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GLG 240IN Geology of Selected Regions
3 cr. hrs. 5 periods (2 lec., 3 lab)
Geologic survey of a specific region. Includes the stratigraphy, structure, historical geology, an emphasis on contemporary
geologic processes, and aspects of resource usage by human occupants. Also includes classroom research, laboratory
activities, and field work which may involve multi-day field excursions.
Prerequisite(s): GLG 101IN.
Recommendation: Completion of GLG 102 or 102IN before enrolling in this course.
Information:
Students will be required to participate in some hiking activities and should be in reasonably good physical condition if
considering enrolling in this course.
GLG 101 no longer offered but will meet prerequisite.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
GLG 240TB Geology of Selected Regions: Tucson Basin
2-3 cr. hrs. 2-3 periods (2-3 lec.)
Geologic survey of a specific region. Includes the stratigraphy, structure, historical geology and most important geological
processes operating today. Also includes aspects of resource use by human occupants.
Prerequisite(s): GLG 201.
Recommendation: Completion of GLG 102 before enrolling in this course.
Information: May be taken four times for a maximum of twelve credit hours.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
GLG 244IN Geological Field Excursions
1-3 cr. hrs. .5-12 periods (.25-3 lec., .25-9 lab)
Field excursions providing encounters with geologic features and processes in a given geographic area. Includes focus on
observing, recording and analyzing materials and processes of the selected region. May also include human-related
developments associated with the geological environment.
Information:
IN is the integrated version of the course with the lecture and lab taught simultaneously.
Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course.
May likely involve overnight camping and possibly moderately strenuous hikes.
May be taken four times for a maximum of twelve credits.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
GLG 280IN Geology of Arizona
3 cr. hrs. 5 periods (2 lec., 3 lab)
Overview of the stratigraphy and structural and geologic history of Arizona and adjacent areas.
Prerequisite(s): GLG 101IN and 102IN.
Information:
Students will be required to participate in some hiking activities and should be in reasonably good physical condition if
considering enrolling in this course.
GLG 101 and 102 no longer offered but will meet prerequisite.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
GLG 296 Independent Studies in Geology
.5-3 cr. hrs. 1.5-9 periods (1.5-9 lab)
Independent studies, projects, and/or laboratory exercises in geology. Content to be determined by conference between
student and instructor.
Information:
Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course.
May be taken three times for a maximum of nine credit hours.
Offered: Fall.
GEOLOGY
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