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G 100 Fundamentals of Geology
4 creditsSurveys basic geologic principles, the relationships among the materials making up the earth's crust, and the processes acting on the earth's surface. Introduces geology and its role in human affairs. Involves laboratory study of minerals and rocks. Three lectures and one 2-hour laboratory.
3 credits eachExplores the agents and processes that have built up, deformed, and torn down the surface features of the earth. Examines the internal structure of the earth; the main events in earth's history; the occurrence and characteristics of common rocks and fossils; and the interpretation of the physical environment. Must be taken in sequence. Three lectures. Corequisite: G 104, 105, or 106.
1 credit eachLaboratory study of minerals, rocks, geologic maps, physical processes, structures, and fossils. G 104 is required with G 101; G 105 is required with G 102; and G 106 is required with G 103. One 3-hour laboratory each.
4 credits eachExplores the major sciences that increase our understanding of the Earth and the processes that form it. Includes basic concepts within the sciences of geology, meteorology, and astronomy, with particular emphasis on their interrelationships and relevance to our lives. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab each week. The sequence is approved for general education requirements.
3 creditsIntroduces volcanic processes and earthquake phenomena and their relation to the current plate tectonic model of the earth. Uses extensive audiovisual aids to graphically illustrate the workings and effects of these geologic mechanisms. Three lectures.
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2 creditsPrepares students for upper division coursework in geology. Topical lectures and exercises explore selected topics from introductory courses in greater depth. Lectures and assignments develop research and scientific writing skills. Guest speakers provide perspectives on academic and professional development and careers in the geosciences. Two lectures and a 3-hour laboratory. Field trips required. Prerequisite: G 102 or 111.
3 creditsOffers an interdisciplinary study of mineral science, history, archeology, and economics. Traces the story of civilization through the discovery and exploration of metals, minerals, and energy resources. Studies the invention and adaptation to the resources around us. Three lectures.
4 creditsAnalysis and interpretation of the relationship between geological sciences and society. Emphasizes the human impact on the natural environment due to our requirements for space, natural resources, and energy, and the effects of geological processes on human works. Three lectures, one 2-hour laboratory, and occasional field trips.
G 312, 313 Mineralogy and Lithology
4 credits eachExamines the fundamentals of mineral and rock study. Covers theories, principles, and techniques of crystallography, determinative mineralogy, geochemistry, basic ore genesis, and hand specimen lithology. Two lectures and two 2-hour laboratories. Prerequisites for G 312: Mth 111, G 103 and 106, and at least two quarters of General Chemistry (Ch 201, 202). G 312 is a prerequisite for G 313.
3 creditsIntroduces hydrologic science, including the hydrologic cycle, the drainage basin concept, storage and residence time, precipitation, evapotranspiration, stream hydrology, and water resource management. Prerequisites: G 103, Mth 112, and G 311, or concurrent enrollment.
3 creditsIntroduces the geology of groundwater, including the hydraulic characteristics of rocks and aquifers, porosity and permeability, aquifer boundary conditions, and the effect of environment on groundwater. Corequisite: Mth 251. Prerequisite: G 314.
3 creditsContinues the study of the geology of groundwater, including steady and non-steady state conditions, field determination of transmissibility and storage, groundwater mapping and database management, project management, and contaminant hydrology. Prerequisite: G 315.
3 creditsConsiders the behavior of earth materials under stress, which leads to brittle failure. Examines properties of rock materials under stress and brittle failure features, including faults and joints. Laboratory exercises address analysis of geologic maps, construction of cross sections, three point problems, fault displacement (including net slip), and other structural features associated with brittle failure. Two lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Required field trip. Mth 251 and Ph 201 or 221 recommended. Prerequisite: G 313.
3 creditsConsiders the behavior of earth materials under stress, which leads to plastic deformation and tectonic development of earth structures. Examines deformation leading to folding, development of plastic and brittle microfabrics in rocks, and tectonic features on the earth's surface. Laboratory exercises include analysis of geologic maps, construction of cross sections, balanced cross sections, classification of folded rocks, behavior of rocks under different strain conditions, and development of tectonic features with an emphasis on large-scale plate tectonic features. Two lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Field trip required. Prerequisite: G 321.
3 creditsExplores theory and practice of field location and navigation using maps, GPS receivers, and software. A field project is an integral part of the course. Two lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: one year of physical science, biological science, physical geography, or anthropology.
3 creditsExamines the physical properties, formation, and distribution of sedimentary rocks. Topics include prehistoric time scale and stratigraphy, stratigraphic classification, textures, and mass properties of sedimentary aggregates. Two lectures and two 2-hour laboratories. Field trips required. Prerequisite: G 313.
3 creditsExplores methods available to the geologist for recognizing paleoenvironments of deposition. Arranged around a systematic discussion of the major depositional modes and all physical, chemical, and biological characteristics indicative of that environment. Two lectures and two 2hour laboratories. Field trips required. Prerequisites: G 313 and 341.
3 creditsBeginning course designed to give an overview of the interrelationships between the geological, physical, chemical, and biological systems in the world's oceans. The material is visually illustrated and contemporary topics are highlighted using a descriptive approach. Three lectures. Prerequisite: one year of physical or biological science.
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9 creditsGeological fieldwork in selected parts of Oregon and California emphasizes hydrogeology, field mapping, and report-writing. Meets in the field for five weeks immediately after spring term. For details, request a brochure from the Department of Geology. Prerequisites: G 313, 380, and 342.
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Credit to be arrangedStudents participate in geology-related activities in public or private firms or with individuals.
4 creditsExplores optical mineralogy and igneous rocks using the petrographic microscope and geochemical instruments. Lecture emphasizes theoretic petrology, while lab concentrates on fabric and geochemical relations, as well as hand specimen description. Two lectures and two 3hour labs. Prerequisite: G 313.
4 creditsExamines metamorphic rocks using the petrographic microscope and geochemical instruments. Lecture emphasizes theoretic petrology, while lab concentrates on fabric, structure, and geochemical relations, as well as on hand specimen description. Two lectures and two 3-hour laboratories. Prerequisite: G 426.
4 creditsGeologic study and interpretation of sedimentary rocks. The lectures stress origins of, classifications for, and relationships between sedimentary rocks. The laboratory work concentrates on description and interpretation of sedimentary rocks in thin section. Two lectures and two 2-hour laboratories. Prerequisite: G 427.
4 creditsUses geophysical methods, including seismic, magnetic, electrical, and gravity, in exploring mineral and energy resources, performing environmental surveys, and understanding the shallow subsurface. Three lectures. Prerequisites: G 313; Mth 252; and Ph 203 or 223.
3 creditsApplies chemical principles to geologic processes at low temperature, with an emphasis on processes that influence ground and surface water compositions, including dissolution and precipitation; inorganic and organic reactions; kinetics and equilibrium; oxidation and reduction; and isotope exchange. Three lectures. Prerequisites: G 313 and Ch 203, 206.
3 creditsOffers an integrated scientific approach to a primitive riverine area. Stresses the influence of the geologic setting on the natural and human history of the region. Two days of classroom instruction precede a six-day hike down the wild reach of the Rogue River. Each student completes an individual study project. The hike is generally raft-supported. Offered only in summer pre-session. Prerequisite: upper division standing.
4 creditsInvestigates the interrelations between human dynamics and the environment. Students are required to present two research topics with direct bearing on the geologic environment. Topics may include material from related fields such as biology, chemistry, geography, or physics. The research projects are to be presented in written and oral formats. Critical review of the projects is a fundamental part of the course. Three lectures and one 2-hour lab. Two meetings for critical review TBA. Prerequisites: G 101, 111, or 260 (may be taken concurrently) and upper division standing.
4 creditsProvides instruction in the basic techniques of geologic field methods and geologic mapping, as well as in the use of basic mapping instruments. Includes aerial photo interpretation of geologic structures. Students produce geologic maps, cross sections, and reports. Two lectures plus one day in the field. Prerequisites: G 313 and 322.
4 creditsExplores geologic features using remotely sensed images. Emphasizes interpretation of conventional aerial photographs and satellite images. Uses computer processing of image data in the visible and infrared parts of the electromagnetic spectrum to illustrate the application of such data to the solution of a variety of geologic problems. CS 115 is strongly recommended. Prerequisites: G100, 111, or 101 with 104, or Geog 105.
4 creditsExplores computer-based methods for storing, managing, and analyzing geologic data; data manipulation by Geographic Information Systems (GIS); instrumental techniques in the field; and exercises in project management. Prerequisite: junior standing in geology.
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