GEOL-4700 Professional Geologist Exam Prep–Sp 1 hour A course for reviewing geologic topics in preparation for taking the ASBOG geology-proficiency assessment examination. The review and assessment exam also serves preparation for taking many states’ Professional Geologist registration exam. Prerequisite: Senior status in geology/geoscience. GEOL-4800 Senior Project–Fa, Sp 1 hour A capstone project including geological research, writing, and presentation of results. To be completed during one of the student’s last two semesters of coursework. Course may be taken up to 2 times. Prerequisite: senior status; GEOL-3800 Philosophy of Science and Research Methods in Geology. (Fee: $250) GEOL-4830 Research in Geology–Fa, Sp 2–3 hours Investigation of a geologic research project and its culmination in a scholarly research report (oral and/or written). Submission and approval of a research proposal must precede registration. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisites: Completion of 16 hours in geology; junior status; and permission of instructor. (Fee:$200) GEOL-4880 Topics in Geology–Fa, Sp 1–3 hours Topics of special geological interest that are not in the existing curriculum are selected by the faculty. The topic should provide a logical extension of the student’s academic plan and enhance the student’s educational experience. Prerequisite: Completion of 16 hours in geology; junior status; and permission of instructor. GEOL-4900 Independent Study in Geology–Fa, Sp 1–3 hours Supervised independent study of a particular geologic phenomenon. Submission and approval of a research proposal must precede registration. Prerequisite: Major in geology; approval of research proposal. German (GER) GER-1810 Elementary German I–Fa 4 hours Development of basic skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in German, along with an introduction to German culture. GER-1820 Elementary German II–Sp 4 hours Development of basic skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in German, along with an introduction to German culture. Prerequisite: GER-1810 Elementary German I; or equivalent or placement test. GER-2810 Intermediate German I 4 hours Development of all four language skills through grammar review, composition, conversation, and readings in German literature and culture. Prerequisite: GER-1820 Elementary German II or equivalent. GER- 2820 Intermediate German II 3 hours Development of all four language skills through grammar review, composition, conversation, and readings in German literature and culture. Prerequisite: GER-2810 Intermediate German I or equivalent. GER-3800 Special Topics in German–Fa, Sp 1–3 hours Topic chosen by the student and professor, based upon need and interests. Prerequisite: GER-2820 Intermediate German II or equivalent. GER-3810 German Conversation and Composition–Sp 3 hours Students will focus on the productive skills of the German language, speaking and writing. Oral practice in German through speeches and oral reports, along with a review of pronunciation, will provide emphasis on speaking skills. Written versions of speeches and reports, along with a review of grammar, will provide emphasis on writing skills. Prerequisite: GER-2820 Intermediate German II or equivalent. (even years) GEOL-3100 Geomorphology–Sp 4 hours The student will study the formation, development, and denudation of the earth’s surface features as a function of rates, processes, and time. Landform analysis will be completed with topographic maps, aerial photographs, and stereo photographs. Prerequisites: GEOL-1110 Introduction to Physical Geology; GEOL-1120 Historical Geology. (Fee: $250) (even years) GEOL-3200 Invertebrate Paleontology–Fa 4 hours Many aspects of the fossil record will be studied including preservation, variation, and identification of fossils. Uses of invertebrate fossils including biostratigraphy, paleoecology, and biogeography will be discussed. Various evolutionary concepts will be presented, including baraminology. Laboratory experiences will include required field trips and identification and recognition of North American fossil species. Prerequisites: BIO-1115 Biology I: Cell Biology; GEOL-1120 Historical Geology. (Fee: $150) (odd years) GEOL-3300 Petrology–Sp 4 hours Students will study the occurrence and origin of sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks and learn how to identify them. Required field trip. Prerequisite: GEOL-2100 Mineralogy; CHEM1120 General Chemistry II (corequisite). (Fee: $750) (even years) GEOL-3400 Structural Geology–Fa 4 hours Mechanics of rock deformation and the study of various structures in all types of rocks. Required field trip. Prerequisite: GEOL-3300 Petrology; GEOL-3100 Geomorphology and PHYS2120 General Physics II (corequisites). (Fee: $250) (odd years) GEOL-3600 Readings in Geology–Fa 1 hour Students will read and discuss a current text or series of papers. The purpose is to help the student become more familiar with the geological research and literature. Part of the course requirements may include attending a national or regional GSA conference. Course may be taken up to three times for credit. Prerequisite: GEOL-1120 Historical Geology. (Fee: $500) GEOL-3800 3 hours Philosophy of Science and Research Methods in Geology–Sp By its nature, geological research and its resultant interpretations are heavily paradigm-driven. This course will examine the scientific method and study the development of various scientific paradigms, especially those within geology. Students will learn productive ways to integrate their faith with science and how to apply that to a research method that arrives at conclusions without compromising data. The merits of various models of earth history will be critiqued. Prerequisite: GEOL-1120 Historical Geology; 16 hours of geology courses and junior status. GEOL-4100 Environmental Geology–Fa 4 hours Application of geology to environmental problems such as natural resource extraction, water supply, pollution, waste disposal, landslides, floods, and land use planning. Required field trip. Includes three lectures and one three-hour lab per week Prerequisites: GEOL-1110 Introduction to Physical Geology and junior status. (Fee: $250) (even years) GEOL-4200 Stratigraphy and Sedimentology–Sp 5 hours The student will be introduced to principles of sedimentary rock correlation and structure. Emphasis will be placed on how to interpret past rates and processes using clues gained from sedimentary rocks. Required field trip(s). Prerequisites: GEOL1120 Historical Geology; GEOL-3300 Petrology. (Fee: $750) (odd years) GEOL-4400 Summer Field Camp–Su 6 hours Five weeks of geologic mapping and problem solving in structural geology and stratigraphy. Selected course must be approved by the dean (the course will be sponsored by another institution). The course will typically be taken following the student’s junior or senior year. Prerequisites: GEOL-3100 Geomorphology; GEOL-3300 Petrology; GEOL-3400 Structural Geology; and GEOL-4200 Stratigraphy and Sedimentology. Page 260 2024–25 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Course Descriptions GEOL-3100 – GER-3810
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