods, fires, landslides, earthquakes, and volcanic action. Also includes water quality, resource availability,
toxic and radioactive waste disposal problems and proposed solutions, global climate change, sea level rise, greenhouse
gases, and extreme weather. Also includes a field trip to investigate local geologic hazards.
Information: IN is the integrated version of the course with the lecture and lab taught simultaneously.
Offered: Fall.
GLG 140IN Introduction to Oceanography
4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (3 lec., 3 lab)
Introduction to the study of oceans. Includes scientific measurements, lab techniques, and the scientific method, introduction
to oceanography, geological, chemical, physical and biological oceanography, and the human presence in the ocean.
Information: IN is the integrated version of the course with the lecture and lab taught simultaneously.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
GLG 221IN Structural Geology
4 cr. hrs. 8 periods (2 lec., 6 lab)
Study of structures from formation and deformation of rocks, of the forces causing such deformations, and the resulting
geographic features. Includes field mapping techniques.
Prerequisite(s): GLG 101 and 101LB, or GLG 101IN.
Recommendation: Trigonometry is recommended before enrolling in this course.
Information: IN is the integrated version of the course with the lecture and lab taught simultaneously.
Offered: Spring.
GLG 236 Geologic Resources
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Survey of geologic resources, with emphasis on fossil fuels, metals, nuclear energy, and water resources. Includes an
overview of geologic resources, distinctions between renewable vs. non-renewable resources, reserves, metals, non -
metallic commodities, energy resources, environmental and economic concerns, geopolitical and global economic effects,
and the future of geologic resources.
Recommendation: Completion of GLG 101 before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Spring.
GEOLOGY
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