University Catalogue: 2006-07
Geology
Phillips 157
(715) 836-3732
http://www.uwec.edu/Lists/Acad.htm
Robert Hooper, Chair
Katherine Grote, Karen Havholm, Phillip Ihinger, J. Brian Mahoney, Lori Snyder, Kent Syverson.
Honor Societies and Student Organizations:
The Geology Department offers two student organizations. The Geology Club (which is open to all majors and minors) and Sigma Gamma Epsilon (which is only open to students who have completed at least 12 semester hours in Earth Science courses and have maintained an overall GPA of 3.00 in all Earth Science courses and an overall resident GPA of 2.67). Please visit the department office for more information.
Geology is the study of the earth and earth processes. Geologists work to solve environmental problems and supervise the exploration and development of earth resources. They are employed in industry, by governmental and regulatory agencies, and as educators. Although most professions in geology require graduate school training, a bachelors degree in geology allows options in other professional fields such as environmental geology and resource law and engineering. The Geology Department provides a rigorous but flexible program, and stresses the importance of a broad science curriculum. A curriculum balancing field and laboratory experience is tailored to meet the needs of each individual.
CORE REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL LIBERAL ARTS AND TEACHING EMPHASES IN THE COMPREHENSIVE GEOLOGY MAJOR
| (25-27 credits) | Credits |
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| Geol | 106 Earth Science, or | |
| 110 Physical Geology, or | ||
| 115 Environmental Geology, or | ||
| 130/131 Societal Issues in Earth Science/Lab | 4 |
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| 312 Mineralogy and Petrology I | 5 |
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| 320 Sedimentology/Stratigraphy | 4 |
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| 470 Field Geology I | 3 |
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| Chem | 115 Chemical Principles (or equivalent) | 6 |
| CS | 170 Computing for the Sciences and Mathematics | 3 |
| *Capstone Experience | 0-2 |
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*Each major is required to complete a capstone experience. |
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For liberal arts majors, the capstone options may include: Geol 395 (for a minimum of two credits) or 471. The capstone will consist of student selection of one of the following options: faculty/student collaborative research, preparation and presentation of a department seminar, internship, field experiences, or other approved experiences. Students working with their adviser will submit a proposal to the department faculty outlining their choice of the capstone experience and explicitly stating how the capstone fits into their personal career goals. The proposal for a capstone experience must be submitted to the chair of the department no later than the second week of the first semester of the senior year.
For teaching majors, the capstone may be satisfied by successful completion of the professional semester in the College of Education and Human Sciences.
COMPREHENSIVE MAJOR: GEOLOGY, Liberal Arts
The objective of the comprehensive major in geology is to prepare students for graduate programs in geological sciences or for careers as professional geologists, hydrogeologists, or geological engineers. The liberal arts comprehensive major requires completion of the Core and one of the five Emphases listed below.
NOTE: Engl 308, Scientific Communication for Expert Audiences, is strongly recommended to be taken as the GE-IA requirement for students in any of the following emphases.
General Geology Emphasis (Code 160-010)
Recommended for students planning careers in geology, especially those that plan on attending graduate school in geology or engineering. This emphasis comprises the Core plus the required and elective credits as listed below.
| Required Courses | Credits |
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| Geol | 313 Mineralogy and Petrology II | 4 |
| 330 Structural Geology | 4 |
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| 418 Earth History | 4 |
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| 471 Field Geology II | 3 |
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| Math | 215 Calculus II | 4 |
| * Phys | 211 General Physics, or | |
| Phys | 231 University Physics I | 5 |
*Students should be advised that a second semester of physics is usually required for entrance to graduate school. |
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Electives: at least three courses selected from: Geol 315 or 416, 333, 336, 345 or 420, 425, 430; and additional elective credits to total at least 60 credits selected from: Biol 110, 180, 190, 194, 308, 330, 345, 356, 375; Chem 213, 218, 433, 434, 442; Geog 338, 345, 350, 363, 364; any geology course numbered 300 or above; Math 216, 246, 311, 324; Phys 212 or 232, 226, 229, 350, 375. |
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Hydrogeology and Water Chemistry Emphasis (Code 160-013)
Recommended for students planning careers in geology such as hydrogeology, geochemistry, and environmental geology. This program is designed to fulfill requirements for admission to graduate programs in hydrogeology, geochemistry, and environmental geology. This program also meets 1998 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' academic requirements for classification as a hydrogeologist. This emphasis includes the Core plus the required and elective credits as listed below.
| Required Courses | Credits |
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| Geol | 308 Water Resources | 3 |
| 315 Physical Hydrogeology | 4 |
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| 330 Structural Geology, or | ||
| 418 Earth History | 4 |
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| 336 Geochemistry | 3 |
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| 345 Geomorphology and Aerial Photography Interpretation | 3 |
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| 416 Chemical Hydrogeology | 3 |
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| 430 Applied Geophysics | 3 |
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| Math | 215 Calculus II | 4 |
| * Phys | 211 General Physics, or | |
| Phys | 231 University Physics I | 5 |
*Students should be advised that a second semester of physics is usually required for entrance to graduate school. |
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Plus electives to total at least 60 credits selected from the following: Chem 213, 218, 325, 401, 426, 433; Geog 350, 363, 364; or any geology course numbered 300 or higher. |
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Environmental Science Emphasis (Code 160-011)
Recommended for students who are interested in careers working in environmental fields or who desire to attend graduate school in environmental science, environmental law, or resource planning. Requires completion of the Core plus the required credits as listed below to total at least 60 credits.
| Required Courses | Credits |
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| Geol | 301 Earth Resources | 3 |
| 308 Water Resources | 3 |
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| 315 Physical Hydrogeology | 4 |
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| 330 Structural Geology, or | ||
| 418 Earth History | 4 |
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| 345 Geomorphology and Aerial Photography Interpretation, or | ||
| 420 Glacial Geology | 3 |
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| 416 Chemical Hydrogeology | 3 |
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| Biol | 110 Ecology and Evolution | 4 |
| Biol | 180 Conservation of the Environment | 3 |
| 328 Conservation Biology, or | ||
| 330 Population Ecology, or | ||
| 375 Limnology and Aquatic Ecology, or | ||
| 376 Aquatic Ecology | 3-4 |
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| Geog | 335 GIS | 3 |
| Math | 114 Calculus I | 4 |
Plus electives to total at least 60 credits selected from any geology course numbered 291 or higher. |
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Marine Geology Emphasis (Code 160-012)
Recommended for students planning careers in marine geology, oceanography, or related disciplines. This emphasis comprises the Core plus the required and elective credits as listed below.
| Required Courses | Credits |
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| Geol | 336 Geochemistry | 3 |
| 418 Earth History | 4 |
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| 425 Paleontology | 3 |
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| Marine Science I: Oceanography* | 5 |
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| Coastal Marine Geology* | 3 |
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| Biol | 110 Ecology and Evolution | 4 |
| Math | 114 Calculus I | 4 |
| Phys | 211 General Physics, or | |
| Phys | 231 University Physics I | 5 |
Plus electives to total at least 60 credits selected from the following: Marine Phycology*, Marine Invertebrate Zoology*, Marine Science II: Marine Biology*; Chem 213, 218, 325, 326, 401, 426, 433, 434; or any geology course numbered 291 or higher.
*Courses available only during summer at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs , Mississippi .
Dual Degree Geological Engineering Emphasis (Code 160-014)
This emphasis combines the benefits of a traditional geology degree with those of a formal engineering education. In this program students receive a UW-Eau Claire geology degree in conjunction with a bachelor's degree in engineering from the University of Minnesota Institute of Technology. Students will typically complete most of the UW-Eau Claire University requirements and Dual Degree geology requirements while at UW-Eau Claire before transferring to the engineering school. Students must complete a minimum of 84 semester credits before transferring to the engineering school, 56 of which must be taken in residency at UW-Eau Claire.
This emphasis comprises the geology Core plus the required credits as listed below. Successful completion of Geol 470 with a grade of C or above will constitute completion of the capstone experience. Students should visit the department office for a sample course schedule that would allow them to complete three full years at UW-Eau Claire and be prepared to transfer to the University of Minnesota Institute of Technology for an additional one to two years.
| Required Courses | Credits |
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| Geol | 313 Mineralogy and Petrology II | 4 |
| 315 Physical Hydrogeology | 4 |
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| 330 Structural Geology | 4 |
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| 345 Geomorphology and Aerial Photography Interpretation, or | ||
| 418 Earth History, or | ||
| 430 Applied Geophysics | 3-4 |
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| Math | 215 Calculus II | 4 |
| 216 Calculus III | 4 |
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| 255 Statics | 3 |
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| 256 Dynamics | 3 |
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| Phys | 231 University Physics I | 5 |
| 232 University Physics II | 5 |
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For students planning to practice as professional engineers, Geog 335; Geol 345, 416 and 430 at UW-Eau Claire or equivalent courses at University of Minnesota are strongly recommended.
NOTE: Students should plan on taking Math 311 (UW-Eau Claire; Differential Equations) or Math 2243 ( University of Minnesota ; Differential Equations and Linear Algebra) prior to the first semester at University of Minnesota . Differential Equations is a prerequisite for the fluid mechanics course which is to be taken during the first semester at UM.
COMPREHENSIVE MAJOR: GEOLOGY, Teaching
Earth and Space Science Emphasis (Code 160-015)
This emphasis is for students planning to teach Earth and Space Science at the middle or high school level. In addition to a focus on geology, oceanography, astronomy, and meteorology, this major also provides the breadth required to be well-rounded in science. This emphasis includes the Core plus required and elective credits as listed below.
| Required Courses | Credits |
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| Geol | 102 Oceanography | 3 |
| 301 Earth Resources, or | ||
| 308 Water Resources | 3 |
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| 418 Earth History | 4 |
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| Phys | 211 General Physics, or | |
| 231 University Physics I | 5 |
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| 226 Astronomy - Solar System | 4 |
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| Math | 114 Calculus I | 4 |
| Biol | 110 Ecology and Evolution | 4 |
| 180 Conservation and the Environment | 3 |
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| Geog | 340 Climatology, or | |
| 361 Environmental Hazards | 3 |
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Plus electives to total at least 60 credits selected from the following: Phys 212 or 232, 229, 315; Biol 111; Geog 280, 338, 350, 360, 363, 364, or any geology course numbered 300 or higher.
This major is restricted to students in the College of Education and Human Sciences: Curriculum and Instruction: Option B and leads to licensure to teach Earth and Space Science in Early Adolescence through Adolescence classrooms.
NOTE: Completion of the following requirements and CI 367 adds Broadfield Science licensure to the Teaching major:
A. At least 14 credits from one of the following areas: (1) Biol 111, 151, 211 and any other biology course; (2) Chem 213, 218, 304, 325; (3) Phys 212 or 232 and additional credits from 229 and above 232.
B. Eight credits in each of the two areas not selected in A above: (1) Biol 111 and 151; (2) Select from Chem 213, 218, 304, 325; (3) Phys 212 or 232 and additional credits from 229 and above 232.
Courses selected for the Broadfield Science licensure may not also be used as electives for the Earth and Space Science Teaching major.
MAJOR: GEOLOGY, Liberal Arts (Code 160-204)
The Liberal Arts major in geology emphasizes broad training in general science; the relationship between earth science and other sciences; and the flexibility and creativity in program design for meeting an individual student's interest and employment needs. This major requires completion of the Core liberal arts program plus elective credits as listed below. This non-comprehensive major also requires completion of a minor or a second major in another department.
CORE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GEOLOGY MAJOR
(26-28 credits)
| Required Courses | Credits |
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| Geol | 106 Earth Science, or | |
| 110 Physical Geology, or | ||
| 115 Environmental Geology, or | ||
| 130/131 Societal Issues in Earth Science/Lab | 4 |
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| 312 Mineralogy and Petrology I | 5 |
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| 320 Sedimentology/Stratigraphy | 4 |
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| 418 Earth History | 4 |
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| 470 Field Geology I | 3 |
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| Chem | 115 Chemical Principles (or equivalent) | 6 |
| *Capstone Experience | 0-2 |
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Plus electives to total at least 36 credits selected from any geology course numbered 300 or higher.
*Each major is required to complete a capstone experience which may include: Geol 395 (for a minimum of two credits) or 471. The capstone will consist of student selection of one of the following options: faculty/student collaborative research, preparation and presentation of a department seminar, internship, field experiences, or other approved experiences. Students working with their adviser will submit a proposal to the department faculty outlining their choice of the capstone experience and explicitly stating how the capstone fits into their personal career goals. The proposal for a capstone experience must be submitted to the Chair of the Department no later than the second week of the first semester of the senior year.
NOTE: Engl 308, Scientific Communication for Expert Audiences, is strongly recommended to be taken as the GE-IA requirement for students in this major.
MINOR: GEOLOGY, Liberal Arts, (Code 160-401)
Twenty-four semester credits in geology, including Geol 106, or 110, or 115, or 130/131, and 312, and a minimum of six semester credits earned from any of the following courses: Geol 291, 301, 303, 308, 313, 315, 320, 330, 336, 337, 343, 345, 360, 365, 395, 416, 418, 420, 425, 430, 460, 470, 471, 491. Recommended: Geol 470 and 471.
NOTE: Engl 308, Scientific Communication for Expert Audiences, is strongly recommended to be taken as the GE-IA requirement for students in this minor.
MINOR: GEOLOGY, Teaching (Code 160-402)
Twenty-four semester credits, including Geol 106, 110, 115 or 130/131; 312, 320, 418, 470, and courses selected from any of the following: any geology course numbered 300 or higher; Phys 226, 229; Geog 340, 350, 360, 361, 363 or 364.
This minor is restricted to students in the College of Education and Human Sciences: Curriculum and Instruction: Option B or C and leads to licensure to teach Earth and Space Science in Early Adolescence through Adolescence classrooms. Students are advised to combine this minor with a Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Physics-Math teaching major in order to be prepared for the Praxis II content test. Successful completion of this broad-based science test is required for certification to teach in this field. When combined with a Biology Teaching major, CI 359 is also required for EA-A licensure.
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Policy.
No degree credit may be earned under the Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory option in any required courses in a geology major or minor.
COURSES OFFERED AT THE GULF COAST RESEARCH
LABORATORY, OCEAN SPRINGS, MISSISSIPPI
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire maintains a formal affiliation arrangement with the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory (GCRL) in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Through this arrangement, students may take field courses in marine science at GCRL during the summer. Grades and completed coursework from the GCRL are initially awarded and transcripted by the University of Southern Mississippi, but will be considered resident credit for students pursuing a degree at UW-Eau Claire. The following is a list of geology courses taught at GCRL, their level (undergraduate and/or graduate), and the credit in semester hours. Additional marine science courses are listed under Biology.
Marine Science I: Oceonagraphy (U) 5 crs.
Coastal Marine Geology (U/G) 3 crs.
Not all courses are offered each year. Students may obtain more information about GCRL and admission to the summer program by contacting Dr. Paula Kleintjes, Chair, UW-Eau Claire Department of Biology or by writing the Office of Student Services, Gulf Coast Reasearch Laboratory, Ocean Springs, MS 39564-7000. Phone: (228) 872-4223; or visit the Web site www.coastal.sciences@usm.edu.
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