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Programs:
Majors: Geology;
Earth Science
Minors: Geology; Earth
Space Science
Courses:
GEOL: Geology
Geoscientists study
the earth with primary attention to its history, materials, and
structure, and to the active processes that continue to change the
landscape. Geologists investigate environmental problems such as
geologic hazards involving flooding, earthquakes, and volcanic
eruptions, evaluate groundwater resources, discover new mineral and
petroleum deposits, study geochemical cycles associated with climate
and study the moon and planets.
The department offers three major options: 1) major in geology, 2)
major in earth science, and 3) major in earth space science
education. The major in earth space science education prepares
students for teaching at the middle and high school levels. The
major in geology provides students with classic geologic training
and involves a strong background in math and science and the
applications of these fields to geology. The major in earth science
provides students with a comprehensive overview of interacting earth
systems including lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere, as well
as understanding the evolution of earth’s physical and biological
systems through time. All three
majors prepare students for geological careers in industry,
environmental consulting and government agencies, and for graduate
study that leads to research, teaching, management, and many other
positions in industry, government, and education. Programs
Students will be guided by the
outline of baccalaureate Degrees, the
University Core
Curriculum, and the
concentration areas listed below.
| MAJOR IN GEOLOGY,
65-67 hours |
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Students are expected to
have completed GEOL 101 or a high school or college earth science
course with an approved geology lab and mathematics through MATHS
112 or the high school equivalent as approved by the primary
departmental advisor. |
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| PREFIX |
NO |
SHORT TITLE |
CR HRS |
| GEOL |
102 |
Earth Time |
3 |
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207 |
Envir Geol |
3 |
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220 |
Earth Mater |
3 |
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240 |
Geomorpholgy |
3 |
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290 |
Cmptr Geosci |
1 |
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308 |
Invert Paleo |
3 |
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310 |
Petrology |
4 |
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315 |
Structural |
4 |
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383 |
Field Camp |
6 |
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460 |
Hydrogeology |
3 |
| CHEM |
111 |
Gen Chem 1 |
4 |
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112 |
Gen Chem 2 |
4 |
| PHYCS |
110 |
Gen Phycs 1 |
4 |
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112 |
Gen Phycs 2 |
4 |
| 12 hours from |
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| GEOL |
409 |
Micropaleo (3) |
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410 |
Ig Met Pet (3) |
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412 |
Sed Petr (3) |
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416 |
Enginr Geol (3) |
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420 |
G P Ocean (3) |
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425 |
Geophysics (3) |
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435 |
Stratigraphy (3) |
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445 |
Fractals Sci (3) |
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470 |
Geochemistry (3) |
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471 |
Volc Hazards (3) |
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475 |
Glacial Geol (3) |
12 |
| 4-6 hours from |
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| MATHS |
165 |
Calculus 1 (4) |
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or |
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161 |
Appl Calc 1 (3) |
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and |
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| 4-6 hours from |
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| MATHS |
162 |
Appl Calc 2 (3) |
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181 |
El Prob Stat (3) |
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| CS |
120 |
Comp Sci 1 (4) |
4-6 |
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65-67 hrs |
| Skills in a modern foreign
language are encouraged. Recommended minors include biology, chemistry, physics, computer
science, economics, geography, mathematics, and natural resources. |
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MAJOR
IN EARTH SCIENCE, 61 hours
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| Students
are expected to have completed GEOL 101 or a high school or
college earth science course with an approved geology lab and
mathematics through MATHS 112 or their high school equivalent as
approved by the primary departmental advisor. |
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| PREFIX |
NO |
SHORT TITLE |
CR HRS |
| GEOL |
102 |
Earth Time |
3 |
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207 |
Envir Geol |
3 |
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220 |
Earth Mater |
3 |
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240 |
Geomorpholgy |
3 |
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290 |
Cmptr Geosci |
1 |
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308 |
Invert Paleo |
3 |
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310 |
Petrology |
4 |
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315 |
Structural |
4 |
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383 |
Field Camp |
6 |
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420 |
G P Ocean |
3 |
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460 |
Hydrogeology |
3 |
| GEOG |
230 |
Elem Meteor |
3 |
| NREM |
221 |
Soil Resourc |
3 |
| CHEM |
111 |
Gen Chem 1 |
4 |
| 9-12 hours from |
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| GEOL |
409 |
Micropaleo (3) |
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410 |
Ig Met Pet (3) |
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412 |
Sed Petr (3) |
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416 |
Enginr Geol (3) |
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425 |
Geophysics (3) |
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435 |
Stratigraphy (3) |
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445 |
Fractals Sci (3) |
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470 |
Geochemistry (3) |
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471 |
Volc Hazards (3) |
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475 |
Glacial Geol (3) |
9-12 |
| 3-6 hours
from |
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| GEOG |
265 |
Intro G I S (3) |
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331 |
Glob Climate (3) |
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342 |
Intr Rem Sen (3) |
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| NREM |
324 |
Soil Classif (3) |
3-6 |
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61 hrs |
| Recommended: CS 120 and one year of
college chemistry or physics or both. |
| Recommended majors and minors
include anthropology, biology, business administration, chemistry, economics,
modern languages and classics, geography,
mathematics, natural resources, and physics.
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| MINOR
IN GEOLOGY, 18 hours |
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| PREFIX |
NO |
SHORT TITLE |
CR HRS |
| GEOL |
101 |
Planet Earth |
3 |
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102 |
Earth Time |
3 |
| 12 hours from
elective sequence approved by a geology faculty advisor (GEOL 206 not included) |
12 |
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18 hrs |
| Specific elective sequences are
recommended for particular majors such as various business, environmental planning, and
science disciplines. |
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| MINOR
IN EARTH SPACE SCIENCE, 24 hours
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| PREFIX |
NO |
SHORT TITLE |
CR HRS |
| GEOG |
101 |
Erth Sea Sky (3) |
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or |
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| GEOL |
101 |
Planet Earth (3) |
3 |
| GEOG |
230 |
Elem Meteor |
3 |
| GEOL |
102 |
Earth Time |
3 |
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240 |
Geomorpholgy |
3 |
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420 |
G P Ocean |
3 |
| 9 hours from |
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| GEOG |
331 |
Glob Climate (3) |
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| GEOL |
207 |
Envir Geol (3) |
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220 |
Earth Mater (3) |
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308 |
Invert Paleo (3) |
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310 |
Petrology (4) |
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383 |
Field Camp (6) |
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| ASTRO |
120 |
Star Systems (3) |
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382 |
Plantrm Oper (3) |
9 |
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24 hrs |
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COURSES:
GEOLOGY (GEOL)
101 Planet Earth’s Geological Environment. (3)
Introductory
study of the materials, structure, and surface features of the earth;
the processes responsible for their development; geologic hazards; and
the application of geologic knowledge to mankind’s environmental and
resource problems. Local area field trip. Regularly scheduled
laboratory.
102 Earth, Life, and Time. (3)
Introduction to the physical history of the earth in relation to the development of
life throughout geologic time. Regularly scheduled laboratory.
Prerequisite: GEOL 101 or GEOG 101 or the high school equivalent or permission of the
department chairperson.
105 Laboratory in Physical Geology.
(1)
Practical study of minerals, rock, planemetric and topographic maps,
fold and fault structures, geological maps, climate change, earthquakes,
flooding, sustainability; local field trip.
An introductory high school or college earth science course,
taught with GEOL 101L. Prerequisite:
an introductory high school or college earth science course;
permission of the department chairperson.
Not open to students who have credit in GEOL 101.
Open only to geology and earth science students that had an
introductory earth science course without a lab similar to GEOL 101.
110 Age of the Dinosaurs. (3)
Discussion of the dinosaurs, their classification, their relationship to the environment,
their geographic distribution, and their geologic record. Special emphasis on new theories
about dinosaur ecology, behavior, and extinction.
206 Oceans and Nations.
(3)
Worldwide human interactions with the oceans and international conflicts of interest
related to the marine environment. Introduction to oceanography, marine law, resource
conflicts, pollution, cooperation for research and hazard response, and other topics.
Credit does not count toward the Geology minor.
Open only to sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
207 Environmental Geology -
Geological/Geochemical Cycles. (3)
Explores the geochemical cycling in the interior of the Earth and
its effects on surface processes, the cycling of components crucial for
humans and life in general such as water, carbon, and nitrogen, and the
geologic cycling of hazardous chemicals such as heavy metals. Regularly
scheduled laboratory.
Prerequisite: GEOL 101; CHEM 111; or high school equivalents, or
permission of the department chairperson.
220 Earth Materials. (3)
Principles of crystallography and mineralogy and the relationships of minerals to the
composition and types of rocks of the earth's crust. Laboratory work concerned with
crystallographic operations and the identification of minerals by physical and chemical
properties. Regularly scheduled laboratory.
Prerequisite: GEOL 101; an introductory chemistry course or the high school equivalent or
permission of the department chairperson.
240 Geomorphology. (3)
Study of landforms and their evolution. Local area field trips. Regularly scheduled
laboratory.
Prerequisite: GEOL 101 or the high school equivalent or permission of the department
chairperson.
290 Computer Applications in the
Geosciences. (1)
Survey of the various computer applications in the geosciences. Designed
to supplement existing geoscience and computer science courses by
providing opportunity to gain experience in working with software
programs in various geoscience data-collecting, calculation, and graphic
display applications.
A total of 3 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 1 in any
one semester or term.
299X Experimental/Developmental Topics. (3-9)
Immersion
or experiential topics relevant to the discipline. Section titles will
be announced before each semester.
A total of 9 hours of credit may be
earned, but no more than 6 in any one semester or term.
302 Global Positioning System Techniques. (1)
Global Positioning System (GPS) surveying and mapping techniques. Overview of satellite
and system technology, examination of various GPS units available for applications,
techniques using units individually or in combination for mapping and navigation,
differential GPS methods, use in computer-generated maps.
Prerequisite: permission of the department chairperson.
A total of 3 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 1 in any one semester or
term.
308 Invertebrate Paleontology. (3)
Principles of paleontology as revealed by invertebrate fossils. Fossilization, morphology,
evolution, and life association of the important invertebrate phyla (Coelenterata,
Bryozoa, Brachiopoda, Mollusca, Arthropoda, and Echinodermata). Local area field trip.
Regularly scheduled laboratory.
Prerequisite: GEOL 102 or permission of the department chairperson.
310 Petrology. (4)
Designed for middle-level undergraduate geology majors. Incorporates
information on recent advances in our understanding of igneous,
sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Provides an overview of the field of
petrology and a solid foundation for more advanced studies.
Prerequisite: GEOL 220 or permission of the department
chairperson.
315 Structural Geology, Tectonics and
Basic Field Methods. (4)
Designed to give middle- and upper-level students an introduction to
rock-deformation theory, structural geology, and tectonics. Looks at
microscopic to macroscopic deformation of rock in the Earth’s
lithosphere and basic field mapping techniques. Associated field trips. Prerequisite:
GEOL 102, 220; MATHS 112 or equivalent, or permission of the department
chairperson.
369 Professional Experience. (1-4)
Paid professional work and learning experience arranged during one or more semesters or
summers. Eligible students will be placed in an approved agency or private business.
Assignments, including activity log, self-analysis, and summary report, are supervised by
the department.
Prerequisite: permission of the department chairperson and the coordinator of internships.
A total of 4 hours of credit may be earned.
383 Geology Field Camp. (6)
An immersion experience applying
field techniques to the resolution of geologic problems. Group and
individual projects include accumulation and interpretation of field
observations and preparation of geologic maps, cross sections, and stratigraphic sections to answer geologic questions. Five-week summer
course in the Rocky Mountains.
Prerequisite: GEOL 102, 220, 240, 290,
315; or permission of the department chairperson.
409 Micropaleontology.
(3)
Morphology, classification, preparation techniques, and evolution of paleontologically
significant microfossil groups and their biostratigraphic and paleoecologic significance.
Emphasizes foraminifera, conodonts, and ostracodes. Regularly scheduled laboratory.
Prerequisite: GEOL 308 or permission of the department chairperson.
410 Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology.
(3)
Igneous and metamorphic petrology is an introduction to the
processes responsible for, and the rocks and minerals associated with,
the formation of both igneous and metamorphic rocks. Looks at the
microscopic to macroscopic features associated with these processes.
Laboratory section required.
Prerequisite: GEOL 220, 310 or permission of the department
chairperson.
412 Sedimentary Petrology. (3)
A petrographic approach to the classification and genetic
interpretation of sedimentary rocks. Terrigenous sandstones and
carbonate rocks will be emphasized with lesser stress on mud rocks and
non-carbonate chemical rocks.
Prerequisite: GEOL 102, 220, 310 or permission of the
department chairperson.
416 Engineering Geology of Hazards and the
Environment. (3)
Emphasis on applications to hazard and environmental problems.
Engineering properties and mechanics of rocks and soil; geologic
materials in construction; erosion, mass wasting, subsidence;
flooding, shoreline, seismic, volcanic, and other natural hazards.
Dams, tunnels, mines, shoreline structures, and other special
construction problems; groundwater engineering problems; applied
geophysics for subsurface exploration.
Prerequisite: an introductory
course such as GEOL 101, 207, 240, NREM 211 or EMHS 252, and MATHS
108, or permission of the department chairperson.
Not open to
students who have credit in GEOL 516.
420 Geological and Physical Oceanography. (3)
Description of geological and physical characteristics of the oceans, marine processes,
and related topics.
Prerequisite: GEOL 102 and CHEM 111 or permission of the department
chairperson.
425 Geophysics. (3)
An introduction to refraction and reflection seismology; magnetic, electrical,
gravity, radioactivity, and geothermal methods. Emphasizes geophysical methods applied to
such problems as energy resources, mineral and groundwater exploration, site evaluation,
and pollution detection. Includes laboratory exercises and field investigations.
Prerequisite: GEOL 101, 102, or permission of the department chairperson.
435 Stratigraphy and Subsurface Methods.
(3)
Principles and practices of lithostratigraphy, biostratigraphy, and
sequence stratigraphy. Use of surface and subsurface stratigraphic
data in the reconstruction of depositional environments and
sedimentary basins. Prerequisite: GEOL 102, 220, 310 or
permission of the department
chairperson.
445 Fractals in the Natural Sciences. (3)
Fractal geometric models and data analysis methods of practical
use in the sciences. Application
examples drawn from geosciences and other natural science fields. Divider, box, size-number, variogram, and rescaled range methods,
along with other techniques. Discussion
of chaos and self-organized criticality as possible sources of fractals
in nature.
Prerequisite: MATHS 108.
450 Geology of Indiana. (3)
Rocks, structure, fossils, landforms, economic resources, and geologic history of Indiana.
Field-trip oriented with collection of rock, mineral, and fossil specimens.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or
term.
460 Hydrogeology. (3)
Occurrence and movement of surface water and
groundwater, with special reference to the effect of the geologic environment.
Prerequisite: GEOL 102 or 207 or 240 or NREM 211; MATHS 108; or permission of the
department chairperson.
470 Groundwater Geochemistry. (3)
Introduces the processes controlling the composition of natural waters; streams, lakes,
oceans, and near-surface groundwaters. Focuses on the effects of human activities,
biological systems, and inorganic geochemistry processes on water chemistry.
Prerequisite: GEOL 101; CHEM 111, 112; or permission of the department chairperson.
471 Volcanology and Volcanic Hazards.
(3)
Designed to give middle and upper level students a working knowledge
of the causes and effects of the various types of volcanism ranging from
quiescent Hawaiian-style volcanoes to the explosive SW Pacific
volcanoes. In addition, looks at volcanic prediction, monitoring, and
hazard response programs.
Prerequisite: GEOL 102 or permission of the department
chairperson.
475 Glacial Geology. (3)
In-depth study of the physical nature of glaciers, their deposits, and the erosional and
depositional landforms they create. Introduction to glacial history of the north-central
United States. Term paper required.
Prerequisite: GEOL 240; PHYCS 110 or 120; or permission of the instructor.
480 Special Studies and Field Problems. (1-3)
Selected detailed geologic problems under the guidance of a qualified instructor.
Prerequisite: permission of the department chairperson.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or
term.
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