Course Descriptions

Introduction to Physical Geology (3,0,2)(L) 3 credits

A Science Laboratory course directed towards anyone who has an interest in geology. The course involves a survey of all major topics of physical geology, including Mineralogy, Petrology, Crystal Chemistry, Time, Surface Processes, Volcanic Activity, Rock Deformation and Mountain Building, and Plate Tectonics. Field excursions supplement the lecture and laboratory material.

Prerequisite: None

Geological Time (3,0,2)(L) 3 credits

This course is the natural continuation of GEOL 1110. Although it has 2nd year designation, it is prerequisite to all other 2nd year courses, and as such should be taken during FIRST YEAR. A Science Laboratory course involving a study of the geological history of the Earth. Concepts covered include Measurement of Geologic Time, Stratigraphic Principles, Radiometric Decay, and Elementary Palaeontology. In the laboratory the student is introduced to methods in geological mapping and fossil identification.

Prerequisite: GEOL 1110

Introduction to Physical Geology (3,0,2)(L) 3 credits

A Science Laboratory course directed towards anyone who has an interest in geology. The course involves a survey of all major topics of physical geology, including Mineralogy, Petrology, Crystal Chemistry, Time, Surface Processes, Volcanic Activity, Rock Deformation and Mountain Building, and Plate Tectonics. Field excursions supplement the lecture and laboratory material.

Prerequisite: None

Mineralogy 1 (2,0,3)(L) 3 credits

Introduction to crystallography, physical and chemical properties of minerals. The recognition of common minerals forms the bulk of laboratory study. Field trips supplement the lecture and laboratory material.

Prerequisite: GEOL 1110/2050

Geological Time (3,0,2)(L) 3 credits

This course is the natural continuation of GEOL 1110. Although it has 2nd year designation, it is prerequisite to all other 2nd year courses, and as such should be taken during FIRST YEAR. A Science Laboratory course involving a study of the geological history of the Earth. Concepts covered include Measurement of Geologic Time, Stratigraphic Principles, Radiometric Decay, and Elementary Palaeontology. In the laboratory the student is introduced to methods in geological mapping and fossil identification.

Prerequisite: GEOL 1110

Introduction to Physical Geology (3,0,2)(L) 3 credits

A Science Laboratory course directed towards anyone who has an interest in geology. The course involves a survey of all major topics of physical geology, including Mineralogy, Petrology, Crystal Chemistry, Time, Surface Processes, Volcanic Activity, Rock Deformation and Mountain Building, and Plate Tectonics. Field excursions supplement the lecture and laboratory material.

Prerequisite: None

Geological Time (3,0,2)(L) 3 credits

This course is the natural continuation of GEOL 1110. Although it has 2nd year designation, it is prerequisite to all other 2nd year courses, and as such should be taken during FIRST YEAR. A Science Laboratory course involving a study of the geological history of the Earth. Concepts covered include Measurement of Geologic Time, Stratigraphic Principles, Radiometric Decay, and Elementary Palaeontology. In the laboratory the student is introduced to methods in geological mapping and fossil identification.

Prerequisite: GEOL 1110

Introduction to Physical Geology (3,0,2)(L) 3 credits

A Science Laboratory course directed towards anyone who has an interest in geology. The course involves a survey of all major topics of physical geology, including Mineralogy, Petrology, Crystal Chemistry, Time, Surface Processes, Volcanic Activity, Rock Deformation and Mountain Building, and Plate Tectonics. Field excursions supplement the lecture and laboratory material.

Prerequisite: None

Geological Time (3,0,2)(L) 3 credits

This course is the natural continuation of GEOL 1110. Although it has 2nd year designation, it is prerequisite to all other 2nd year courses, and as such should be taken during FIRST YEAR. A Science Laboratory course involving a study of the geological history of the Earth. Concepts covered include Measurement of Geologic Time, Stratigraphic Principles, Radiometric Decay, and Elementary Palaeontology. In the laboratory the student is introduced to methods in geological mapping and fossil identification.

Prerequisite: GEOL 1110

Introduction to Physical Geology (3,0,2)(L) 3 credits

A Science Laboratory course directed towards anyone who has an interest in geology. The course involves a survey of all major topics of physical geology, including Mineralogy, Petrology, Crystal Chemistry, Time, Surface Processes, Volcanic Activity, Rock Deformation and Mountain Building, and Plate Tectonics. Field excursions supplement the lecture and laboratory material.

Prerequisite: None

Geomorphology (3,0,2)(L) 3 credits

Geomorphic processes, interrelationship of processes, landforms, materials and time. Practical problems in science and applied science that relate to geomorphic processes are discussed in lectures and methods of investigation and analysis are introduced in laboratory sessions.

Prerequisite: GEOL 1110

Introduction to Physical Geology (3,0,2)(L) 3 credits

A Science Laboratory course directed towards anyone who has an interest in geology. The course involves a survey of all major topics of physical geology, including Mineralogy, Petrology, Crystal Chemistry, Time, Surface Processes, Volcanic Activity, Rock Deformation and Mountain Building, and Plate Tectonics. Field excursions supplement the lecture and laboratory material.

Prerequisite: None

Note: Same as GEOG 3190

Geomorphology (3,0,2)(L) 3 credits

Geomorphic processes, interrelationship of processes, landforms, materials and time. Practical problems in Science and Applied Science that relate to geomorphic processes are discussed in lectures and methods of investigation and analysis are introduced in the laboratory sessions.

Prerequisite: GEOG 1120 or GEOL 1110

Earth's Lands and Waters (Geomorphology)(3,0,2)(L) 3 credits

A Science Laboratory course dealing systematically with the origin and evolution of the earth's waters and topographic features. Water and landforms will be examined via maps, photographs and field observations.

Prerequisite: None

Note: Same as GEOL 3190

Stratigraphy and Sedimentary Geology (3,0,2)(L) 3 credits

Physical and biological stratigraphy, facies and correlation, sequence concepts and basin analysis. Origin, diagenisis and gechemistry of sediments and sedimentary rock.

Prerequisite: GEOL 1110/2050

Geological Time (3,0,2)(L) 3 credits

This course is the natural continuation of GEOL 1110. Although it has 2nd year designation, it is prerequisite to all other 2nd year courses, and as such should be taken during FIRST YEAR. A Science Laboratory course involving a study of the geological history of the Earth. Concepts covered include Measurement of Geologic Time, Stratigraphic Principles, Radiometric Decay, and Elementary Palaeontology. In the laboratory the student is introduced to methods in geological mapping and fossil identification.

Prerequisite: GEOL 1110

Introduction to Physical Geology (3,0,2)(L) 3 credits

A Science Laboratory course directed towards anyone who has an interest in geology. The course involves a survey of all major topics of physical geology, including Mineralogy, Petrology, Crystal Chemistry, Time, Surface Processes, Volcanic Activity, Rock Deformation and Mountain Building, and Plate Tectonics. Field excursions supplement the lecture and laboratory material.

Prerequisite: None

Geomorphology (3,0,2)(L) 3 credits

Geomorphic processes, interrelationship of processes, landforms, materials and time. Practical problems in Science and Applied Science that relate to geomorphic processes are discussed in lectures and methods of investigation and analysis are introduced in the laboratory sessions.

Prerequisite: GEOG 1120 or GEOL 1110

Earth's Lands and Waters (Geomorphology)(3,0,2)(L) 3 credits

A Science Laboratory course dealing systematically with the origin and evolution of the earth's waters and topographic features. Water and landforms will be examined via maps, photographs and field observations.

Prerequisite: None

Note: Same as GEOL 3190

Geological Time (3,0,2)(L) 3 credits

This course is the natural continuation of GEOL 1110. Although it has 2nd year designation, it is prerequisite to all other 2nd year courses, and as such should be taken during FIRST YEAR. A Science Laboratory course involving a study of the geological history of the Earth. Concepts covered include Measurement of Geologic Time, Stratigraphic Principles, Radiometric Decay, and Elementary Palaeontology. In the laboratory the student is introduced to methods in geological mapping and fossil identification.

Prerequisite: GEOL 1110

Introduction to Physical Geology (3,0,2)(L) 3 credits

A Science Laboratory course directed towards anyone who has an interest in geology. The course involves a survey of all major topics of physical geology, including Mineralogy, Petrology, Crystal Chemistry, Time, Surface Processes, Volcanic Activity, Rock Deformation and Mountain Building, and Plate Tectonics. Field excursions supplement the lecture and laboratory material.

Prerequisite: None

Stratigraphy and Sedimentary Geology (3,0,2)(L) 3 credits

Physical and biological stratigraphy, facies and correlation, sequence concepts and basin analysis. Origin, diagenisis and gechemistry of sediments and sedimentary rock.

Prerequisite: GEOL 1110/2050

Geological Time (3,0,2)(L) 3 credits

This course is the natural continuation of GEOL 1110. Although it has 2nd year designation, it is prerequisite to all other 2nd year courses, and as such should be taken during FIRST YEAR. A Science Laboratory course involving a study of the geological history of the Earth. Concepts covered include Measurement of Geologic Time, Stratigraphic Principles, Radiometric Decay, and Elementary Palaeontology. In the laboratory the student is introduced to methods in geological mapping and fossil identification.

Prerequisite: GEOL 1110

Introduction to Physical Geology (3,0,2)(L) 3 credits

A Science Laboratory course directed towards anyone who has an interest in geology. The course involves a survey of all major topics of physical geology, including Mineralogy, Petrology, Crystal Chemistry, Time, Surface Processes, Volcanic Activity, Rock Deformation and Mountain Building, and Plate Tectonics. Field excursions supplement the lecture and laboratory material.

Prerequisite: None

Geomorphology (3,0,2)(L) 3 credits

Geomorphic processes, interrelationship of processes, landforms, materials and time. Practical problems in science and applied science that relate to geomorphic processes are discussed in lectures and methods of investigation and analysis are introduced in laboratory sessions.

Prerequisite: GEOL 1110

Note: Same as GEOG 3190

Geomorphology (3,0,2)(L) 3 credits

Geomorphic processes, interrelationship of processes, landforms, materials and time. Practical problems in Science and Applied Science that relate to geomorphic processes are discussed in lectures and methods of investigation and analysis are introduced in the laboratory sessions.

Prerequisite: GEOG 1120 or GEOL 1110

Earth's Lands and Waters (Geomorphology)(3,0,2)(L) 3 credits

A Science Laboratory course dealing systematically with the origin and evolution of the earth's waters and topographic features. Water and landforms will be examined via maps, photographs and field observations.

Prerequisite: None

Note: Same as GEOL 3190