USF 1995-96 Undergraduate Catalog - Pages 74 - 75 | Course Descriptions |
The Department of Geology offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree, and to a Master of Science degree. Geology is one of the broadest of all sciences because of its dependence on fundamentals of biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics as applied to the study of the earth. As a result, undergraduate students are expected to obtain a broad background in the other sciences as well as a concentration in geology.
The Bachelor of Science degree program has two tracks, the Geology Track and the Environmental Geology Track. Both provide the student with a broad foundation in the basics of the science. The Geology track is designed for the student interested in pursuing graduate studies, or employment in industry or government agencies. The Environmental Geology track is designed for the student interested in the growing fields of hydrogeology or environmental geology. The Bachelor of Arts program is designed primarily for the liberal arts student who has interest in the subject but is not preparing for a career in the field or for the pre-professional school student. A student who elects the B.A. program and decides to pursue the geology profession or attend graduate school will need at least physics and field geology in his/her program.
The graduate program in geology allows the student to pursue advanced studies in nearly all areas of geology. As a result of faculty interests and geographic location, several geologic subdisciplines are emphasized, including applied geophysics, carbonate geology, coastal geology, experimental mineral kinetics, geochemistry, hydrogeology, paleontology, and volcanology.
a. CHM 2041 (3), CHM 2045L (1), CHM 2046 (3), CHM 2046L (1)
b. One year of calculus (MAC 3233, 3234 or 3311, 3212, or 3281, 3282). STA 3023 may be substituted for one semester of calculus.
c. Two courses in biology or physics selected from: BSC 2010C (4), BOT 2010C (4), PHY 3053-3053L and PHY 3054-3054L (4)(4) or PHY 3048-3048L (4) and PHY 3049-3049L (4)
Requirements for the Major in Geology (B.S.):
a.The Geology track has a field geology requirement: A minimum six- week, six-hour field course, approved by the geology advisor.
b. The Environmental Geology track requires:GLY 4822 (4) and GLY 4700 (4) or GEO 4210 (4)
The student will choose, in consultation with his/her Geology adviser, such courses in the natural sciences that support his/her major interest in the field of geology. Courses in computer programming and additional mathematics are of particular value. Those students who anticipate continuing for a doctorate in graduate school are encouraged to take a foreign language, preferably French, German, or Russian.
All geology majors are strongly urged to take a course in technical writing.
All entering students anticipating a major in Geology are advised to enroll inCHM 2041, CHM 2045L, CHM 2046, CHM 2046L, GLY 2010, GLY 2010L, GLY 2100, and GLY 2100L in the freshman year and to seek curriculum counseling with a Geology advisor.
The purpose of the Honors Program is to provide a select group of undergraduate Geology majors an opportunity to undertake an intensive, individualized research experience. The culmination of the program is the completion and presentation of an honor's thesis. To apply, interested students should contact the Geology undergraduate advisor during the second semester of the student's junior year. Admission to the program requires a GPA of 3.5 in the major and an overall GPA of 3.2.
A minor in geology consists of 16 credit hours and must include GLY 2010, GLY 2010L and GLY 2100, GLY 2100L. Additional courses, approved by the geology advisor, are designed to complement the student's major program. Only those courses which are acceptable toward the major in geology may be used toward the minor.
Prospective elementary and secondary school teachers desiring to teach science should include basic courses in Geology and related sciences as part of their curriculum.
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GLY 2010 DYNAMIC EARTH: INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL GEOLOGY -NS (3)
Study of minerals, rocks, and processes of the earth's crust. Introduction to origin and classification of earth's materials and landforms.
GLY 2010L DYNAMIC EARTH LABORATORY (1)
PR: GLY 2010 or concurrent registration. Laboratory study of earth materials, landforms, geologic structures, topographic and geologic maps. Lec-lab-field trips. Required for Geology majors; open to non-majors.
GLY 2030 ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY -NS (3)
A first course in geology emphasizing environmental aspects of the earth's crust, such as earthquakes, depletion of the earth's resources, water supply problems, and geologic land use and planning. No credit for students with 2010. May substitute for 2010 for geology majors.
GLY 2040 ORIGINS: FROM THE BIG BANG TO THE ICE AGE -NS (3)
The history of the cosmos, origin of the universe, galaxies, the solar system, and earth, evolution of life, great extinctions including the dinosaurs, evolution of the primates, and the environmental future of the planet. (For both non-science and science majors.)
GLY 2050 SCIENCE, EARTH AND LIFE (3)
The nature, history and philosophy of science intended primarily for non-science majors. Consideration of science as a way of knowing through examples taken primarily from historical geology and biology (e.g., extinction of the dinosaurs, continental drift, evolution), but also from physics and astronomy. Consideration of the social relevance of science. Does not count toward geology major.
GLY 2100 HISTORY OF THE EARTH AND LIFE -NS (3)
PR: A course in geology. Study of the physical and biological history of the earth including evolution of the major groups of organisms, continental drift, and interpretation of ancient environments.
GLY 2100L EARTH HISTORY LABORATORY (1)
Laboratory study of the history of the earth and life. Required for Geology majors; open to non-majors.
GLY 2930 SELECTED TOPICS IN GEOLOGY (1-3)
Topical courses in geology of general interest. Does not count toward the geology major.
GLY 3200 MINERALOGY (4)
PR: GLY 2010, one year of chemistry, or CI. Principles of crystal chemistry, crystallography and mineralogy with emphasis on common rock-forming minerals. Lec.-lab.
GLY 3400C STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY (4)
PR: 12 hours of geology, MAC 2132 or equivalent or CI. Study of the origin and development of structural features of the earth's crust. Applications of principles of geology, physics, and mathematics to understanding relationships of strata and interpreting structural features. Study of regional tectonics and major structural provinces. Lec.-lab.
GLY 3610C INTRODUCTION TO INVERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY (4)
PR: GLY 2100. BSC 2010C or equivalent srongly encouraged as background. Lectures cover principles and applications of paleontology, including biostratigraphy, taphonomy, paleoecology, and micro- and macroevolutionary patterns and processes. Labs survey the invertebrate phyla comprising the bulk of the fossil record.
GLY 3850 GEOLOGY FOR ENGINEERS (3)
PR: Junior standing in College of Engineering or CI. An examination of geologic materials and processes designed for engineering students; classification and properties of earth materials, surface processes, site investigation techniques, applications of geology to the solution of engineering problems. (No credit toward the geology major, or for those with credit for GLY 2010.)
GLY 4310 PETROLOGY (4)
PR: GLY 3200, CI. The formation of igneous and metamorphic rocks in varying tectonic environments. Emphasis is placed on the identification of igneous and metamorphic rocks in hand specimens and thin sections. Lec.-lab.
GLY 4511 STRATIGRAPHY AND PETROLEUM GEOLOGY (4)
PR: GLY 4550. Emphasis on classical principles of litho- and biostratigraphy, basin analysis, geophysical well logging, origin and occurrence of petroleum. Exploration methods are emphasized. Lec.-lab.
GLY 4550 DEPOSITIONAL SYSTEMS (4)
PR: GLY 4552C. Study of modern sedimentary environments and their relationships to one another in order to understand environments preserved in the rock record. Physical, chemical, and biological aspects of terrestrial, transitional and marine sedimentary environments will be examined in light of their eventual preservation in the stratigraphic record.
GLY 4552C PETROLOGY OF SEDIMENTARY ROCKS (4)
PR: GLY 2010, GLY 3200, and one year of chemistry. A lecture and laboratory class that integrates knowledge of the lithosphere, atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and cyrosphere to study the sedimentary rock record. Examination of the rock record to solve problems in sedimentary geology.
GLY 4700 GEOMORPHOLOGY (4)
PR: Senior or advanced junior standing and CI. Origin, evolution and distribution of land forms and soils. Dynamics of the earth's surface. Lec.-lab-field trips.
GLY 4730 MARINE GEOLOGY (3)
PR: 12 hours of geology or CI. General survey of the geology of the ocean floor from beaches to ocean trenches including sediments, processes, tectonics and history.
GLY 4822 INTRODUCTION TO HYDROGEOLOGY (4)
PR: GLY 2010, advanced junior or senior standing, one year each physics and calculus or CI. Ground water flow systems, ground water geology, introduction to numerical and analytical models of ground water flow. Lec.-lab.-field trips.
GLY 4905 INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-3)
PR: CI. Specialized independent study determined by the student's needs and interests. May be repeated. (S/U only)
GLY 4915 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH (1-3)
PR: Senior or advanced junior standing and written permission of department prior to registration. Individual experimental investigations with faculty supervision. (S/U only)
GLY 4920 GEOLOGY COLLOQUIUM (1)
PR: Senior standing in Geology. Weekly topical lectures by faculty, graduate students and invited speakers. (S/U only)
GLY 4930 SELECTED TOPICS IN GEOLOGY (1-4)
Each topic is a course under the direction of a faculty member with the content depending on the interests of the students and faculty involved. All areas of geology included. Departmental permission required prior to registration.
GLY 4970 UNDERGRADUATE HONORS THESIS (3)
Open to seniors admitted to the Geology undergraduate honors program. Students will complete an independent research project under supervision of a faculty member, and present results in a senior thesis and a public presentation.
GLY 5246 GENERAL GEOCHEMISTRY (3)
PR: One year college chemistry, GLY 3200 or CI. Applications of basic chemical concepts are used to investigate and explain geological processes, the age and formation of the earth, and environmental conditions.
GLY 5285C ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES IN GEOLOGY (4)
PR: One year college chemistry, GLY 4310 or CI. Use and application of modern analytical methods including X-ray, atomic absorption, and other geochemical techniques. Interpretation and statistical analysis of data acquired. Lec.-lab.
GLY 5315C IGNEOUS AND METAMORPHIC PETROLOGY (4)
PR: GLY 4310. Systematic study of igneous and metamorphic rocks and complexes, including origin, composition, and classification. Use of the polarizing microscope for thin-section analysis will be emphasized, and other modern methods of study will be employed. Lec.-lab.
GLY 5475C PRINCIPLES OF APPLIED GEOPHYSICS (4)
PR: Senior standing, one year of college physics and calculus, or CI. Survey of modern exploration geophysics, including gravimetric, magnetic, electric, and seismic methods as applied to resource exploration and site investigations. Lec.-lab.-field trips.
GLY 5752 GEOLOGICAL FIELD EXCURSION (2)
Lectures and 2-3 week field excursion to study regional geology, structure and lithogenesis of geologically complex terrain. Mapping and outcrop description techniques are emphasized. Destination of trip varies. Trip requires camping and vigorous physical activity. Lec.-field trip.
GLY 5827C ADVANCED HYDROGEOLOGY (4)
PR: GLY 4822, MAC 3282 or MAC 3312 or CI. Flow systems, analytical and numerical solutions to ground water flow problems. Emphasis on the theoretical aspects of ground water flow systems and their interaction with the geologic framework. Lec.
GLY 5865 STATISTICAL MODELS IN GEOLOGY (3)
PR: STA 3023 or equivalent or CI. Application of statistical methods to geological problems. Emphasis on sampling plans, nature of geologic distributions, and application of analyses of variance to solving geological problems. Lec.
GLY 5932 SELECTED TOPICS IN GEOLOGY (1-4)
PR: Senior or advanced junior standing and CC. Each topic is a course in directed study under supervision of a faculty member. All areas of geology included. Departmental permission required prior to registration.
OCE 3001 INTRODUCTION TO OCEANOGRAPHY -NS (3)
Overview of biological, chemical, geological, and physical oceanography. May substitute for 2010 for geology majors. (Also listed under Marine Science.)
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