• GEOL 2020: Intro to Petrology

  0.00 - 4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Introduces the study of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks in hand specimen. Covers textural and mineralogic classification of rocks and the tectonic environments in which they occur. Field trip required. Prerequisite: a grade of C or better in GEOL 2010.
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• GEOL 2050: Princ Paleontology

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Examines scientific principles, biological and geological, that underlie general study of ancient life on Earth. Includes interactions of evolutionary, stratigraphic, taphonomic and paleogeographic concepts within various approaches to paleobiology and systematic paleontology. Optional field trip. Cross listed with ZOO 2050. Prerequisite: GEOL 1100 or BIOL 1000 or 1010. (Normally offered spring semester)
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• GEOL 2070: Intro to Oceanog

  4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Studies the form of the world ocean; circulation and currents; nutrients and organisms; origin and distribution of deep-sea sediments; and the oceanic crust. Discusses global chemical cycles and long-term controls on the global environment; effects of human activities; and law of the sea and international conventions. Prerequisites: GEOL 1100; CHEM 1020.
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• GEOL 2080: Gen Field Geology

  4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Discusses basic concepts of geology and field mapping. Emphasizes recognition and interpretation of geologic features in the field. Teaches basic field techniques. Credit not allowed for those who complete GEOL 4717. Two field trips per week required. Identical to GEOL 3080. Prerequisite: GEOL 1000 or 1100. (Normally offered the first half of the fall semester)
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• GEOL 2100: Strat and Sediment

  4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Introduces principles of stratigraphy, materials and processes of sedimentation. Laboratory includes study and interpretation of sedimentary rocks, sedimentary structures and stratigraphic techniques. Field trip required. Prerequisite: GEOL 2010.
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• GEOL 2120: Quantitative GeoMethods

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  The course focuses on fundamental mathematical concepts used in geosciences. This course fulfills the Quantitative Reasoning (Q) requirement of the 2015 University Studies Program, by providing the tools to solve quantitative problems in geosciences application.
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• GEOL 2150: Geomorphology

  4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Discusses general principles of landform description and analysis. Prerequisite: GEOL 1100 or equivalent.
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• GEOL 2220: Communicating Earth Science

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  This course will focus on communicating science to non-scientists. Students will deliver earth science information through written, digital and oral presentations designed to be informative and interesting to the public. Proposed Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in GEOL 2010, COM 1.
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• GEOL 3005: Principles of Geophysics

  4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Mechanisms and driving forces of Earth deformation, at length-scales from the tectonic to the microstructural. Introduces solid bodies, including stress and strain, with applications to plate tectonics, and surficial processes. Heat flow, electrical and electromagnetic fields are introduced, with applications to tectonic and hydrologic problems. (Normally offered fall semester). Prerequisites: 1000-level GEOL course with lab, PHYS 1110 or 1210.
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• GEOL 3040: Introduction to Groundwater

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  This class will introduce the basic principles of Groundwater Hydrology such as hydrological cycle, mass balance, fluid properties, mechanics of flow through porous media, Darcy's law, aquifer and aquitards, groundwater wells, groundwater geology, and surface water/groundwater interaction. Prerequisites: Students must have a grade of B or above in MATH1405 or MATH1450
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