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and their moons. Hands-on lab activities (some of them outdoors) explore
the size of the solar system, the role of plate tectonics and volcanism in
the development of moons and planets, and the possibility of discovering
life on other worlds. Offered during January Term.
205 Paleontology (4 credits, 2 two-hour classes weekly) Introduction to
the morphology, paleontology and evolution of fossil organisms with
emphasis on the invertebrates. (LAB)
206 Mineralogy (4 credits, 3 one-hour lectures plus one 3 hour lab
weekly, one weekend field trip). Physical properties, chemical properties,
crystal structure, and geological occurrences of minerals. Introduction to
optical properties of minerals and modern techniques of identifying and
analyzing mineral chemistry, structure and surface properties. Offered
alternate years. Prerequisites: Introductory geology course and Chem 107
or permission of instructor.
275 Off-Campus Field Studies (4 credits, January Term) Field trips
include study of the geology, geography, and natural history of
destinations such as the Bahamas, Hawaii, Texas, and Switzerland. All
aspects of Earth Science may be covered during these trips including
surficial geology, geomorphology, sedimentology, petrology, mineralogy,
structural geology, climatology, hydrology, and geochemistry. These trips
offer exceptional opportunities to practice field techniques in all areas of
geology. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Physical Geology (107) is
strongly recommended.
288 Geomorphology (3 credits, 5 two-hour lectures weekly, January
Term) A study of the classification and development of landforms. The
landforms of various climatic belts will be discussed and compared.
Particular attention will be paid to glacial geomorphology including a
general discussion of glacial and Pleistocene paleoclimatology.
302 Surficial Geology (4 credits, 2 two-hour classes weekly) This
course focuses on the modern environmental science of the Earth’s
surface. Many of the environmental problems faced by a technological
society involve surface geological materials. The course addresses the
needs of the geology student preparing for a career in the environmental
sciences. The course emphasizes major elements of glacial geology and
soils science. In addition, there is considerable discussion of geological
engineering problems associated with erosion and unstable slopes.
305 Groundwater Hydrology (4 credits, 3 one-hour lectures weekly.
One three-hour lab weekly) The course covers the geological and physical
aspects of hydrology. Study of the hydrologic budget, hydraulics and
material properties of geologic materials are integrated to develop the
concepts of groundwater formation and movement. Groundwater
contaminant transport and treatment are introduced. Use of practical
problem solving techniques with quantitative methods is stressed. Offered
alternate years. Prerequisites: Math 233 or permission of instructor.
(LAB)
307 Petrology (4 credits, 3 one-hour lectures, 1 three-hour lab weekly,
weekend field trip) The origin, classification and interpretation of igneous
and metamorphic rocks. Emphasis on tectonic settings and processes by
which various rock types form, and the study of origins and evolution of
rock suites through observation, chemical analysis, basic thermodynamics
and phase diagrams. Laboratory emphasizes thin section and hand
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