08-09 Graduate Catalog/w pics - University of Louisiana at Monroe

126 THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE
GEOLOGY
(GEOL)
For Undergraduates and Graduates
415. VERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY. 2 cr. A survey of the vertebrates through geologic time with
special emphasis on morphology, function, evolution, time and spatial distribution. Prerequisites:
102, 104, and/or Zoology 101, 103.
For Graduates Only
501. ADVANCED MICROPALEONTOLOGY. 1 cr. Systematic research into foraminifers or
ostracodes, their ecology, stratigraphy, evolution and classification.
502. SPECIAL TOPICS. 1-6 cr. Maximum, 6 cr. Topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.
Arrangement must be made with the appropriate staff member and the approval of the
department head must be obtained before registration. Topics: A. Paleontology/Stratigraphy;
B. Sedimentary/Geomorphology; C. Hydrology/Environmental Geology; D. Petrology/
Geochemistry; E. Structural Geology/Tectonics; F. Planetary Geology.
507. ADVANCED PALEONTOLOGY (PALEOECOLOGY). 2 cr. Principles of Paleoecology for
marine to brackish water invertebrates. Prerequisite: 211.
509. ADVANCED SEDIMENTATION. 2 cr. Analysis of the processes of physical sedimentation;
introduction to the hydrodynamics of sediment transport. Principles of sedimentary basin
analysis; models of sedimentary environments.
511. ADVANCED STRATIGRAPHY. 3 cr. A seminar devoted to oral presentations and discussions
of typical stratigraphic problems and methodologies. A written report is also required.
513. IGNEOUS AND METAMORPHIC PETROLOGY. 2 cr. The origin, composition, textures,
occurrence, classification, and distribution of rocks.
515. ADVANCED VERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY. 2 cr. Comparative osteology of the vertebrates,
evolutionary trends, collection and preparation of fossil material, selected readings, and
individual projects.
521. ADVANCED MICROPALEONTOLOGY LABORATORY. 2 cr. Six hours laboratory to
accompany 501.
527. ADVANCED PALEONTOLOGY LABORATORY (PALEOECOLOGY). 1 cr. Three hours
laboratory to accompany 507.
529. ADVANCED SEDIMENTATION LABORATORY. 1 cr. Three hours laboratory to accompany
509.
533. IGNEOUS AND METAMORPHIC PETROLOGY LABORATORY. 1 cr. Three hours laboratory
to accompany 513.
535. ADVANCED VERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY LABORATORY. 1 cr. Three hours laboratory to
accompany 515.
540. CLAY MINERALOGY. 2 cr. Origin and occurrence of layer silicate minerals. Prerequisites: 423,
424.
542. CLAY MINERALOGY LABORATORY. 1 cr. Three hours laboratory to accompany 540.
545. ADVANCED GROUNDWATER HYDROGEOLOGY. 3 cr. Advanced study of the flow of water
and contaminants in upper layers of the earth, including: physics of fluid flow through porous
media; vadose zone; capillary fringer; fractured rock; multi-phase flow; diffusion of dissolved
species; contaminant migration; numerical modelling. Prerequisite: 417.
551. PETROLOGY OF SANDSTONES. 2 cr. Origin and interpretation of sandstone clans, with
emphasis on thin-section description and deduction of source, environment, and diagenesis.
Prerequisites: 423, 424, or Approval of Department Head.
552. PETROLOGY OF CARBONATES. 2 cr. Origin and interpretation of carbonate clans, with
emphasis on geochemistry, facies, thin-section description and diagenesis. Prerequisites: 423,
424, or Approval of Department Head.
553. SANDSTONE PETROLOGY LABORATORY. 1 cr. Three hours laboratory to accompany 551.
554. CARBONATE PETROLOGY LABORATORY. 1 cr. Three hours laboratory to accompany 552.