- GEOL 120 Exploring Earth: Physical Geology - (3 credits)
Develops scientific understanding through introduction to earth processes, materials, resources, and hazards.
(AUCC 3A). F, S, SS. Credit allowed for only one of the following: G CC 130, G CC 140, G 150, G CC 120, G CC 122, G CC 124.
- GEOL 121 Introductory Geology Laboratory - (1 credit)
Laboratory applications of introductory geology.
(AUCC 3A). F, S, SS. Prerequisite: G CC 120 or G CC 122 or G CC 124 or concurrent registration in G CC 120 or G CC 122 or G CC 124. Credit allowed for only one of the following: G CC 140, G 150, G CC 121.
- GEOL 122 Geology of Our Environment - (3 credits)
Develops scientific understanding through introduction to geological processes, natural hazards, earth resources, and their impacts on society.
(AUCC 3A). F, S, SS. Credit allowed for only one of the following: G CC 130, G CC 140, G 150, G CC 120, GCC 122, G CC 124.
- GEOL 124 Geology of Natural Resources - (3 credits)
Develops scientific understanding through introduction to the origin, use, and environmental impact of geological resources extracted from the Earth. Earth materials, structures, and surface processes. Geologic analysis using field data, topographic and geologic maps, and aerial photos.
F. Credit allowed for only one of the following: G CC 130, G CC 140, G 1.
- GEOL 154 Historical and Analytical Geology - (4 credits)
Physical and biological history of Earth with introduction to laboratory, computer, and field techniques. S. Prerequisite: G CC 120 or G CC 122 or G 150.
- GEOL 150 Physical Geology for Scientists and Engineers - (4 credits)
Earth Materials, structures, and surface processes. Geologic analysis using field data,topographic and geologic maps, and aerial photos. F. Credit allowed for only one of the following: G CC 120, G CC 122, G CC 124, G CC 130, G CC 140, G150.
- GEOL 232 Mineralogy - (3 credits)
Crystal structures, crystal chemistry, rock-forming and economically important minerals, crystal growth and defects, physical properties of minerals.
F. Prerequisite: G CC 1420 or G 150; C CC 111, M CC 124 or concurrent registration; concurrent registration in G 332; or written consent of instructor.
- GEOL 332 Optical Mineralogy - (2 credits)
Fundamental light optics in crystalline substances; optical indicatrix; isotropic, uniaxial, and biaxial substances; common minerals in thin section.
F. Prerequisite: G 232 or concurrent registration, or written consent of instructor.
- GEOL 344 Stratigraphy and Sedimentology - (4 credits)
Description, genesis, correlation and age of sediments, sedimentary rocks and layered rock sequences.
F. Prerequisite: G 154.
- G 364 Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology - (4 credits)
Identification, classification, geochemistry, petrogenesis of igneous and metamorphic rocks; textural interpretation of hand samples and thin sections.
S. Prerequisite: G 232.
- GEOL 366 Sedimentary Petrology and Geochemistry - (4 credits)
Composition, identification, and classification of sedimentary rocks; geochemical processes affecting sedimentary rocks and surficial deposits.
F. Prerequisite: C 113, G 154, G 364
- GEOL 372 Structural Geology - (4 credits)
Stress and strain in rocks, geometry of deformed rocks, and tectonic principles.
S. Prerequisite: G 154, M CC 125, concurrent registration in PHCC 141.
- GEOL 376 Geologic Field Methods - (3 credits)
Scientific, surveying, and mapping methods used in geologic field studies; proposal, map, and report preparation.
S. Prerequisite: G 344; G 372 or concurrent registration.
- GEOL 384 Supervised College Teaching - (variable credits 1-5)
Instruction and practice in laboratory instruction in lower-division departmental courses.
F, S, SS. Prerequisite: Written consent of instructor.
- GEOL 436 Geology Summer Field Course - (6 credits)
Geologic mapping, measuring sections, interpreting geologic history in Colorado. Required comprehensive reports, geologic maps, and cross sections.
SS. Prerequisite: G 364, G 376.
- GEOL 442 Applied Geophysics - (4 credits)
Geophysical exploration methods emphasizing hydrocarbon and mineral exploration, hydrogeology, and engineering applications.
F. Prerequisite: M CC 161, PHCC 142, and G 372 or written consent of instructor.
- GEOL 446 Environmental Geology - (3 credits)
Geology applied to environmental problems.
S. Prerequisite: G 454 or concurrent registration.
- GEOL 447 Mineral Deposits -(3 credits)
Occurrence, origin, and exploration of economic metallic mineral deposits.
F. Prerequisite: G 366, G 372 or written consent of instructor
- GEOL 452 Hydrogeology - (4 credits)
Interaction of water and geologic materials; surface and groundwater; quantitative analysis and geologic effects on quality and flow of groundwater.
F. Prerequisite: G CC 1420 or G 150 or GR 210; PHCC 141; M CC 161 or M CC 255 or written consent of instructor.
- GEOL 454 Geomorphology - (4 credits)
Origin of landforms; morphology and processes.
S. Prerequisite: G CC 1420 or G 150 or GR 210; M CC 155 or M CC 160
- GEOL 492 Var. Seminar
- GEOL 494A-H Var. Independent Study
A) Environmental-engineering geology. B) Geomorphology. C) Mineralogy-petrology. E) Paleontology-stratigraphy.
F) Sedimentology. G) Structural geology. H) Oceanography.
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Graduate Courses
- GEOL 530 Advanced Petrology - (3 credits)
Igneous and metamorphic processes and products explored through thermodynamics, phase equilibria, and textural analysis.
S. Prerequisite: G 364.
- GEOL 546 Sedimentary Basin Analysis - (4 credits)
Sedimentologic data base, correlation, mapping, facies models, classification, and evolution of sedimentary basins. Applications to petroleum exploration.
S. Prerequisite: G 344 or written consent of instructor.
- GEOL 547 Mineral Deposits - (3 credits)
Tectonic setting and parameters in minerals exploration.
S. Prerequisite: G 447.
- G 552 Advanced Topics in Hydrogeology - (Var 2-3)
Current literature, new techniques, legislative and political developments in hydrogeology, and appropriate case histories.
S. Prerequisite: G 452 or written consent of instructor.
- GEOL 560 Clay Mineralogy - (3 credits)
Crystallography and chemistry of clay minerals. Applications to geology, engineering, and soil sciences, X-ray analysis of clays.
F. Prerequisite: G 364 or written consent of instructor.
- GEOL 562 Statistical Data Analysis in Earth Resources - (3 credits)
Statistical parameters, sequential data, map analysis, and multivariate data.
F. Prerequisite: ST 302, ST 304.
- GEOL 565 Petroleum Geochemistry and Geology - (3 credits)
Geochemistry and geology of hydrocarbon generation, migration, and accumulation. Applications to hydrocarbon exploration.
S. Prerequisite: G 366 and G 372 or written consent of instructor.
- GEOL 567 Sedimentary Geochemistry - (3 credits)
Geochemical processes affecting sedimentary rocks and other surficial materials.
S. Prerequisite: G 366.
- GEOL 570 Tectonics - (3 credits)
Evidence, environments, and consequences of tectonic theories.
S. Prerequisite: G 372, G 364.
- GEOL 575 Subsurface Geophysical Mapping - (4 credits)
Advanced techniques for creating subsurface geological maps based on seismic reflection and well log data.
S. Prerequisite: M CC 161, PHCC 142, G 344, and G 372 or written consent of instructor.
- GEOL 576 Exploration Seismology - (3 credits)
Seismic exploration methods, including theory, data acquisition, and data processing.
S. Prerequisite: M CC 161, PHCC 142, G 344, and G 372 or written consent of instructor.
- GEOL 601 Earth Resources Analysis - (2 credits)
Analytical techniques and their applications in the geology and watershed programs.
F. Prerequisite: G 372 or WR 416.
- GEOL 652 Fluvial Geomorphology - (3 credits)
Geomorphology of channels, slopes, and drainage systems.
F. Prerequisite: G CC 120.
- GEOL 672 Advanced Structural Geology - (3 credits)
Rheology, deformation mechanisms, structural associations, and advanced methods of structural analysis.
F. Prerequisite: G 436.
- GEOL 684 Supervised College Teaching - (Var 1-5)
F, S, SS. Prerequisite: Written consent of instructor.
- GEOL 692 Var. Seminar
- GEOL 695 Var. Independent Study
- GEOL 696 Var. Group Study
- GEOL 698 Var. Research
- GEOL 699 Var. Thesis
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