Geology Course Schedule
Course Descriptions
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Full Course Schedule
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Spring Semester 2021
GEOL
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A111
*Physical Geology
3 Credits
*Physical Geology
Introduction to physical geology, study of earth and its materials. Processes that operate on and within earth. Formation of common rocks and minerals, and basics of mineral and rock identification and classification. Registration Restrictions: MATH A055 or higher
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:31173 203 Sikorski, Janelle January 11 - May 1 50 View detailed information for CRN:31175 202 Sikorski, Janelle January 11 - May 1 0 -
A111L
*Physical Geology Lab
1 Credits
*Physical Geology Lab
Laboratory skills in physical geology. The identification and classification of minerals and rocks. The use and interpretation of maps and remote sensing techniques, and application of lab skills to interpret evidence of geologic processes. Includes a field trip led by the instructor.
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:31176 201 Zimmerman, Walter January 11 - May 1 16 View detailed information for CRN:31177 202 Zimmerman, Walter January 11 - May 1 10 View detailed information for CRN:31178 205 Sikorski, Janelle January 11 - May 1 0 View detailed information for CRN:36249 203 Zimmerman, Walter January 11 - May 1 14 -
A115
*Environmental Geology
3 Credits
*Environmental Geology
Introduces the study of applied environmental geology with a focus on geologic processes and linkages to how humans interact with the geologic environment. Includes both internal and external Earth processes and related topics such as climate change, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, coastal processes, and mineral and energy resources. Registration Restrictions: MATH A055 or higher
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:31180 201 Cahoon, Emily January 11 - May 1 32 -
A115L
*Environmental Geology Lab
1 Credits
*Environmental Geology Lab
Investigation of problems in environmental geology related to volcanic and earthquake hazards, surface and groundwater pollution, landslides, coastal processes, and waste disposal with emphasis on the local areas in Alaska. Several local field trips are included. Registration Restrictions: MATH A055 or higher
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:31181 201 Cahoon, Emily January 11 - May 1 10 -
A221
*Historical Geology
4 Credits
*Historical Geology
Introduces the history of the earth through geologic time, emphasizing North America. Includes major events in plate tectonics, evolution of life forms and interpretation of the rock record. Lab includes invertebrate fossil identification, geologic map interpretation, stratigraphic principles and field trip.
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CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:31182 201 - DIST WEB Sikorski, Janelle January 11 - May 1 4 View detailed information for CRN:31182 201 T 1:00PM - 3:45PM NSB 102 Sikorski, Janelle January 11 - May 1 4 View detailed information for CRN:31182 201 T 1:00PM - 3:45PM NSB 106 Sikorski, Janelle January 11 - May 1 4 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A310
Professional Practices in GEOL
3 Credits
Professional Practices in GEOL
Introduces workplace ethics, responsibilities, and expectations of geologists in a professional role. Practices research methods, writing, and presentation techniques in the geosciences. Includes research design, proposal writing, resume and job applications, scientific writing, critical review, and oral presentation techniques. Registration Restrictions: BS Geological Science majors only
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:31183 201 Klein, Eric January 11 - May 1 7 -
A315
Geologic Data Analysis
3 Credits
Geologic Data Analysis
Introduces different types of geological data and basic computational methods for visualization and analysis. Provides skills to understand the nature of geoscience datasets and perform quantitative interpretation to fully understand many subject areas in geosciences.
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:31184 201 Cahoon, Emily January 11 - May 1 17 -
A320
Volcanology
3 Credits
Volcanology
The description and classification of volcanoes, volcanic eruptions, and volcanic deposits. Includes the history of volcanic studies, myths, and legends. Emphasis on the dynamics of volcanic eruptions, pyroclastic rocks, lava flows, and volcanic hazard assessment.
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:36247 201 Cahoon, Emily January 11 - May 1 7 -
A321
Mineralogy
4 Credits
Mineralogy
Covers crystallography, including external form and internal order. Includes crystal chemistry, atomic structure, crystal structure, and compositional variation, nature and origin of physical properties of minerals. Mineral association, occurrence and paragenesis. Introduces x-ray crystallography and optical mineralogy. Laboratory includes determinative crystallography, optical mineralogy and systematic determinative mineralogy.
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CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:31185 201 - DIST WEB Cannatelli, Claudia January 11 - May 1 7 View detailed information for CRN:31185 201 TR 10:00AM - 12:45AM CPSB 213 Cannatelli, Claudia January 11 - May 1 7 View detailed information for CRN:31185 201 TR 10:00AM - 12:45AM CPSB 215 Cannatelli, Claudia January 11 - May 1 7 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A335
Structural Geology
4 Credits
Structural Geology
Covers fundamental concepts of rock deformation: description and formation of geologic structures; brittle and ductile deformation; characteristic structures in different tectonic environments; concepts of stress, strain and brittle failure mechanics; and salt tectonics. Laboratory includes analysis of structure contours, geologic maps and cross sections, stereonets, kinematic analysis, and the Mohr circle technique.
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CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:31186 201 - ARR ARR Buscher, Jamie January 11 - May 1 14 View detailed information for CRN:31186 201 MW 10:00AM - 12:45AM DIST WEB Buscher, Jamie January 11 - May 1 14 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A345
Hydrogeology
3 Credits
Hydrogeology
Comprehensively covers the fundamentals of hydrogeology, including physical and hydraulic properties of subsurface aquifers, Darcy's Law and the groundwater flow equation, hydraulic head, storage and effective stress, regional groundwater flow, aquifer hydraulics, and water well design and development. Special Note: Laboratory time will be used to enhance data analysis, mathematical and problem-solving skill sets.
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:36246 201 Klein, Eric January 11 - May 1 13 -
A361
*Earth Resources & Society
3 Credits
*Earth Resources & Society
A global-scale investigation of the state of water, energy and mineral resources and the linkages to society and the environment. Review of historical sources, uses and demands on water, energy and mineral resources and the connection to human population growth over time. Investigation of the scientific and social motivations for shifting how humans use water, energy and mineral resources. Registration Restrictions: Junior or higher standing and completion of Tier 1 GER courses.
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:36245 201 Munk, Lee January 11 - May 1 10 -
A480
Geologic Field Methods
3 Credits
Geologic Field Methods
Introduces principles and applications of basic geologic field methods including construction of bedrock geologic maps and cross-sections. Emphasizes field note taking, geologic mapping, stratigraphic section measurement and construction. Requires students to complete several field projects including written summary reports. Special Note: Students may be required to provide their own transportation to and from field sites.
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CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:31187 201 F 2:00PM - 7:00PM OFC CMPS Buscher, Jamie January 11 - May 9 9 View detailed information for CRN:31187 201 T 2:30PM - 3:45PM CPSB 215 Buscher, Jamie January 11 - May 9 9 View detailed information for CRN:31187 201 T 2:30PM - 3:45PM DIST WEB Buscher, Jamie January 11 - May 9 9 View detailed information for CRN:31187 201 UMTWRFS 8:00AM - 7:00PM OFC CMPS Buscher, Jamie January 11 - May 9 9 View detailed information for CRN:31187 201 US 8:00AM - 7:00PM OFC CMPS Buscher, Jamie January 11 - May 9 9 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A492
Geology Seminar
1 Credits
Geology Seminar
Lecture series with invited professional geologists, discussion of relevant professional papers and research. Topical nature of material. Special Note: May be repeated under different subtitles for a maximum of 3 credits.
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:36244 201 Cannatelli, Claudia January 11 - May 1 15 -
A498
Student Research
1 - 3 Credits
Student Research
Student research conducted on specific subjects in geology. Research topic to be approved and directed by a faculty member in the Department of Geological Sciences. Special Note: May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Registration Restrictions: Faculty permission.
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Traditional
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:31190 001 - ARR ARR Aschoff, Jennifer January 11 - May 1 1 View detailed information for CRN:31191 002 - ARR ARR Kattenhorn, Simon January 11 - May 1 0 View detailed information for CRN:31192 003 - ARR ARR Klein, Eric January 11 - May 1 1 View detailed information for CRN:31193 004 - ARR ARR Munk, Lee January 11 - May 1 1 View detailed information for CRN:31194 005 - ARR ARR , January 11 - May 1 1 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A499
Senior Thesis
3 Credits
Senior Thesis
Planning, preparation and completion of senior thesis for the BS in Geological Sciences. Special Note: May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Registration Restrictions: Senior standing and faculty permission.
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CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:31195 001 - ARR ARR Aschoff, Jennifer January 11 - May 1 1 View detailed information for CRN:31196 002 - ARR ARR Kattenhorn, Simon January 11 - May 1 1 View detailed information for CRN:31197 003 - ARR ARR Klein, Eric January 11 - May 1 1 View detailed information for CRN:31198 004 - ARR ARR Munk, Lee January 11 - May 1 1 View detailed information for CRN:31199 005 - ARR ARR , January 11 - May 1 1 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A688
Professional Project
3 Credits
Professional Project
Individualized professional project in an area of geological sciences as related to the profession. Project topic must be approved by the graduate committee. Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing or instructor permission.
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CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:31203 001 - ARR ARR Kattenhorn, Simon January 11 - May 1 2 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A698
Directed Research
1 - 6 Credits
Directed Research
Thesis-specific research for the Master of Science in Applied Geological Sciences. Research topic must be approved by thesis advisor. Special Note: May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits. Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing and permission of thesis advisor
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CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:31206 001 - ARR ARR Aschoff, Jennifer January 11 - May 1 1 View detailed information for CRN:31207 002 - ARR ARR Kattenhorn, Simon January 11 - May 1 0 View detailed information for CRN:31208 003 - ARR ARR Klein, Eric January 11 - May 1 1 View detailed information for CRN:31209 004 - ARR ARR Munk, Lee January 11 - May 1 0 View detailed information for CRN:31210 005 - ARR ARR , January 11 - May 1 1 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A699
Graduate Thesis
1 - 3 Credits
Graduate Thesis
Preparation and completion of thesis for the Master of Science in Applied Geological Sciences. Special Note: May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits. Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing and permission of graduate advisor required.
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CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:36240 004 - ARR ARR Munk, Lee January 11 - May 1 1 View detailed information for CRN:36241 003 - ARR ARR Klein, Eric January 11 - May 1 1 View detailed information for CRN:36242 002 - ARR ARR Kattenhorn, Simon January 11 - May 1 0 View detailed information for CRN:36243 001 - ARR ARR Aschoff, Jennifer January 11 - May 1 1 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.