1A-B. Elementary Geology (3-3)
(a) Physical. Development of topographic features by physiographic processes
of weathering, erosion, vulcanism and diastrophism. Saturday field lab.
arranged.
(b) Historical. Survey of earth's history is revealed by stratigraphic record.
Prerequisite : Geol. 1A or equivalent.
5. Interpretation of Topographic Maps (2)
Supplements Geology 1A. Topographic maps which illustrate principal
land forms resulting from weathering and erosive agents. Prerequisite: Geol.
1A or concurrently.
6. Structural Geology (3)
(Two lecture hours and one laboratory hour weekly)
Arrangement and characteristics of rocks exposed at earth's surface. Deformation
and intrusion; mountain growth; folding and faulting. Pre- requisite: Geol.
1A.
12A-B. Elementary Mineralogy (2-2)
(a) Physical. Open without prerequisite. Common rock forming minerals and
their identification by common physical properties, such as hardness, luster,
streak, specific gravity.
(b) Determinative. Mineral identification by means of chemical and blowpipe
analysis, requiring identification of a minimum of 60 minerals. Prerequisites:
Geol. 12A and Chem. 2A-B. Chem. 2B may be taken concurrently.
103A-B. Petrology (3-3)
For geology majors or minors. Prerequisite: Geol. 112 or permission of instructor.
(a) Igneous rocks; origin, classification, textures, structures; thin section
preparation. Laboratory arranged. (b) Sedimentary and metamorphic rocks;
origins, classification, textures, structures; thin section preparation.
(2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
105. Advanced Physiography (3)
Prerequisites: Geol. 1A. Regional physiography of Western United States;
typical physiographic development in each region.
107. Field Geology Methods (2)
Prerequisite: Math C. Field trips to introduce students to methods and instruments
used in geologic field work. (1 lecture, field hours-4 weekly until spring
vacation, 8-hour Saturday trips thereafter.)
108. Field Geology (4-6)
Prerequisite: geology major or permission of instructor. Geological reconnaissance
and application of instrumental methods in geological mapping and written
report of area selected for study.
110. Paleontology (3)
For geology and biology majors. Prerequisites: Geol. 1A-B, and either Biol.
1B or Zool. 1; or permission of instructor. Structures and development of
prehistoric animals; invertebrates and index fossils. (2 lecture, 3 lab
hours)
111. Stratigraphy (3)
Prerequisites: Geol. 1A-B. Principles of stratigraphy and of sedimentation
as applied to stratigraphy; features, arrangements, fossils, age and distribution
of major rock formations of North America.
112. Optical Mineralogy (3)
Prerequisites: Geol. 12A-B, or permission of instructor. Optical properties
of minerals; identification of selected minerals by optical methods. Manipulation
and use of petrographic microscope. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
115A-B. Economic Geology (3-3)
Prerequisites: college chemistry, senior standing; or permission of instructor.
Common earth materials essential in industry; geology, mineralogy, origin,
distribution, occurrence, extraction, methods of refining, uses. (a) Metallic
materials. (b) Nonmetallic materials including mineral fuels and ground
water.
190. Special Study (1-5)
100. Conservation of Natural Resources (3)
Considers whole problem of natural resources of United States as applied
to minerals, soils, forests, water supplies, wild life and recreational
values. Local, state, and national plans and organizations for conservation.
Material presented by lectures, discussion, reference material, picture
and when possible by trips to experimental range, national parks, and national
forests. Same course as Biology 100. Prerequisite.: A year's work in agriculture,
biology, geography, or geology.
130. Geological Literature (2)
Prerequisite: geology major or minor. Primary and secondary source materials;
literary background of geology.