GEOLOGY (GLY) GLY 1080. The History of Life/(4).F. A survey of four billion years of life on Earth, emphasizing major events, trends and innovations. This course uses the fossil record to focus on the relationships between organic evolution and global change. Topics include geologic time, plate tectonics, nature of the fossil record, origin of life, mass extinctions, development of marine animals and their ecosystems, invasion of the land, dinosaur classification and behavior, the age of mammals, and hominid evolution. Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours. (NUMERICAL DATA; CROSS-DISCIPLINARY) (CORE: NATURAL SCIENCES) (ND Prerequisite: Passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010.) GLY 1090. Introduction to Earth Systems/(4).S. An introduction to global change issues from a geologic, Earth systems science perspective. This course provides an introduction to thinking about Earth systems and stresses the interconnectedness and interaction between various Earth systems (lithosphere, atmosphere, biosphere, cyrosphere, hydrosphere) and the various scales of global change. Discussion topics include: long-term climate evolution, recycling of Earth materials, biodiversity changes through geologic time, causes and effects of ice ages, causes of short-term climate change (e.g., volcanic eruptions, monsoons, El-Nino/Southern Oscillation), and modern global change issues (e.g., global warming, ozone depletion, natural resource depletion). Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours. (NUMERICAL DATA; CROSS-DISCIPLINARY) (CORE: NATURAL SCIENCES) (ND Prerequisite: Passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010.) GLY 1101. Introduction to Physical Geology/(4).F;S. Introduction to the composition, origin, and modification of Earth materials through the study of the Earth's interacting dynamic systems; study and application of the scientific method with reference to the principles of geology as demonstrated through use of case histories and laboratory material. This course plus either GLY 1102 or GLY 1103 or GLY 1511 will fulfill the Core Curriculum natural science requirement. Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours. (NUMERICAL DATA) (CORE: NATURAL SCIENCES) (ND Prerequisite: Passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010.) GLY 1102. Introduction to Historical Geology/(4).S. A study of the historical and biological aspects of the science of Geology -- tectonic models for understanding earth structure and lithospheric history, the physical and paleontological bases for understanding geologic time and dating rocks, biological principles relating to the evolution of organisms revealed in the fossil record, facts and theories of biological evolution, survey of the evolution of organisms through time, the geologic history of North America, and discussion of the scientific aspects of the scientific-religious controversy of Evolution vs. Creationism. Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours. Prerequisite: GLY 1101 (or 1510). (NUMERICAL DATA; CROSS-DISCIPLINARY) (CORE: NATURAL SCIENCES) (ND Prerequisite: Passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010.) GLY 1103. Introduction to Environmental and Applied Geology/(4).S. A survey of the chemical and physical processes that change the Earth's crust and surface creating geologic hazards and environmental problems for people; human purturbations of the environment that directly and indirectly affect geological change and human life, such as mining, waste disposal, and agricultural practices; and the principles of origin, distribution, availability, environmental consequences of use, and exploration of the Earth's mineral and water resources. Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours. Prerequisite: GLY 1101 (or 1510) or consent of instructor. (NUMERICAL DATA) (CORE: NATURAL SCIENCES) (ND Prerequisite: Passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010.) GLY 1510. Geological Science Honors- Physical/(4).On Demand. The origin, composition, and modification of the Earth and Earth materials through geologic time. Physical and chemical principles are used to evaluate Earth processes. This course plus GLY 1511 will fulfill the one year general education natural science requirement. Prerequisite: MAT 1020 or high school equivalent. Enrollment by invitation of the department or by application. Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours. (NUMERICAL DATA; WRITING) (CORE: NATURAL SCIENCES) (ND Prerequisite: Passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010.) GLY 1511. Geological Science Honors- Historical/(4).On Demand. Geochronology, based on biological and physical principles, and the biological principle of evolution and genetics are used in conjunction with geologic principles to evaluate Earth history and the history of life. Prerequisite: GLY 1510. Enrollment by invitation of the department or by application. Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours. (NUMERICAL DATA; WRITING) (CORE: NATURAL SCIENCES) (ND Prerequisite: Passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010.) GLY 2215. Earth Materials/(4).F. Earth Materials is designed to introduce the student to both the basic materials that constitute the bulk of the solid earth and the origins of these materials. Topics to be covered include minerals and their properties; mineral identification and classification; ore minerals and their origins; rock identification and classification; the formation of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks; and weathering and soil formation as they relate to the origins of sedimentary rocks. A brief discussion of the role of fluids in some earth material processes will be included. Prerequisite: GLY 1101 or 1090. Lecture three hours; laboratory three hours. GLY 2500. Independent Study/(1-4).F;S. GLY 2735. Preparation of Geologic Reports/(3).S. This course provides instruction in various aspects of data collection and analysis, and the preparation and presentation of oral and written geologic reports. Data collection and mapping in the field is a major component of the course and vigorous hiking is required. Prerequisites: GLY 1101 (or 1510), GLY 1102 (or 1511); and GLY 2215. Open only to Geology majors and minors. Lecture two hours; laboratory three hours. (WRITING; SPEAKING; COMPUTER) GLY 3150. Principles of Structural Geology and Tectonics/(3).F. The nature, classification, genesis, and quantification of microscopic and mesoscopic geologic structures, plus the history and fundamentals of tectonic theory, are the subjects of this course. Prerequisites: GLY 2215 and 2735. Lecture two hours; laboratory three hours. (NUMERICAL DATA; COMPUTER) (ND Prerequisite: Passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010.) GLY 3215. Introduction to Crystal Chemistry and Optical Mineralogy/(3).F. The course focuses on (1) fundamentals of crystal chemistry as applied to minerals, and (2) theory and use of the transmitted light polarizing microscope in the identification and characterization of minerals. Prerequisites: GLY 2215 or consent of the instructor. Lecture two hours; laboratory three hours. (NUMERICAL DATA) (ND Prerequisite: Passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010.) GLY 3333. Geomorphology/(3).F. This course includes a study of the nature of landforms. Qualitative and quantitative aspects of landform analysis in the field and laboratory using maps and aerial photographs are introduced. Prerequisites: at least six hours of geology courses or consent of instructor. Lecture two hours, laboratory three hours. (WRITING; NUMERICAL DATA) (ND Prerequisite: Passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010.) GLY 3480. Introduction to Oceanography/(3).F. A study of physical, chemical, biological, and geological oceanography and their interrelationships. Lecture three hours. Prerequisites: a one year sequence in natural science, e.g., BIO 1101-1102, GLY 1080-1090, GLY 1101-1102, PHY 1103-1104, or GSP 1010-GSC 1020-GSG 1030-GSB 1040. (WRITING; NUMERICAL DATA) (ND Prerequisite: Passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010.) GLY 3500. Independent Study/(1-4).F;S. GLY 3520. Instructional Assistance/(1).F;S. A supervised experience in the instructional process on the university level through direct participation in a classroom situation. Grading will be on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. May be repeated for a total credit of three semester hours. (SPEAKING) GLY 3530-3549. Selected Topics/(1-4).On Demand. GLY 3703. Issues in Environmental Geology/(3).S. An in-depth study of critical issues in environmental geology on a regional and global scale. Topics to be covered include: natural hazards, water, mineral and energy resources, and related waste disposal problems under pressures of increasing human population and changing climate. This course will make use of case studies to illustrate specific examples. Lecture three hours. Prerequisite: one year sequence in natural science, e.g., BIO 1101-1102; GLY 1101-1102; PHY 1103-1104; CHE 1101, 1110 and 1102, 1120; or GSP 1010-GSC 1020-GSG 1030-GSB 1040. GLY 3715. Petrology and Petrography/(3).S. This course includes a study of the microscopic, mesoscopic, and macroscopic features; the mineralogy, and the chemistry of rocks; and the study of petrogenetic theory. Prerequisites: CHE 1101 and 1110; GLY 2215, 2735, and 3215. Lecture two hours; laboratory three hours. (WRITING) GLY 3800. Introduction to Stratigraphy and Sedimentology/(3).S. Properties, classification, and depositional models of sedimentary rocks. Principles of collection and interpretation of stratigraphic data; emphasis on field relationships. Prerequisites: GLY 1102 and 2215. Lecture two hours, laboratory three hours. GLY 4024. Paleontology and Historical Geology/(4).F. Morphology, phylogeny, temporal distribution, and paleoecology of fossils, with emphasis on invertebrates; interaction of tectonics, sedimentary regimes, and organic evolution in the history of the Earth. Prerequisites: GLY 1102 or 1080, and GLY 3800. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. (NUMERICAL DATA; WRITING; CROSS-DISCIPLINARY) (ND Prerequisite: Passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010.) GLY 4210. Geology Seminar/(1).S. Presentation and discussion of current topics, with emphasis on student projects, petrology, and surficial processes. Prerequisite: senior standing geology major. GLY 4501. Senior Research/(1).F. Initiation of a laboratory or field research project under supervision of a geology faculty member. At least one semester prior to the start of the research project, the student must formally confer with a thesis advisor, submit and have approved a formal research proposal. Prerequisite: open only to senior geology majors with a minimum GPA of 3.25 in geology courses. GLY 4510. Senior Honors Thesis/(3).S. Work, under supervision of a geology faculty member, on the project begun in GLY 4501. An oral report on the project will be presented in the spring geology seminar. Minimum of 5 hours laboratory or field work per week. A written thesis will be presented to the department. A student who completes the thesis with a grade of B or better and who graduates with a GPA of 3.5 in geology courses will be graduated with "honors" in geology; with a grade of A and a geology GPA of at least 3.7, the student will be graduated with "highest honors" in geology. Prerequisite: GLY 4501; senior geology majors with minimum of 3.25 GPA in geology courses. (WRITING) GLY 4620. Hydrogeology/(4).S.Even-numbered years. The occurrence of groundwater resources; factors governing groundwater movement through aquifers; and an analysis of techniques for measuring a water resource are the focus of this course. Groundwater contamination and remediation methods will be introduced. Prerequisites: at least junior standing and a minimum of six semester hours of geology courses above the 1000 level or permission of instructor. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. (NUMERICAL DATA) [Dual-listed with GLY 5620.] (ND Prerequisite: Passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010.) GLY 4703. Advanced Environmental and Engineering Geology/(4).S. Field and laboratory analysis of problems arising from interactions between humans and Earth and application of geologic knowledge to the mitigation of these problems. Prerequisites: GLY 1103, 2215, and 3150. Lecture two hours; field practicum six hours. [Dual-listed with GLY 5703.] GLY 4835. Summer Field Geology/(6).SS. An intensive five to six week practicum in making geologic maps, measuring sections, and using other field techniques. Prerequisites: GLY 3150, 3715, and 3800. [Dual-listed with GLY 5835.]