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GEOL 3034 Principles of Stratigraphy and Sedimentology Prerequisites: GEOL 1224 and GEOL 2254 each with a grade of "C" or higher. Description: Principles of stratigraphy and their applications. Survey of sedimentary rock types, principles of description and classification, origin of sedimentary deposits, analysis of stratigraphic sequences. Topics include depositional systems; litho- and biostratigraphy; geochronology and chronostratigraphy; magnetic, seismic, and sequence stratigraphy; tectonic vs. climatic controls. Field work required. Previously offered as GEOL 3033. Credit hours: 4 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lab, Lecture, Combined lecture and lab Department/School: Geology GEOL 3043 Geology of the National Parks (N) Prerequisites: GEOL 1014 or equivalent recommended. Description: The geologic characteristics of national parks and scenic regions in North America and throughout the world. Intended for non- majors. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Geology General Education and other Course Attributes: Natural Sciences

GEOL 3503 Environmental Geology Prerequisites: GEOL 1114 or consent of instructor.

Description: Application of geologic principles to environmental issues, including human use of the surface and subsurface of the earth and human interaction with extreme natural events such as earthquakes, floods and landslides. Field trip is required. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3

Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Geology GEOL 3513 Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Disasters (N)

Description: An examination of the causes and effects of natural disasters related to earthquakes, volcanic activity, severe weather, flooding and other natural disasters. The course also examines the effects of these natural hazards on societies and approaches to mitigate the associated risks. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Geology General Education and other Course Attributes: Natural Sciences GEOL 3546 Field Geology Prerequisites: Minimum grade of "C" in GEOL 2364, GEOL 3014, and GEOL 3034. Description: Six weeks of field methods in geology. Required of all geology majors. Transportation and room and board fees required. Credit hours: 6

GEOL 3073 Geomorphology Prerequisites: GEOL 1114.

Description: Study of land forms and the processes that form them, using topographic maps, air photos, remotely-sensed images, soils maps and field techniques. Field trips required. Credit hours: 3

Contact hours: Lab: 12 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lab

Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule types: Lab, Lecture, Combined lecture and lab Department/School: Geology GEOL 3103 Paleontology Prerequisites: GEOL 1224 or consent of instructor.

Department/School: Geology GEOL 4023 Petroleum Geology Prerequisites: GEOL 3014 and GEOL 3034. Description: Origin, migration and accumulation of petroleum, requirements for source rock, reservoir rock and traps. Structure and stratigraphy of selected oil fields. Field trips required. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Geology

Description: Basic principles of paleontology involving invertebrates, vertebrates and plants. Lab focused on the morphology, identification, paleoecology and biostratigraphy of marine invertebrates. Field trips required. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lab, Lecture, Combined lecture and lab Department/School: Geology GEOL 3413 Petroleum Geology for Engineers Prerequisites: CHEM 1314 or CHEM 1414 with a grade of “C” or better. Description: Examination of the fundamental concepts of petroleum geology with an emphasis on applications to drilling and reservoir engineering. Topics include reservoir architecture, traps and seals, the subsurface environment, wireline logs, geophysics and depositional systems. Field trip required. No degree credit for geology majors. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lab, Lecture, Combined lecture and lab Department/School: Geology

GEOL 4030 Geologic Field Investigation Prerequisites: GEOL 1014 or GEOL 1114.

Description: One to three weeks of required field study at sites of geological interest and significance. Field trip charges apply. Does not substitute for GEOL 3546. No credit for students who have credit in GEOL 5030. Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 3 credit hours. Credit hours: 1-3 Contact hours: Lecture: 1

Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Geology