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.
5A-B. Map Interpretation (2-2)
(a) Principles and techniques emphasizing topographic maps. Prerequisite
or concurrently: Geol. 1A.
(b) Geological maps ; structure section construction ; map problems. Prerequisites:
Geol. 5A and 1B.
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.
25. Engineering Geology (3)
Principles of physical geology; direct applications of geology to engineering
structures and projects; for sophomore engineering students.
50. Elementary Field Studies (1)
Prerequisite or concurrently: Geol. 1A. Minerals, rocks, and physical features
of the landscape observed and explained in the field. (Transportation furnished
by student.) (1 lecture-planning hour per trip; 4 week-end field trips)
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. Geomorphology (3)
Prerequisites: Geol. lA-B, or permission of instructor. Land forms, their
origin and development; regional problems. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
106. Structural Geology (3)
Prerequisites: Geol. 1B, 5B; or permission of instructor. Structural arrangements
or rocks; intrusive and extrusive rock structures; folding and faulting;
unconformaties; applications to geophysical prospecting. (2 lecture, 3 lab
hours)
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.
130. Geological Literature (2)
Prerequisite: geology major or minor. Primary and secondary source materials;
literary background of geology.
189. Geology of California (2)
Prerequisite: Geol 1 or Geog 1 or permission of instructor. Origin of selected
geologic features of the state; relation of structural, stratigraphic, and
mineralogical conditions to geologic features and resources of the state.
190. Independent Study (1-5)