~EGULAR SESSION - University of Oregon

GEOLOGY 175
Methods (Geol 393); Field Geology (Geol 406); Seminar (Geol 407), three
terms; Economic Geology (Geol 421, 422, 423) ; Lithology (Geol 411) or Petrology
and Petrography (Geol 414, 415, 416); Structural Geology (Geol 491).
Geophysics-Geochemistry Option. Undergraduate majors may elect an
option in geophysics-geochemistry, in. preparation for graduate work in this
or other fields of quantitative geology. The requirements for this option differ
from the requirements of the regular major program in geology in the following
respects: (1) Differential and Integral Calculus (Mth 201,202,203) or Analytic
Geometry and Calculus (Mth 204,205,206) is required; (2) either Advanced
General Physics (Ph 320, 321, 322) or Quantitative Analysis (Ch 320) is required;
(3) Principles of Economics (Ec 201, 202, 203), Vertebrate Paleontology
(Geol 333), and Economic Geology (Geol 421, 422, 423) are not required.
Paleontology Option, Undergraduate majors may elect an option in paleontology.
The requirements for this option differ from the requirements of the major
curriculum in geology in the following respects: (l) Principles of Economics,
and Economic Geology are not required; (2) General Biology (Bi 101, 102, 103)
is required, and Invertebrate Zoology (Bi 461, 462), offered at the Institute of
Marine Biology, may be substituted for Field Geology; (3) an additional 12 term
hours of work must be elected from: Comparative Anatomy (Bi 355), Principles
of Ecology (Bi 471, 472, 473), Historical Biogeography (Bi 491, 492, 493),
Micropaleontology (Geol 440) .
Honors. See HONORS COLLEGE, pages 120-123.
Graduate Study. The department offers graduate work leading to the Master
of Arts, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. A satisfactory
rating on a Graduate Record Examination and on a qualifying examination are
required for admission to candidacy for a graduate degree. All candidates are
required to write a thesis. Suggested minor fields are: chemistry, physics, biology,
or mathematics.
Facilities. The Condon Museum of Geology contains extensive collections of
rocks, minerals, and fossils; its resources are supplemented by working collections
for classroom and laboratory use. The varied geological terrain of the state of
Oregon offers an exceptionally interesting field laboratory. Field trips are conducted
during the regular academic year. Field camps in various parts of the
state are operated during the summer months.
LOWER-DIVISION COURSES
GeollOl, 102, 103. General Geology. 4 hours each term.
Earth materials, processes, and forms; formation of economic mineral deposits;
the main events in earth history. Lectures, laboratory, and field trips.
Geol 291. Rocks and Minerals. 3 hours.
Common minerals and rocks; origin, lore, and properties of precious, semiprecious,
and ornamental stones; economically important rocks and minerals.
2 lectures; 1 three-hour laboratory period. McMath.
Geol 292. Elementary Areal Geology. 3 hours.
A study of regional geology primarily for nonmajors; areal distribution of
sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks in Oregon. Field studies of selected
areas, with emphasis on the relationships between rock type, structure,
and topography. 1 lecture ; 6 hours field work. Prerequisite: GeollOl, 102, 103.
Stovall.
UPPER-DIVISION COURSES
Geol 301, 302, 303. Geologic History of Life. 3 hours each term.
Fall: origins and early history of life, as revealed by the fossil remains of