Spring 2008 Course Offerings

GEOLOGY DEPARTMENT

General Education

GEOLOGY 100 (4) - General Geology with Field Emphasis

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. The study of our physical environment and the processes shaping it. The materials and structure of the Earth's crust, the origin of the landforms, the concept of geologic time, and the nature of the Earth's interior are considered. This course has a special emphasis on field study of the region near Lexington. No credit for students who have completed Geology 101. Laboratory course. (SL, GE5a). Harbor, Knapp .

GEOL 100A (Freshman only) - ABCDE (MWF)

GEOL 100B - FGH (M), EFGHI (TR)

GEOLOGY 160 (3) - Field Geology
Prerequisite: Geology 100 or 101. An introduction to the study of geology in the field with special attention to the methods used by geologists to make, record and interpret field observations. The course includes study of the and field trips in the central Appalachain region. (SC, GE5c). Connors, Rahl .

ABCDEFGHI (MWF)

GEOLOGY 197 (3) - Natural Hazards

An introduction to the geologic processes contributing to natural disasters, such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, mass movements, flooding, severe weather, meteorite impacts and natural groundwater pollution. Using the geologic and historical record we will investigate the frequency and future potential of events and examine ways to mitigate and cope with natural hazards. (SC, GE5c). Szramek.

FG (MWF)

GEOLOGY 201 (3) - Oceanography

Prerequisite: Geology 100 or 101; Biology 111; Chemistry 111; or Physics 111. Introduction to physical oceanography and marine geology; tides, waves, currents, and the interaction of oceans and atmosphere; submarine landscapes; and sedimentary, volcanic, and tectonic activity in the ocean basins. (SC, GE5c). Greer.

CD (MWF)

Spring 2008 Course Offerings

GEOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Geology Majors

GEOLOGY 373 (3) - Advanced Field Study

Prerequisite or corequisite: Geology 160 and/or permission of the instructor. The emphasis and location of the study area will differ from year to year. Most course activity involves outside fieldwork with a series of multi-day field trips. Information about the course is made available prior to the end of fall term. May be repeated for degree credit with permission and if a different location is studied. This year the region of study is New Zealand. Connors, Rahl.

ABCDEFGHI (TR)