Geology Courses

• GEOL 1121 Introductory Geosciences I: Physical Geology (3-2-4)
  The study of minerals and rocks; fundamentals of earth structure and processes including vulcanism, mountain-building, erosion, sedimentation and metamorphism. Laboratory includes study of common minerals and rocks, and interpretation of geological maps and cross-sections. Prerequisite(s): None.
  
• GEOL 1122 Introductory Geosciences II: Historical Geology (3-2-4)
  A study of geological principles applicable to earth history. Includes basic stratigraphy and paleontology. Survey of geological time periods, including geological and biological events during earth development. Prerequisite(s): GEOL 1121 or permission of the instructor.
  
• GEOL 2950 Selected Topics (V-0-V)
  Concepts/topics in special areas of geology/geoscience. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
  
• GEOL 4950 Selected Topics (V-0-V)
  Concepts/topics in special areas of geology/geoscience. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
  
• CHEM 4990 Undergraduate Research (0-V-V)
  Individual modern geology/geoscience research. A minimum of three hours of laboratory work per week for each semester hour of credit. Report/thesis required. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.