2004-2005 UNIVERSITY CATALOGUE

GEOL - Geology

102 Oceanography
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
GE-IID
Survey of the world oceans with emphasis on geologic processes. Also includes chemical, physical, and biological aspects of the sea. Investigates human interaction with the marine environment.

106 Earth Science
4 crs (2-4). F, Sp.
GE-IID; LS; SL-Optional/Half
Limited to ELED and SPED majors
Credit may be earned in only one of the following: GEOL 106
or GEOL 110 or GEOL 115
Special course fee required
Field trip(s) required
Introduction to basic earth science concepts. Includes study of earth interior and surface processes, earth materials, earth history, earth resources, atmospheric composition and processes, and aspects of the solar system.

110 Physical Geology
4 crs (3-2). F, Sp.
GE-IID; LS
Credit may be earned in only one of the following: GEOL 106
or GEOL 110 or GEOL 115
Special course fee required
Field trip(s) required
A study of earth structure, materials, processes, and history; includes discussion of plate tectonics, volcanism, weathering, glaciation, sedimentation, and metamorphism. The course emphasizes the methods of scientific investigation.

115 Environmental Geology
4 crs (3-2). F, Sp, Su.
GE-IID; LS
Credit may be earned in only one of the following: GEOL 106
or GEOL 110 or GEOL 115
Special course fee required
No credit if taken after previous courses GEOL 101 or 103. Field trip(s) required
Study of the physical environment. Emphasis on earth processes which affect humans such as rivers, erosion, groundwater, landslides, and earthquakes. Methods are examined for reducing or eliminating the harmful effects of human interaction with the geologic environment.

201 Geology of Our National Parks and Monuments
2 crs (2-0). F, Sp.
GE-IID
No credit toward majors or minors
A survey of geologic processes and phenomena as exemplified by features of our national parks and monuments. Designed to develop greater appreciation and understanding of natural phenomena.

291 Special Topics
1-3 crs.
Not for GE
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Geologic topics of current, special interest; includes field excursions.

301 Earth Resources
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: GEOL 106 or 110 or 115 or GEOG 101 or 104
GE-IID
Field trip(s) required
Origin, distribution, use, misuse, and conservation of minerals, water, soil, and fuels. Alternative resources and life-styles for the future are evaluated.

303 Rocky Mountain Field Studies
3 crs (1-4). Su.
P: Previous course in GEOL
GE-IID
Special course fee required
Instructor approval required
Field study of geologic features and processes in the Rocky Mountains. One week lecture and laboratory on UW-Eau Claire campus, ten days in the field on Rocky Mountains. Camping equipment and extensive field work (hiking) is required.

308 Water Resources
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
P: GEOL 106 or 110 or 115; or GEOG 101 or 104 or 178
or 185
GE-IID
Field trip(s) required
Origin, nature, distribution, movement, exploitation, and conservation of surface and subsurface waters; problems associated with development of water resources in Wisconsin and the U.S.

312 Mineralogy and Petrology I
5 crs (3-4). F.
P: GEOL 106 or 110 or 115; CHEM 101 or 115
Not for GE
Special course fee required
Field trip(s) required
Study of minerals and rocks with an emphasis on common rocks in field settings, hand sample identification, and description of common rocks and minerals. Origin of rocks and minerals and interpretation of processes is stressed.

313 Mineralogy and Petrology II
4 crs (2-4). Sp.
P: GEOL 312
Not for GE
Study of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks and minerals with an emphasis on laboratory and petrographic analysis.

315 /515 Physical Hydrogeology
4 crs (3-2). F.
P: GEOL 106 or 110 or 115; MATH 112 or 114 or 215
Not for GE
Field trip(s) required
The hydrologic cycle, runoff and streamflow, theory and applications of unsaturated and saturated groundwater flow, geology of groundwater occurrence, groundwater flow to wells, field and computer methodology for the hydrogeologist, and groundwater development and management.

320 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
4 crs (3-2). Sp.
P: Geol 312
Not for GE
Special course fee required
Field trip(s) required
Origin and evolution of sedimentary rocks, with emphasis on sedimentary processes, stratigraphic principles, and basin evolution.

330 Structural Geology
4 crs (3-2). Sp.
P: GEOL 312
Not for GE
Special course fee required
Field trip(s) required
The description and classification of geological structures and the theoretical and physical analysis of rock deformation. Field and laboratory techniques emphasize mapping and the tectonic analysis of geological structures.

333 Engineering Geology
3 crs (2-2).
P: GEOL 312; MATH 112 or 114 or 215; PHYS 211 or 231
recommended
Not for GE
Field trip(s) required
The application of geologic fundamentals to civil and environmental engineering, the engineering properties of earth materials, site analysis, hazards mitigation and forensics.

336 /536 Introduction to Geochemistry
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
P: GEOL 312; CHEM 104 or 115
Not for GE
Application of chemistry to geologic problems. Principles of isotope geochemistry, thermodynamics, chemistry of natural waters, and computer modeling of geochemical systems.

337 /537 Analytical Geochemistry Laboratory
1 cr (0-2).
P: GEOL 336 or concurrent registration
Not for GE
Theory and application of geochemical instrumentation including x-ray diffraction, x-ray microanalysis, scanning electron microscopy, atomic absorption spectrometry, mass spectrometry, and neutron activation analysis.

343 Geological Field Excursion
1-2 crs.
P: One Geology course
GE-IID
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Course may be taken for a maximum of 4 credits
Special course fee required
Extended travel to study field geology. Students record notes and data in the field and submit final written and/or oral reports. Special course fee to cover costs. Travel proposal must receive approval of department faculty.

345 Geomorphology and Aerial Photography Interpretation
3 crs (2-2).
P: GEOL 312
Not for GE
No credit if taken after GEOG 360
Field trip(s) required
A process-oriented analysis of landforms and applied geomorphology. Interpretation of landforms using topographic maps and a major emphasis on the interpretation of aerial photographs.

360 Petroleum Geology
3 crs (2-2).
P: GEOL 320 or 330 or 418
Not for GE
Field trip(s) required
Principles and processes of petroleum generation, migration, and accumulation. The methods used to explore for, and develop new reserves. Subsurface mapping and prospecting techniques, petroleum economics and professional practice are emphasized.

365 Economic Mineral Deposits
3 crs (2-2).
P: GEOL 312
Not for GE
Field trip(s) required
Origin, association, and exploitation of metallic and nonmetallic mineral deposits. Study of ore suites from selected mining districts and methods of evaluating ore deposits.

395 Directed Studies
1-3 crs.
Not for GE
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Use of this course to fulfill department capstone experience requires department approval. See department office for Capstone Proposal form.
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Individual research or study for the advanced geology major who seeks to develop specialized knowledge and skills. Course proposals are student-initiated.

399 Independent Study - Juniors
1-3 crs.
Not for GE
Minimum junior standing
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
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Individual research or studies of distinctive nature.

416 /616 Chemical Hydrogeology
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
P: GEOL 315
Not for GE
Review of principles of groundwater flow, chemical properties and principles of groundwater, chemical evolution of natural groundwater, groundwater contamination, and computer modeling of contaminant transport.

418 Earth History
4 crs (3-2). F.
(Formerly GEOL318 )
P: GEOL 312 and 320
Not for GE
Special course fee required
Field trip(s) required
Origin and evolution of the earth, with emphasis on the physical, biologic, and tectonic history of the planet. Analysis of the concepts of geologic time and biologic evolution. Concentration on geologic field relations and determination of relative geologic history.

420 Glacial Geology
3 crs (2-2).
P: GEOL 106 or 110 or 115; MATH 112 or 114 or 215
Not for GE
Field trip(s) required
A process-oriented analysis of glacial landforms and sediments. Topographic maps, aerial photographs, and field mapping projects will be used to interpret glacial landforms, sediments, and to solve glacial geologic problems.

425 Paleontology
3 crs (2-2). Sp, even-numbered years.
(Formerly GEOL310 )
P: GEOL 418
Not for GE
Field trip(s) required
Description and classification of phyla that most commonly occur as fossils. Survey of methods for using fossils to determine ages of rocks and ancient environments.

430 /630 Applied Geophysics
4 crs (3-2).
P: GEOL 312, MATH 114, PHYS 211 or 231
Not for GE
Special course fee required
Field trip(s) required
Application of seismic, gravity, magnetic, electrical, thermal, and radiometric methods to earth and environmental science, resource management and exploration. The theory and application of numerical models, data processing, and computation.

460 /660 Computer Modeling in Hydrogeology
2 crs (2-0). Sp.
P: GEOL 315/515, and 416/616 or concurrent registration
Not for GE
Practical applications in the use of groundwater models to determine water-table elevations, drawdowns, groundwater flow, capture zones, wellhead protection areas, and contaminant transport. Specific models may include EPA WHPA, FLOWPATH, GFLOW, and MODFLOW.

470 Field Geology I
3 crs. Sp.
P: GEOL 312 and 320
Not for GE
Special course fee required
Three week field course in west Texas and New Mexico.
Instructor approval required
Introduction to geologic mapping techniques, with an emphasis on construction of geologic maps and cross-sections in mildly deformed sedimentary and volcanic rocks.

471 Field Geology II
3 crs. Su, odd-numbered years.
P: GEOL 330 and 470
Not for GE
Special course fee required
Use of this course to fulfill department capstone experience requires department approval. See department office for Capstone Proposal form. Three week field course in southwestern Montana.
Instructor approval required
Introduction to advanced geologic field techniques, with an emphasis on construction of geologic maps and cross-sections in deformed plutonic, volcanic, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks.

491 /691 Advanced Special Topics
1-4 crs.
Not for GE
Limited to geology majors and minors
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Topics of special interest and current relevance to the advanced geology student; includes field excursions. Topics vary.

499 Independent Study - Seniors
1-3 crs.
Not for GE
Minimum senior standing
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
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793 Directed Studies
1-4 crs.
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Instructor approval required
Permits groups of students to study topical areas in an intensive way under the direction of department faculty members.

797 Independent Study
1-3 crs.
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
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Independent study projects under direction of faculty members.