Geology Classes
GEOL-G 221 : Introductory Mineralogy (4 cr)
Crystallography: morphology, classes, twinning habit. Physical and chemical mineralogy. Description, identification, association, occurrence, and use of common and important minerals. Two lectures and one laboratory each week. Required field trip. prerequisite: any 100-level lecture-based geology course and lab. Corequisite: College-level course in chemistry or instructor permission.
GEOL-G 222 : Introduction to Petrology (4 cr)
Dynamic processes that form igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks: Focus on composition, field occurrence, characteristics, classification, origin, laboratory description, and identification. Two lectures and one laboratory each week. Required field trip. This class meets the intensive writing require for the IU Northwest campus. Prerequisite GEOL-G221.
GEOL-G 317 : Field and Laboratory Techniques (4 cr)
Field trips mandatory. A field and laboratory-based course. Content includes map construction, reading, and interpretation, surveying, computer graphics, aerial photography interpretation, lithostratigraphic logging of sediment and bedrock, stream gauging, statistical analysis of geological data, grain size analysis, and an instruction to GIS and remote sensing. Prerequisites: 100 level lecture and lab. GEOL-G209 strongly recommended.
GEOL-G 323 : Structural Geology (4 cr)
Nature and origin of structural features of the earth's crust, with emphasis on mechanics of deformation. Two lectures and one laboratory each week. Required field trip. Normally a three semester rotation. Following offering of GEOL-G222.
GEOL-G 334 : Principles of Sedimentology and Stratigraphy (4 cr)
Interrelationship of sedimentation and stratigraphy; process and factors influencing genesis of sedimentary strata; provenance, depositional environment, sedimentary facies, paleoecology; analytical techniques; application of principles to interpretation of stratigraphic record. Required field trip. Two lectures and one laboratory each week. Prerequisite: GEOL-G209
GEOL-G 415 : Geomorphology (4 cr)
Geomorphic processes, evolution and classification of landforms. Laboratory: topographic, geologic, and soil maps; aerial photographs. Required field trip. Two lectures and one laboratory each week. Prerequisite: GEOL-G221 or consent of instructor
GEOL-G 420 : Regional Geology Field Trip (1-3 cr)
Field investigations of selected regions of North America for study of mineralogic, lithologic, stratigraphic, structural, paleontologic, geomorphic, or other geological relationships. Six to 15 days in the field. May be repeated. Usually follows spring semester. Prerequisite: 10 credit hours of geology and consent of instructor
GEOL-G 451 : Principles of Hydrogeology (4 cr)
Water resources: occurrence, regulation, and management of water; hydrologic cycle, water movement, well hydraulics; water quality and pollution; surface and subsurface investigations; basin-wide development of water resources; legal aspects; relationship of hydrogeology to engineering geology. Two lectures and one laboratory are required each week. Prerequisite: GEOL-G334 or consent of instructor
GEOL-G 490 : Undergraduate Seminar (1-2 cr)
Open to junior and senior majors by special permission. Readings and discussion of selected topics. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours. (see schedule of classes for offerings)
GEOL-G 407 : Senior Geosciences Projects I (4 cr)
Field and/or laboratory research project in geosciences, under faculty or faculty committee supervision. A preliminary report must be submitted at the end of the first semester, and a final report at the end of the second. Each must be written in proper scientific form. Prerequisite: Senior standing and faculty supervision
GEOL-G 408 : Senior Geosciences Projects II (4 cr)
Field and/or laboratory research project in geosciences, under faculty or faculty committee supervision. A preliminary report must be submitted at the end of the first semester, and a final report at the end of the second. Each must be written in proper scientific form. Prerequisite: Senior standing and faculty supervision
GEOL-G 410 : Undergraduate Research in Geology (1-4 cr)
Field and laboratory research in selected problems in geology. Total of 6 credit hours may be counted toward the degree in geology. Prerequisite: Junior standing and faculty supervision
GEOL-G 460 : Internship in Geology (1-3 cr)
Industrial or similar experiences in geologically oriented employment. Projects jointly arranged, coordinated, and evaluated by faculty and industrial/ governmental supervisors. Geology or Environmental Science major with senior standing and approval from the chair.
