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Please note that these courses are just the Geology classes we offer - both the undergraduate and graduate programs combine these courses with classes in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Anthropology, Marine Sciences, Engineering, Geography and others to make the course of study completely interdisciplinary. Also, effective summer and fall 2009, new course numbers are in effect, changing from a 3-digit to a 4-digit numbering system. Spring 2009 undergrad course offerings and times are located for students on a schedule, click here to download. GEOL 1010 - Age of the Dinosaurs. First semester. Three credits. A reconstruction of the Mesozoic world of the dinosaurs as interpreted from geological and paleontological evidence. Course includes fundamental concepts of stratigraphy, historical geology, paleoclimatology, and paleontology. CA 3. GEOL 1050/1051 - Earth and Life Through Time. 1051 is 3 credits (no lab) 1050 is 4 credits (lab). Three class periods and one three-hour laboratory period. History of planet Earth, emphasizing how rock, air, water, and life interact at different scales to produce the earth's crust, landforms, life systems, natural resources, catastrophes, and climatic regimes. Provides a scientific context for human-induced global change. Includes laboratory component. GEOL 1051 can be combined with GEOL 1052 to satisfy lab requirement. (see GEOL 1052). CA-3/CA 3-LAB. GEOL 1070 - Global Change and Natural Disasters. Second semester. Three credits. CA-3 GEOL 3010 - Earth History and Global Change. Second semester. Three credits. Two class periods and one 3-hour laboratory period. Prerequisite: GEOL 1050 . *Required of all Geoscience majors. Reconstruction of earth history from geological data. Processes and events responsible for the stratigraphic record, and techniques used to decipher it. An integrated survey of earth history. One or more weekend field trips may be required. GEOL 3020 - Earth Surface Processes. Both semesters. Three credits. Two class periods and one 3-hour laboratory period. Prerequisite: GEOL 1050 . *Required of all Geoscience majors. Processes responsible for the formation of the unconsolidated materials, landforms, and soils which constitute the Earth's surface. Introduction to surface-water and groundwater hydrology, geological hazards and the effects of climatic change. One or more weekend field trips may be required. GEOL 3030 - Earth Structure. First semester. Three credits. Two class periods and one 3-hour laboratory period. Prerequisite: GEOL 1050 . *Required of all Geoscience majors. Structure and composition of the earth, including a survey of plate tectonics and crustal evolution. Gravitational, thermal and tectonic processes associated with the earth's surface and interior. One or more weekend field trips may be required. GEOL 3040 - Earth Materials. First semester. Four credits. Two class periods and two 3-hour laboratory periods. Prerequisite: GEOL 1050 . Recommended preparation: CHEM 127-128 . *Required of all Geoscience majors. Principles of symmetry and crystal chemistry and the identification of minerals by hand sample, petrographic and x-ray methods. Description of the mineralogy and texture of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks and the application of contemporary petrogenetic models to the interpretation of the geologic environments they record. One or more weekend field trips may be required. GEOL 3230 - Beaches and Coasts. (Also offered as MARN 203 .) First semester (Avery Point). Three credits. Prerequisite: MARN 170 or 171 or GEOL 103 or 105 or instructor consent. Introduction to the processes that form and modify coasts and beaches, including tectonic setting, sediment supply, coastal composition, energy regimes and sea level change; tools and techniques utilized in marine geologic mapping and reconstruction of submerged coastal features; field trips to selected coastal features. GEOL 3510 - Applied Geophysics. First semester. Three credits. One 3-hour lecture period during which geophysical field demonstrations may be performed. Prerequisite: GEOL 1051 or 1050 . Introductory survey of surface and borehole geophysical methods and their application to hydrogeologic, environmental monitoring, and geotechnical engineering studies. Laboratory involve geophysical field measurement, data reduction and geologic interpretation. GEOL 3710 - Engineering and Environmental Geology. Second semester. Three credits. Recommended preparation: GEOL 1051 or 1050. Application of geological principles to engineering and environmental problems. Topics include site investigation, geologic hazards, slope processes, earthquakes, subsidence, and the engineering properties of geologic materials. Course intended for both geology and engineering majors. GEOL 3980 - Field Geology. Six credits. Four weeks intensive study following final examination period. Prerequisite: GEOL 105 . Field methods for geological and environmental geoscience studies, including electronic surveying techniques, aerial photograph interpretation, geological mapping, description and measurement of sedimentary sections, techniques of underground mapping, and geophysical surveying. GEOL 3990 - Spring Field Trip. Second semester. 3 credits. Prerequisites: GEOL 103 or 105, or BIOL 107 or 108 , or consent of instructor. A field-based introduction to the integration of geological and biological observations and processes. Field trip during and weekly meetings before and after spring break. May be repeated for credit with change in field venue or permission of the instructor. GEOL 4050W - Geoscience and Society. Second semester. Three credits. Capstone course for all Geoscience Majors. Should be taken last semseter of program. GEOL 4110 - Sedimentology. First semester, alternate years. Three credits. Two class periods and one 3-hour laboratory period. Prerequisites: GEOL 1050 or GEOL 1051, 1052. Recommended preparation: GEOL 3020. Basic principles of sedimentology with an emphasis on the description of sedimentary texture and structure. Physicochemical and biological processes that characterize depositional environments. Diagenesis. Examination of modern systems to interpret ancient sedimentary environments. One or more weekend field trips may be required. GEOL 4130 - Geomicrobiology. First semester, alternate years. Three credits. Prerequisites: GEOL 1050 or GEOL 1051 with 1052 or BIOL 1108, or instructor consent. Recommended preparation: GEOL 3010, MCB 2610. Microbial diversity and biogeochemistry, microbe-mineral interactions, fossil record, atmospheric record, microbialites, and research methodology in geomicrobiology. A weekend fieldtrip may be required. GEOL 4210 - Glacial Processes and Materials. Second semester, alternate years. Three credits. Recommended preparation: GEOL 3020. Reconstruction of former glaciers and the interactive processes leading to the character and distribution of unconsolidated surface materials in glaciated regions. Techniques for interpreting subsurface unconsolidated materials. GEOL 4310 - Advanced Structural Geology. Second semester. Three credits. Two class periods and one 3-hour laboratory period. Prerequisite: GEOL 3030 . Mechanics of rock deformation. Material behavior of rocks and their geometry during orogenesis, with applications of finite strain analysis, and advanced geometric techniques. One or more weekend field trips may be required. GEOL 4390 - Field Problems in Earth Structure. First semester. One credit. Two weekend field trips and two 2-hour class meetings. Prerequisite or corequisite: GEOL 252 . Mapping techniques and map interpretation using concepts developed in GEOL 252. Emphasis on mapping moderately deformed rocks in which sedimentary and tectonic features can be differentiated. GEOL 4510. Applied and Environmental Geophysics. Second semester. Three credits. Two class periods and one 3-hour laboratory period. Prerequisite: PHYS 123 or 132 or 142 or 152 , which may be taken concurrently; MATH 114 or 116 or 136 , which may be taken concurrently; not open to students who have passed GEOL 268Q. Principles of imaging the Earth's interior using observations of electric, magnetic and gravity fields, with applications to environmental problems. GEOL 4520. Exploration Seismology First semester. Three credits. Two class periods and one 3-hour laboratory period. Prerequisite: PHYS 123 or 132 or 142 or 152 , which may be taken concurrently; MATH 113 or 115 or 135 , which may be taken concurrently; not open to students who have passed GEOL 267Q. Principles of seismic methods for imaging the interior of the earth, with applications to resource exploration and environmental problems. GEOL 4550 - Physics of the Earth's Interior (Also offered as PHYS 277 .) First semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: PHYS 123 or 132 or 142 or 152 , which may be taken concurrently; MATH 113 or 115 or 135 , which may be taken concurrently, not open to students who have passed GEOL 264Q. The composition, structure, and dynamics of the Earth's core, mantle, and crust inferred from observations of seismology, geomagnetism, and heat flow. GEOL 4560 - Fundamentals of Planetary Science (Also offered as PHYS 278 .) Second semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: PHYS 123 or 132 or 142 or 152 , which may be taken concurrently; MATH 114 or 116 or 136 , which may be taken concurrently, not open to students who have passed GEOL 266Q. Evolution of the solar system, celestial mechanics, tidal friction, internal composition of planets, black-body radiation, planetary atmospheres. GEOL 4735 - Introduction to Ground-Water Hydrology. Also offered as NRME 234C .) First semester. Four credits. Three class periods and one 2-hour laboratory for which occasional field trips will be substituted. Prerequisite: MATH 114 or 116 and GEOL 105 , or instructor consent. Basic hydrologic principles with emphasis on ground water flow and quality, geologic relationships, quantitative analysis and field methods. GEOL 4989 - Undergraduate Research in Geology and Geophysics. Either semester. Three credits. Hours by arrangement. Open only with consent of instructor. Independent research for the advanced undergraduate student interested in investigating a special problem involving field and/or laboratory observations in geology and geophysics. The student is required to give an oral presentation in a departmental seminar at the end of the semester. GEOL 4990 - Internship in Geology. Either semester. One to three credits. May not be repeated. Internship contract must be formulated before internship work begins. Students with summer internship must preregister for GEOL 293 for the fall semester. Prerequisite or corequisite: GEOL 3010 , 3020, 3030, and 3040. Must be taken concurrently with GEOL 4991 ; no credit will be given for one course without the other. Credits earned in GEOL 293 cannot be included in the 24 or 36 credits of 200-level Geology and Geophysics courses needed to meet the requirements of the B.A. or B.S. degree, respectively. Students taking this course will be assigned a grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory). An internship program under the direction of Geoscience faculty. Students will be placed with government agencies or businesses where academic training will be applied in a program of activities to be planned and agreed upon in advance by the job site supervisor, the faculty coordinator, and the intern. One credit may be earned for each 42 hours of pre-approved activities up to a maximum of three credits. GEOL 4991 -Internship in Geology and Geophysics - Research Paper. Either semester. One credit. May not be repeated. Students with summer internship must preregister for GEOL 294 for the fall semester. Prerequisite or corequisite: GEOL 3010 , 3020, 3030, and 3040. Must be taken concurrently with GEOL 4990 ; no credit will be given for one course without the other. Preparation of written report and oral presentation to Department summarizing internship experience and evaluating the applicability of academic experience to job situations and the impact of the internship experience on academic and career plans. GEOL 4995 - Special Topics Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. May be repeated for credit. Open only with consent of instructor. Investigation of special topics related to, but not ordinarily covered in the undergraduate offerings; emphasis on laboratory projects. GEOL 4996W - Undergraduate Research Thesis in Geology and Geophysics. Either semester. Three credits. Hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: GEOL 4989; ENGL 110 or 111 or 250 . Open only with consent of instructor. Writing of a formal thesis based on independent research conducted by the student. GEOL 4998 - Variable Topics. Either semester. Three credits. With a change in topic, may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites and recommended preparation vary. GEOL 4999 - Independent Study. Either or both semesters. Credits and hours by arrangement. May be repeated for credit. Open only with consent of instructor. GEOL 5000 - Geoscience Core Course. 3 credits. Lecture. Required of all first year graduate students in Geosciences. Exposes students to a solid background in a variety of topics related to integrative geosciences, emphasizing interdisciplinarity. Development of speaking skills through oral presentations, and writing skills through preparation and defense of large, interdisciplinary grant proposals. GEOL 5050 - Special Problems in Geology. 1-6 credits. Independent Study. May be repeated for credit up to six times with a change of content. Advanced study and research in geology. GEOL 5310 - Advanced Structural Geology 3 credits. Lecture/Laboratory. Application of finite and incremental strain analyses using advanced geometric techniques. This course integrates field studies of deformed rocks with theoretical understanding and quantitative analysis. GEOL 5510 -Applied Geophysics for Geologists and Engineers 3 credits. Lecture. Introductory survey of surface and borehole geophysical methods and their application to hydrogeologic, environmental monitoring, and geotechnical engineering studies. Laboratory involves geophysical field measurement, data reduction and geologic interpretation. GEOL 5520 - Exploring and Engineering Seismology 3 credits. Lecture/Laboratory. Theory of elasticity applied to wave propogation: equations of motion; reflection and refraction of elastic waves; velocity analysis and fundamental petrophysics; and principles of detecting subsurface interfaces and structures. GEOL 5530 - Applied and Environmental Geophysics 3 credits. Lecture/Laboratory. Potential theory (gravity, static electricity and magnetic fields), electromagnetic coupling, Maxwell's equations; electromagnetic wave propagation; principles of detection of subsurface interface and structures by geophysical methods. GEOL 5550 - Physics of the Earth 3 credits. Lecture. The composition, structure, and dynamics of the earth's core, mantle, and crust inferred from observations of seismology, geomagnetism, and heat flow. GEOL 5560 - Fundamentals of Planetary Science 3 credits. Lecture. Evolution of the solar system, celestial mechanics, tidal friction, internal composition of planets, black-body radiation, planetary atmospheres. GEOL 5720 - Groundwater Modeling. 3 credits. Lecture/Laboratory. Numerical techniques for modeling flow and contaminant transport in groundwater systems. Model design, calibration, visualization, verification and sensitivity analysis. Application to field sites. GEOL 5790 - Field Methods in Hydrogeology 1-6 credits. Lecture/Laboratory. Field methods associated with ground water and contamination assessments. GEOL 6530 - Geophysical Inverse Theory 3 credits. Lecture. Fitting geophysical model parameters to data. Topics include model uniqueness, resolution, and error estimation. GEOL 6550 - Special Topics in Geophysics 1-6 credits. Seminar. †GRAD 395. Master's Thesis Research 1 - 9 credits. †GRAD 396. Full-Time Master's Research 3 credits. †GRAD 397. Full-Time Directed Studies (Master's Level) 3 credits. GRAD 398. Special Readings (Master's) Non-credit. GRAD 399. Thesis Preparation Non-credit. †GRAD 495. Doctoral Dissertation Research 1 - 9 credits. †GRAD 496. Full-Time Doctoral Research 3 credits. †GRAD 497. Full-Time Directed Studies (Doctoral Level) 3 credits. GRAD 498. Special Readings (Doctoral) Non-credit. GRAD 499. Dissertation Preparation Non-credit. For more information see the UConn undergraduate course catalog here . |