GEOL 1000 - The Dynamic Earth
An introductory survey of the geology of the earth. Topics include geologic time and earth history, internal earth processes (plate tectonics, volcanoes, earthquakes), and surface processes (streams, coasts, climate).
Credit: 3
GEOL 2000 - Physical Geology: The Science of Earth
Prerequisite: CHEM 2052.
A comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of geology for students intending to major in the natural sciences. Topics include formation and evolution of the earth as well as a broad range of surface and internal geological processes
Credit: 3 or 4
GEOL 3010 - Volcanoes: Effects on Humanity and the Environment
Prerequisite: GEOG 2000; may be taken concurrently.
This course explores the different types of volcanoes on Earth. Case studies of historical and prehistorical eruptions will examine the effects of volcanic eruptions on humanity and the environment. Planning and prediction of volcanic eruptions will be investigated. There will be a field trip to the Island of Hawai‘i to observe recent and active volcanic activity.
Credit: 3
GEOL 3020 - Hydrogeology
Prerequisite CHEM 2050; MATH 2214; GEOL 2000 is recommended.
Quantitative treatment of the freshwater components of the hydrologic cycle including stream flow, ground water flow, and water quality.
Credit: 3
GEOL 3030 - The History of Life and the Earth
Prerequisite: GEOG 2000; may be taken concurrently.
This course explores the history of life and of planet Earth recorded in the rocks and fossils from the ocean and continents. We will investigate topics such as early Earth; the earliest life forms, emergence and diversification of life forms through geologic time, continental drift, geomagnetic reversals, paleoenvironments, the study of fossils, mass extinctions, dinosaurs, and the evolution of mammals.
Credit: 3
GEOL 3040 - Geochemistry
Prerequisite: A grade of C- or higher in any WC&IL II course; GEOG 2000.
A chemical view of the composition of the earth and its component parts, including the present distribution of chemical species and their movement over time.
Credit: 3
GEOL 3950 - Geology Practicum
Geology practicum.
Credit: 3
GEOL 4010 - Contaminant Hydrogeology
Prerequisite: CHEM 2050, 2051, 2052, 2053, and GEOL 3020.
This course examines theoretical and practical considerations of the fate and transport of contaminants through porous geologic materials. Topics include physical and chemical processes governing the transport of contaminants in groundwater, multiphase flow, chemistry of organic and inorganic contaminants, microbial degradation of contaminants, monitoring and mediation site characterization, remediation technologies, application of hydrogeologic and geochemical theory and practice to the protection of aquifers from contaminations, and quantitative aspects (computer modeling of contaminant transport).
Credit: 3
GEOL 4950 - Geology Practicum
Geology Practicum.
Credit: 3
GEOL 6010 - Contaminant Hydrogeology
Prerequisite: CHEM 2050, 2051, 2052, 2053, and GEOL 3020.
This course examines theoretical and practical considerations of the fate and transport of contaminants through porous geologic materials. Topics include physical and chemical processes governing the transport of contaminants in groundwater, multiphase flow, chemistry and microbial degradation of organic and inorganic contaminants, monitoring and remediation site characterizations, remediation technologies, and application of hydrogeologic and geochemical theory and practice to the protection of aquifers using quantitative methods and computer modeling.
Credit: 3