Geology (GEL)                          Course Schedules

GEL 515 Advanced Mineralogical Techniques 3(2-3) D
Development of analytical techniques in mineralogy, including identification methods, composition determinations, and procedures in petrofabric analysis. Prerequisite: 315.

GEL 521 Petrology II 3(2-3) D
Genesis of metamorphic and non-clastic sedimentary rocks including thin-section investigation of examples of these rocks. Prerequisite: GEL 315.

GEL 522 Petrology II 3(2-3) D
Genesis of igneous and clastic sedimentary rocks including thin-section investigation of examples of these rocks. Prerequisites: GEL 321, 315, with a grade of C + or better, or permission of instructor.

GEL 525 Sedimentology 4(3-2) D
Mechanisms of transport and deposition of sediments. The physical bases for textures, structures, and fabrics in sedimentary rocks. Environmental and facies analyses. Prerequisites: GEL 440 or permission of instructor.

GEL 530 Practicum: Paleontology and Stratigraphy 6(Spec) D
Study of invertebrate fossils (shells and biochemical products), stratigraphic sections, and the sedimentary environments as they are related. Prerequisite: 201.

GEL 531 Micropaleontology 3(0-6) D
The classification, stratigraphy, paleoecology, and laboratory preparation of the major groups of microfossils. These include foraminifera, ostracods, conodonts, radiolarians, diatoms, cocco-lithophorids, dinoflagellates, and acritarchs. Prerequisite: 430, or consent of instructor.

GEL 545 Biostratigraphy 3(2-2) D
The principles and concepts of graphic and quantitative biostratigraphic correlation. Paleoecology and how it affects and relates to biostratigraphy. Prerequisites: GEL 430, 440, or equivalent.

GEL 572 Advanced Geophysics 4(2-6) D
Detailed aspects of theory, procedures and analysis of seismology, gravity, magnetics and resistivity as applied to investigations of specific structural and tectonic problems. Prerequisites: GEL 370 and 372, MTH 133 or 137, or consent of instructor.

GEL 575 Special Studies in Geology 1-6(Spec) D
Announced topics of special interest to mature students who wish to explore a problem in depth with a staff member who wishes to direct the group. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

GEL 597 Independent Study 1-6(Spec) D
Qualified self-directed students may explore topics of special interest with faculty guidance. More than three credits permitted only rarely. Prerequisites: department chairperson and instructor approval.

GEL 619 Continuing Registration for Final Research Project 1(1-0)

GEL 650 Geologic Materials for Science Teachers 3(3-0) D
Study of geologic topics treated in primary and secondary curricula. Development of field and laboratory exercises. Prerequisites: Six credits in earth science and geology; graduate standing or consent of instructor or department chairperson.

GEL 660 Organic Geochemistry 3(3-0) D
The source, deposition, alternation, and composition of organic materials found in sediments. Emphasis will be on geochemistry of petroleum and natural gas. Prerequisites: CHM 132 and CHM 342 or 346, GEL 440, GEL 385 recommended; or equivalent.

GEL 665 Inorganic Geochemistry 3(3-0) D
The application of physiochemical principles to inorganic processes on and within the earth with emphasis on geochronology and igneous rocks. Prerequisites: GEL 520 or 521, CHM 351.

GEL 670 Advanced Structural Geology 3(2-2) D
Principles and concepts of quantitative structural geology with emphasis on application to exploration. Prerequisites: GEL 370, GEL 372.

GEL 675 Special Studies in Geology 1-6(Spec) D
Announced topic of special interest to a student group and to faculty member who wishes to work with the group. Prerequisites: Major or minor in geology or consent of department chairperson.

GEL 690 Earth Evolution 3(2-2) D
An integrated course in which many of the advanced theories of geology are interwoven in the context of plate tectonics and planetary evolution. Prerequisites: GEL 370, GEL 372.

GEL 697 Independent Study 1-6(Spec) D
Qualified self-directed students may explore topics of personal interest with faculty guidance. More than three credits permitted only rarely. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and consent of geology faculty member.

GEL 730 Seminar in Geology 1-4 (Spec) D
Seminar on various general and specific topics of a timely nature in geology. Prerequisite: Graduate status in geology.

GEL 798 Thesis 1-6 (Spec) D
A demonstration of research skills based on a laboratory and/or field study culminated in a scientific report. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: graduate status.
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