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100. Optical Mineralogy (2)
Prerequisites: Geol 12, 13. Optical proper·
ties of minerals; identification of miner·
als by optical methods. Theory and use of
petrographic microscope. (1 lecture, 31ab
hours)
101. Igneous and
Metamorphic Petrology (4)
Prerequisites: Geot 30, 100; Chern 18 (or
concurrently). Origin classification, textures,
structures, and geologic setting of
igneous and metamorphic rocks; examination
of samples in outcrop, hand specimen,
and thin section. Weekend field
trips required. (3 lecture, 3 lab hours)
102. Sedimentology (3)
Prerequisites: Geol 30, 100, 101 (or concurrently),
Origin, classifications, textures,
and structures of sedimentary rocks; examination
of samples in hand specimen
and thin section. Weekend field trips
required. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
104. Scientific Writing (2)
Prerequisite: A passing grade on the Upper-
Division Writing Exam, or completion
of an upper-division writing course.
Organizing and writing the scientific report.
Critical evaluation of literature. Presentation
of maps, charts, illustrations.
Peer reviews. Oral presentation and term
paper reqUired. (1 lecture, 3 lab hours)
105. Geomorphology (3)
Prerequisite: Geol 1 or 15. Landforms,
climates, geologic processes, and their interrelation
in shaping the earth's surface
today and in the geologic past. Interpretation
of topographic maps and aerial
photographs. Field trips reqUired. (2 lecture,
3 lab hours)
106. Structural Geology (3)
Prerequisites: upper-division writing skills
reqUirement must be satisfied; Geol 3D,
trigonometry, Phys 2A (or concurrently).
Recognition, representation, and interpretation
of structural features of the
earth's crust. Includes con:;ideration of
theoretical and mechanical principles
involved in deformation of solid bodies.
Study of regional tectonics and major
structural provinces. Field trips reqUired.
(2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
107. Advanced Field Methods (3)
PrerequiSites: Geol30, 101, 102, 104, 106.
Field trips to areas of diverse geology;
observation, description, and mappingof
geologic phenomena. Includes written reports
of areas selected for study. Students
should contact the department for de-taUs.
(9 lab hours usually induding fieldwork
on weekends or duringJanuary intercession
and spring vacation) (Field trip
fee, SSO)
IOSA. Field Geology (4)
Prerequisites: senior standing or permission
of instructor; Geol 107i Geol 108B
concurrently. Geologic reconnaissance
and mapping in field groups. Usually conducted
in early summer. When taken concurrently,
Geol10SA and 10SB satisfy the
senior major reqUirement for the B.S. in
Geology. Approved for SP grading. (Field
trip fee, $100)
IOSH. Field Geology - Reports (1)
Prerequisites: senior standing or permission
of instructor; Geol 108A concurrently.
Written presentation of fieldwork
conducted in Geol 10SA. When taken
concurrently, GeollOSA and lOSS satisfy
the senior major requirement for the B.S.
in Geology. Approved for SP grading.
(1 lecture hour)
110. Invertebrate Paleontology (3)
Prerequisites: Geol 2 and Zool 10. Invertebrate
structures and development of
prehistoric animals; introduction to stratigraphiC
importance of fossils. Field trips
may be reqUired. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
114. Engineering Geology (3)
Prerequisites: Geoll or 15 and trigonometry.
Introduction to techniques and theory
of geotechnical investigations. Includes
field and lab techniques in soil and rock
mechanics, rock logging, geophysics, slope
stability, engineering hydrogeology, stereo
analysis, seismic engineering. Recom~
mended for students in geology or civil
engineering. Field trips required. (2 lecture,
3 lab hours)
115. Ore Deposits (3)
Prerequisites: Geol 101, 106, college
chemistry. Geology, mineralogy, distribution,
and occurrence of common ore
minerals essential in industry; genesis
and localization of metallic minerals. Field
trips may be required. (2 lecture, 3 lab
hours)
116. Petroleum Geology (3)
Prerequisite: GeolI06. Theories of origin
of petroleum, petroleum structures, prospecting,
extraction methods, techniques
used in exploration and development;
selected petroleum fields. Field trips may
be required. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
117. Hydrogeology (3)
Prerequisites: Geoll or 15; Math 72 or 75;
and Geoll24 and Math 76 recommended.
The hydrologic cycle; surface water pro-
Geology
•
cesses; stream flow and hydrograph; properties
of porous geologic materials; principles
of groundwater flow; water wells;
geology of groundwater occurrence; water
quality and pollution. Field trip required.
(2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
122. Stratigraphy (3)
Prerequisites: Geol 30, 102. Stratigraphie
principles and recognition of stratigraphie
units. Emphasis on tectonostratigraphic
concepts. (2 lecture, 3 lab/field hours)
124. Geochemistry (3)
Prerequisites: Chern lA and IB and Geol
1 or 15; Geol 12 and 101 recommended.
Chemistry applied to earth processes and
evolution. Reactions involved in origin
and transformations of natural waters,
rocks, and minerals. Crystal chemistry
and behavior of elements and isotopes.
Field trip reqUired; laboratory project.
(2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
130T. Advanced Problems in Geology
(1-3; max total 6 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: senior standing in geology.
Topics or problems in the follOWing fields:
engineering geology, geology of North
America, field geology, micropaleontology,
advanced ground water geology, sedimentation
and sedimentary rocks, geochemistry,
geophysics, volcanic geology
and marine geology. Some topiCS may
have labs.
140. Interpretation of Geologic
and TopographiC Maps (3)
Prerequisite: Geol10S or 106. Interpretation
of geologic and topographic maps
with respect to structure, stratigraphy,
and processes. Some aerial photographs
induded. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
1S0T. Studies in Earth Science
(1-3; max total 6)
Applicable to the geology major only with
prior departmental approval. Prerequisite:
Geol 1. Earth science topics designed for
students minoring in geology, with an interest
in earth science, in teacher training,
and for elementary and secondary teachers.
151. Minerals, Rocks, and Fossils (3)
Not applicable to the geology major.
Primarily for students who are not majoring
in geology. Recognition, origin,
importance, and uses of common and
significant minerals, rocks, and fossils. (2
lecture, 2 lab hours, 1 hour arranged)
155. Demonstrating Earth Science (3)
Prerequisites: Geol 1, 2 or 15. Teaching
K-12 earth science with activity-based
discovery of scientific concepts through
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| Title | 1997-98 General Catalog |
| Creator | California State University, Fresno |
| Format | PDF Document |
| Date of publication | 1997-05 |
| Subjects | California State University, Fresno. Curricula. Catalogs |
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| Location | Fresno, California |
| Language | eng |
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| Title | Page 385 |
| Full Text Search | 100. Optical Mineralogy (2) Prerequisites: Geol 12, 13. Optical proper· ties of minerals; identification of miner· als by optical methods. Theory and use of petrographic microscope. (1 lecture, 31ab hours) 101. Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology (4) Prerequisites: Geot 30, 100; Chern 18 (or concurrently). Origin classification, textures, structures, and geologic setting of igneous and metamorphic rocks; examination of samples in outcrop, hand specimen, and thin section. Weekend field trips required. (3 lecture, 3 lab hours) 102. Sedimentology (3) Prerequisites: Geol 30, 100, 101 (or concurrently), Origin, classifications, textures, and structures of sedimentary rocks; examination of samples in hand specimen and thin section. Weekend field trips required. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours) 104. Scientific Writing (2) Prerequisite: A passing grade on the Upper- Division Writing Exam, or completion of an upper-division writing course. Organizing and writing the scientific report. Critical evaluation of literature. Presentation of maps, charts, illustrations. Peer reviews. Oral presentation and term paper reqUired. (1 lecture, 3 lab hours) 105. Geomorphology (3) Prerequisite: Geol 1 or 15. Landforms, climates, geologic processes, and their interrelation in shaping the earth's surface today and in the geologic past. Interpretation of topographic maps and aerial photographs. Field trips reqUired. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours) 106. Structural Geology (3) Prerequisites: upper-division writing skills reqUirement must be satisfied; Geol 3D, trigonometry, Phys 2A (or concurrently). Recognition, representation, and interpretation of structural features of the earth's crust. Includes con:;ideration of theoretical and mechanical principles involved in deformation of solid bodies. Study of regional tectonics and major structural provinces. Field trips reqUired. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours) 107. Advanced Field Methods (3) PrerequiSites: Geol30, 101, 102, 104, 106. Field trips to areas of diverse geology; observation, description, and mappingof geologic phenomena. Includes written reports of areas selected for study. Students should contact the department for de-taUs. (9 lab hours usually induding fieldwork on weekends or duringJanuary intercession and spring vacation) (Field trip fee, SSO) IOSA. Field Geology (4) Prerequisites: senior standing or permission of instructor; Geol 107i Geol 108B concurrently. Geologic reconnaissance and mapping in field groups. Usually conducted in early summer. When taken concurrently, Geol10SA and 10SB satisfy the senior major reqUirement for the B.S. in Geology. Approved for SP grading. (Field trip fee, $100) IOSH. Field Geology - Reports (1) Prerequisites: senior standing or permission of instructor; Geol 108A concurrently. Written presentation of fieldwork conducted in Geol 10SA. When taken concurrently, GeollOSA and lOSS satisfy the senior major requirement for the B.S. in Geology. Approved for SP grading. (1 lecture hour) 110. Invertebrate Paleontology (3) Prerequisites: Geol 2 and Zool 10. Invertebrate structures and development of prehistoric animals; introduction to stratigraphiC importance of fossils. Field trips may be reqUired. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours) 114. Engineering Geology (3) Prerequisites: Geoll or 15 and trigonometry. Introduction to techniques and theory of geotechnical investigations. Includes field and lab techniques in soil and rock mechanics, rock logging, geophysics, slope stability, engineering hydrogeology, stereo analysis, seismic engineering. Recom~ mended for students in geology or civil engineering. Field trips required. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours) 115. Ore Deposits (3) Prerequisites: Geol 101, 106, college chemistry. Geology, mineralogy, distribution, and occurrence of common ore minerals essential in industry; genesis and localization of metallic minerals. Field trips may be required. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours) 116. Petroleum Geology (3) Prerequisite: GeolI06. Theories of origin of petroleum, petroleum structures, prospecting, extraction methods, techniques used in exploration and development; selected petroleum fields. Field trips may be required. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours) 117. Hydrogeology (3) Prerequisites: Geoll or 15; Math 72 or 75; and Geoll24 and Math 76 recommended. The hydrologic cycle; surface water pro- Geology • cesses; stream flow and hydrograph; properties of porous geologic materials; principles of groundwater flow; water wells; geology of groundwater occurrence; water quality and pollution. Field trip required. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours) 122. Stratigraphy (3) Prerequisites: Geol 30, 102. Stratigraphie principles and recognition of stratigraphie units. Emphasis on tectonostratigraphic concepts. (2 lecture, 3 lab/field hours) 124. Geochemistry (3) Prerequisites: Chern lA and IB and Geol 1 or 15; Geol 12 and 101 recommended. Chemistry applied to earth processes and evolution. Reactions involved in origin and transformations of natural waters, rocks, and minerals. Crystal chemistry and behavior of elements and isotopes. Field trip reqUired; laboratory project. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours) 130T. Advanced Problems in Geology (1-3; max total 6 if no topic repeated) Prerequisite: senior standing in geology. Topics or problems in the follOWing fields: engineering geology, geology of North America, field geology, micropaleontology, advanced ground water geology, sedimentation and sedimentary rocks, geochemistry, geophysics, volcanic geology and marine geology. Some topiCS may have labs. 140. Interpretation of Geologic and TopographiC Maps (3) Prerequisite: Geol10S or 106. Interpretation of geologic and topographic maps with respect to structure, stratigraphy, and processes. Some aerial photographs induded. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours) 1S0T. Studies in Earth Science (1-3; max total 6) Applicable to the geology major only with prior departmental approval. Prerequisite: Geol 1. Earth science topics designed for students minoring in geology, with an interest in earth science, in teacher training, and for elementary and secondary teachers. 151. Minerals, Rocks, and Fossils (3) Not applicable to the geology major. Primarily for students who are not majoring in geology. Recognition, origin, importance, and uses of common and significant minerals, rocks, and fossils. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours, 1 hour arranged) 155. Demonstrating Earth Science (3) Prerequisites: Geol 1, 2 or 15. Teaching K-12 earth science with activity-based discovery of scientific concepts through 385 |
