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(GIS) software, traditional survey methods, geological map
production, aerial photography interpretation, and report
writing. This course fulfills the university technology
competency requirement.
Prerequisite: Twelve hours of
advanced Geology course work. Fall (odd years)
GEOL 3319 Geology in Practice (3-3-X)
A Field intensive
course that immerses students into iconic geological settings
with the intent of demonstrating geologic forces in action,
increasing their knowledge of the geology of the United
States, and applying the principles and concepts of the
science of geology to these locales. Specific regions of study
may include (but are not limited to) the Colorado Plateau, the
Rocky Mountains, and the Appalachian Mountains.
May term
(odd)
GEOL 3405 Invertebrate Paleontology (4-3-3)
An
introduction to paleontological methods and application as
related to invertebrate paleontology. While course content is
driven by the basic concepts of invertebrate paleontology, the
concepts of biostratigraphy, correlation, paleoenvironmental
interpretation, and field methods will be a fundamental
component.
Prerequisite: GEOL 1103, GEOL 1303, and
GEOL 1411 Fall (even years)
GEOL 3410 Structural Geology (4-3-3)
A study of the
architecture of the earth, including the causes of the
deformation, resulting structure, and their interrelations.
Prerequisite: GEOL 1103, 1303 and 1411. Fall (odd years)
GEOL 3411 Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology (4-3-3)
An introduction to igneous and metamorphic rocks; with an
emphasis on their physical properties, including composition,
classification, identification, occurrences, and significance to
plate tectonics.
Prerequisites: CHEM 1310, 1110, GEOL
1103, 1303, and 2410, and MATH 1310 Field trip and travel
fee required. Fall (even years)
GEOL 4099 (1-4 credits) Special Problems
Individual or
group study of specific topics in/or relating to geology. The
courses may be repeated as topics vary. Laboratory studies
may carry up to four credits; other studies from one to three
credits.
Prerequisite: Nine hours of advanced geology or
approval of department head. Field trip and travel fee
required. Fall, Spring
GEOL 4104 Sequence Stratigraphy Seminar (1-1-0)
This
seminar course focuses on the fundamentals of sequence
stratigraphy and its applications. The focus will be to develop
an understanding of the large-scale conditions that may lead
to hydrocarbon productive strata within a sedimentary basin.
Prerequisite: GEOL 1411
GEOL 4144 Geoscience Seminar (1-1-0)
This seminar is
intended to prepare Geology students entering careers in
academia, the petroleum industry, and the environmental
industry for their job/school hunt, and reinforce the skills
necessary to be successful in the field. Professional
applications and resumes, presentation skills, research
methods, and geosciences ethics are included in the material
covered for this course.
Prerequisites: Nine credits of
advance geology and approval of the instructor. Spring
GEOL 4311 Petroleum Geology (3-3-0)
Origin, geological
occurrences and location of petroleum will be studied.
Methods of exploitation will be investigated. In addition to
more traditional petroleum related issues, alternative sources
of energy commonly being developed by US energy
corporations will be investigated. This course is suggested for
those students planning to work in the petroleum industry.
Prerequisites: six credits of advanced Earth Science or
consent of Instructor. Spring (even years)
GEOL 4312 Field Geology (3-2-X)
Students will investigate
a geologic problem in the field for a one to two week period.
This field investigation will be used to train students in a
variety of field techniques, gather data, analyze data, and
compile and present data using Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS)
equipment.
Prerequisite: GEOL 3311 and 16 hours of
advanced geology (Field Trip and Travel fee required). May
term (even)
GEOL 4315 Hydrology (3-3-0)
Comprehensive study of
hydraulic characteristics of soil, rocks, aquifers, rivers and
lakes with application to environmental and water resource
planning concerns.
Prerequisite: 12 credits of science. Fall
(even years)
GEOL 4317 Applied Petroleum Geology (3-3-0)
For
students entering into internships and careers in the
petroleum industry, certain techniques and conceptual
models are required to operate successfully. Advanced well-
log analysis, seismic analysis and various sequence
stratigraphic models will be used to accentuate the techniques
and skills needed in locating and evaluating potential reservoir
systems.
Prerequisites: nine credits of advance geology and
approval of the instructor. Spring (even years)
GEOL 4410 Stratigraphy and Sedimentation (4-3-3)
The
sedimentary rock record is fundamental to understanding and
interpreting the geologic history of the earth. This course
investigates the sedimentary processes shaping the planet,
methods of collecting and investigating data from sedimentary
rocks, the correlation of sedimentary rocks from around the
world, and the fundamental concepts of sequence
stratigraphy.
Prerequisite: Six credits of advanced geology or
approval of department head. Field trip and travel fee
required. Fall (odd years)
GERMAN (GRMN)
GRMN 1301, 1302 Elementary German I, II (4-3-2) [#]
Pronunciation, grammar, conversation, and the reading of
simple prose. One-hour language lab per week.
1301 - Fall;
1302 - Spring
GRMN 2099 (1-4 credits) Special Topics
A special interest
course offered for one, two, or three credits. Study of special
interest topics not listed elsewhere in the catalog. May be
repeated when topic varies.
GRMN 2301, 2302 Intermediate German I, II (3-3-0) [#]
Review of the fundamental principles of grammar. Intensive
reading of prose and poetry of increasing difficulty, with
emphasis on vocabulary building. Oral practice based on
material read.
2301 - Fall; 2302 - Spring
GRMN 3099 (1-4 credits) Special Topics
A special interest
course offered for one, two or three credits. Study of special
interest topics not listed elsewhere in the catalog. May be
repeated when topic varies.
GRMN 4099 (1-4 credits) Special Topics
A special interest
course offered for one, two or three credits. Study of special
interest topics not listed elsewhere in the catalog. May be
repeated when topic varies.
GREEK (GREK)
GREK 2301, 2302 Elementary Greek I, II (4-3-2) [#]
Beginning courses in forms, syntax, vocabulary, and easy
prose compositions. Two hours language laboratory per
week.
Fall, Spring
GREK 4301, 4302 Intermediate Greek I, II (3-3-0) Review
of
forms, syntax, prose compositions, and special selections
from the New Testament.
Prerequisite: GREK 2301, 2302.
Fall, Spring
HEBREW (HEBR)
HEBR 2311, 2312 Elementary Hebrew I, II (4-3-2)
Beginning
courses in grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. Translation and
reading will be taken from selected portions of the Hebrew Old
Testament. Two hours language laboratory per week.
Fall,
Spring
HEBR 4311, 4312 Hebrew Readings I, II (3-3-0)
Reading
and exegesis of selected Old Testament Hebrew texts.
Prerequisite: HEBR 2311 and 2312. Fall, Spring
HISTORY (HIST)
HIST 1300 Making History: The Human Experience in
America (3-3-0)
This gateway course helps students answer
questions like "who am I?' and "who are we?" by examining
important moments and themes from American History.
Emphasizing analysis of primary documents, the course