Undergraduate Course Descriptions

GO 110

Physical Geology

 

Comprehensive introduction to geology; earth materials, internal and external processes, time, resources and environmental hazards.  Two lectures, one lab per week.  (3 credits)

 

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GO 150

Earth Science: Environmental Hazards

 

An examination of Earth's systems, how they work, and how they relate to people, with emphasis on resulting natural and man-made hazards to society.  Two lectures, one lab per week. (University Studies Course) 

(3 credits)

GO 295

Introduction to Geoscience Research

 

Introduction to the skills and methods used in geoscience research.  Orientation to geosciences literature in Kent Library.,  Review of ongoing research in the Department of Geosciences.  Prerequisite: GO225 Corequisite: UI373

(1 credit)

GO 305

Environmental Geoscience

 

Natural earth systems and cycles, natural hazards, mineral and energy resources, waste disposal, and environmental planning.  Prerequisite: GO110  (3 credits)

 

GO 310

Field Methods

 

The methodology and instrumentation used in basic geologic field techniques.  Ten full days usually in summer pre-session.  Prerequistes: GO 225; MA 133; MA 134: UI 373.  (2 credits)

Introduction to historical, physical, chemical, geological, and biological oceanography, including man's interaction with the ocean.  Prerequisite: GO 220  (3 credits)

Modes of occurrence, composition, texture, origin, and natural history of sedimentary rocks; interpretation of the stratigraphic record.  Two lectures, two labs per week.  Prerequisites: GO 225, UI373  (4 credits)

 

An introduction to the principles/concepts of remote sensing, its applications, and its significance in today's world.  Two lectures, one lab per week.  Prerequisites: GG 140, GG240, or both GO 220 and GO 225, MA 133, MA 134  (3 credits)

Study of basic concepts of classical and x-ray crystallography, phase equilibria, and igneous/metamorphic petrology.  Two lectures, two labs per week.   Two lectures, two labs per week.  Prerequisites: CH 186, GO 225, MA 133, MA 134.  (4 credits)

 

Summer geology field camp; application of geologic skills and knowledge in the field environment. An additional course fee is charged.  Four five-day weeks.  Prerequisites: GO 310, GO 225   (4 credits)

 

Study of mineral, energy, and water resources of Earth.  Two lectures, one lab per week.  Prerequisite: GO 225

(3 credits)

Introduction to the mechanics of deformation and structures in naturally deformed rocks. Laboratory emphasizes description and problem-solving methodologies of outcrop and map scale structures.

One lecture, two labs per week.  Prerequisites: MA 133, MA 134, UI 373   (3 credits)

Systematic study of surface features of the earth and development, and changes they are undergoing.

Two lectures, one lab per week.  Prerequisite: UI 373 or consent of instructor.   (3 credits)

Environmental investigations using techniques and instrumentation representative of industry practice.  One lecture, two labs per week. (3 credits)

Application of geology and physics to study the interior of the earth and development of surface features.

Prerequisites: GO 110, or consent of instructor, MA 140, PH 120/020 or PH 230/030  (3 credits)

Origin, character and distribution of metallic ore deposits. Ore mineral identification by optical and microchemical techniques.  Two lectures, one lab per week.  Prerequisites: GO 225, GO 360

Corequisite: GO 345  (3 credits)

Detailed examination of magma physics and chemistry, and the role of igneous processes in crust and mantle evolution.  Prerequisite: GO 345 or consent of instructor.   (3 credits)

Application of techniques used for mapping, interpolation, and simulation of subsurface distribution of sedimentary rocks using surface and subsurface data. Two lectures, one lab per week.  Prerequisites: Go 335, MA 140, or consent of instructor.  (3 credits)

Principles of petroleum geology; origin, occurrence and exploration.  Two lectures, one lab per week.

Prerequisites: GO 335, GO 360  (3 credits)

 

GO 445

Geographic Information Systems

An introduction to the theory, methods, and applications of GIS for spatial data analysis.  Two lectures, one lab per week.  Prerequisites: CS 180, GO 340, MA 223 or SO 242  (3 credits)

 

GO 446

Advanced Geoprocessing

Application of higher-order digital processing techniques for the analysis of remotely sensed imagery, and manipulation and interpretation of spatial data using more sophisticated GIS methods.  Two lectures, one 2-hour lab per week.  Prerequisites: GO 340, GO 445 or consent of instructor.  (3 credits)

Description of clay minerals common in geologic deposits and soil. Identification of clay minerals using x-ray diffraction, differential thermal analysis, and chemical analysis.  Prerequisites:  CH186, GO225, or consent of instructor. (3 credits)

An introduction to the interrelationships between the environment and the occurrence, distribution, movement, and chemistry of water.  Emphasizing the influence of geologic processes and materials on surface water, groundwater, and fluid and contaminant transport through the vadose zone.  Two lectures, one lab per week.  Prerequisites: GO110; MA134; or consent of instructor.  (3 credits)

Lectures, laboratories, field trips, and seminars on topics in the geosciences not covered by the regular curriculum.  Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.  (1-3 credits)

Supervised individual study in a selected field of the geosciences.  Prerequisite: Consent of the department chairperson and supervising faculty member.   (1-3 credits)

A supervised learning and work experience which contributes to the individual student's major program of study and career objectives. Applicable to Geoscience and Geography majors. Arranged with supervising faculty member. May be taken more than once.  Prerequisites: 15 hours in major; 3.0 GPA  (1-3 credits)

Supervised individual research on a problem of interest to the student.  Prerequisties: Consent of the department chairperson and supervising faculty member.  (1-3 credits)

Research and professional presentations on an approved subject; the senior capstone course. Should be taken in the last year of study in the major.  Prerequisites: GO 295  (2 credits)

Classification of soils in terms of their physical, chemical, and mineralogical composition.  Interpretation of soils in terms of proper land use, with special attention to soil erosion.  Prerequisites: AO215 or GO110; CH181/001/081 or DH185/005/085. (3 credits)

Lectures, discussions, labs, field trips and assigned readings in various fields of geology. May be taken more than once. Topics vary.  Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. (1-3 credits)