Classes Offered

Geography/Geology Classes

GEOG 1112 Introduction to Weather and Climate (3-2-4)
Atmospheric composition and structure, clouds, precipitation, atmospheric motion and winds. Organized weather systems including air masses, fronts and severe weather. Discussion of global climates includes circulation, wind systems and climate classification. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1101 or MATH 1111.

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): Recommended but not required: MATH 1101 or MATH 1111.

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.