Geosciences
Lower-Division course requirements (8 hours):
GEOS 1103 (GEOL 1103) Physical Geology Laboratory (1 semester hour) A laboratory to accompany GEOS 1303. The exercises include mineral and rock identification. Topographic maps, geologic maps, and aerial photographs are used to study surface landforms, geologic phenomena and tectonic processes. GEOS 1303 is a corequisite or prerequisite. (0-3) S
GEOS 1104 Earth History Laboratory (GEOL 1104) (1 semester hour) A laboratory to accompany GEOS 1304. Exercises include: fossil identification, serigraphy and correlation, the geologic time scale, age-determination techniques, and maps. (0-3) Y
GEOS 1303 (GEOL 1303) Physical Geology (3 semester hours) Introduction to the Earth as a unique planet. The course investigates minerals and rocks which make up the Earth. The structure of the Earth and dynamics of its internal mechanisms are explored. Plate tectonics and surface processes which sculpt the Earth are the topic of the second half of the course. Other planets and celestial bodies within the solar system are contrasted with Earth. Field trip. (3-0) S
GEOS 1304 Introduction to Earth History (GEOL 1304) (3 semester hours) Introduction to the history of the Earth. The history of life and an introduction to the principles of paleontology, stratigraphy and global change will be discussed. All topics will be discussed in the context of the tectonic evolution of North America. Field trip. Prerequisite: GEOS 1303 and GEOS 1103. (3-0) Y
Upper Division Courses (12 hours):
To be selected in consultation with a Geosciences Undergraduate advisor.
For additional information, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Studies
