Courses
GEOL A111 Planet Earth 3 Credits
Introduces physical geology, study of earth and its materials. Includes processes that operate on and within earth. Formation of common rocks and minerals, and basics of mineral and rock identification and classification.
Registration Restrictions: MATH A055 or higher
Attributes: UAA Natural Sciences GER.
GEOL A111L Planet Earth Laboratory 1 Credit
Introduces students to laboratory skills in physical geology. Emphasizes practical skills such as the identification and classification of minerals and rocks. Covers the proper use and interpretation of topographic and geologic maps, and remote sensing data. Applies lab skills to solve real-world problems in the geosciences. Includes on-site interpretation of geology on a field trip led by the instructor.
Prerequisites: GEOL A111 with a minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment.
Attributes: UAA Natural Sci Lab Only GER.
GEOL A115 Dangerous Earth 3 Credits
Introduces the study of applied environmental geology with a focus on geologic processes and linkages to how humans interact with the geologic environment. Includes both internal and external Earth processes and related topics such as climate change, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, coastal processes, and mineral and energy resources.
Registration Restrictions: MATH A055 or higher
Attributes: UAA Natural Sciences GER.
GEOL A115L Dangerous Earth Laboratory 1 Credit
Investigates problems in environmental geology related to volcanic and earthquake hazards, surface and groundwater pollution, landslides, coastal processes, and waste disposal with emphasis on the local areas in Alaska. Includes several local field trips.
Registration Restrictions: MATH A055 or higher
Prerequisites: GEOL A115 with a minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment.
Attributes: UAA Natural Sci Lab Only GER.
GEOL A121 Physical Geology for Science and Engineering Majors 4 Credits
Development of applied geology skills through the study of Earth, its materials, and processes operating on and within the planet. Laboratory training in geologic maps and identification and interpretation of minerals and rocks.
Registration Restrictions: MATH A055 or higher. Declared major in science or engineering and instructor approval.
GEOL A178 Introduction to Oceanography 3 Credits
Study of the oceans combining insights from geological, chemical, physical and biological oceanography. Topics include plate tectonics and the evolution of the ocean basins, the chemical composition of seawater, forces acting on water to generate waves and currents, interrelationships among physical, chemical and biological processes, and complex societal issues such as global climate change, fisheries management and pollution.
Registration Restrictions: Placement into Quantitative Skills GER
Crosslisted With: BIOL A178
Attributes: UAA Natural Sciences GER.
GEOL A190 Introductory Topics in Geology 1-3 Credits
Introductory study of a selected topic in geology.
Special Note: May be repeated with change of topic.
GEOL A221 Journey Through Time 4 Credits
Introduces the history of the Earth through geologic time, emphasizing North America. Includes major events in plate tectonics, the evolution of life forms and interpretation of the rock record. Lab includes invertebrate fossil identification, geologic map interpretation, stratigraphic principles and field trip.
Prerequisites: (GEOL A111 with a minimum grade of C and GEOL A111L with a minimum grade of C) or (GEOL A115 with a minimum grade of C and GEOL A115L with a minimum grade of C) or (GEOL A121 with a minimum grade of C) and (MATH A105 with a minimum grade of C or MATH A121 with a minimum grade of C or MATH A151 with a minimum grade of C or MATH A152 with a minimum grade of C or MATH A155 with a minimum grade of C or MATH A211 with a minimum grade of C or MATH A212 with a minimum grade of C or MATH A221 with a minimum grade of C or MATH A251 with a minimum grade of C or MATH A251F with a minimum grade of C or MATH A252 with a minimum grade of C or MATH A252F with a minimum grade of C or MATH A253 with a minimum grade of C or ALEKS Overall Test 1 with a score of 055 or ALEKS Overall Test 2 with a score of 055 or ALEKS Overall Test 3 with a score of 055 or ALEKS Overall Test 4 with a score of 055 or ALEKS Overall Test 5 with a score of 055).
Attributes: UAA Natural Science w/ Lab GER.
GEOL A225 Earth Surface Processes 3 Credits
Introduces the identification and mapping of landforms, and quantitative study of processes that shape the earth's surface. Combines theory, field observations, basic data analysis, and modeling to investigate geomorphic systems that affect humanity.
Prerequisites: GEOL A221 with a minimum grade of C.
GEOL A310 Professional Practices in Geology 3 Credits
Introduces workplace ethics, responsibilities, and expectations of geologists in a professional role. Practices research methods, writing, and presentation techniques in the geosciences. Includes research design, proposal writing, resume and job applications, scientific writing, critical review, and oral presentation techniques.
Registration Restrictions: BS Geological Science majors only
Prerequisites: (GEOL A111 with a minimum grade of C and GEOL A111L with a minimum grade of C) or (GEOL A115 with a minimum grade of C and GEOL A115L with a minimum grade of C) or (GEOL A121 with a minimum grade of C) and (WRTG A211 with a minimum grade of D or WRTG A212 with a minimum grade of D or WRTG A213 with a minimum grade of D or WRTG A214 with a minimum grade of D or WRTG A2W with a minimum grade of D).
GEOL A315 Geological Data Visualization and Analysis 3 Credits
Introduces different types of geological data and basic computational methods for visualization and analysis. Provides skills to understand the nature of geoscience datasets and perform quantitative interpretation to fully understand many subject areas in geosciences.
Prerequisites: GEOL A225 with a minimum grade of C.
GEOL A320 Volcanology 3 Credits
The description and classification of volcanoes, volcanic eruptions, and volcanic deposits. Includes the history of volcanic studies, myths, and legends. Emphasis on the dynamics of volcanic eruptions, pyroclastic rocks, lava flows, and volcanic hazard assessment.
Prerequisites: GEOL A221 with a minimum grade of D.
GEOL A321 Mineralogy 4 Credits
Covers crystallography, including external form and internal order. Includes crystal chemistry, atomic structure, crystal structure, and compositional variation, nature and origin of physical properties of minerals. Mineral association, occurrence and paragenesis. Introduces x-ray crystallography and optical mineralogy. Laboratory includes determinative crystallography, optical mineralogy and systematic determinative mineralogy.
Prerequisites: (CHEM A105 with a minimum grade of C and CHEM A105L with a minimum grade of C) and ((GEOL A111 with a minimum grade of C and GEOL A111L with a minimum grade of C) or (GEOL A115 with a minimum grade of C and GEOL A115L with a minimum grade of C) or GEOL A121 with a minimum grade of C) and (MATH A105 with a minimum grade of C or MATH A121 with a minimum grade of C or MATH A151 with a minimum grade of C or MATH A152 with a minimum grade of C or MATH A155 with a minimum grade of C or MATH A211 with a minimum grade of C or MATH A212 with a minimum grade of C or MATH A221 with a minimum grade of C or MATH A251 with a minimum grade of C or MATH A251F with a minimum grade of C or MATH A252 with a minimum grade of C or MATH A252F with a minimum grade of C or MATH A253 with a minimum grade of C or ALEKS Overall Test 1 with a score of 055 or ALEKS Overall Test 2 with a score of 055 or ALEKS Overall Test 3 with a score of 055 or ALEKS Overall Test 4 with a score of 055 or ALEKS Overall Test 5 with a score of 055) and (PHYS A123 with a minimum grade of C and PHYS A123L with a minimum grade of C).
GEOL A322 Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology 4 Credits
Covers identification and classification of igneous and metamorphic rocks, interpretation of textures, structures, and mineralogy of rocks. Includes the study of chemical and physical principles controlling the formation of rocks, importance of various rock types in economic and industrial arenas. Extensive study of hand specimens with emphasis on composition, texture and structure.
Prerequisites: GEOL A310 with a minimum grade of C and GEOL A321 with a minimum grade of C.
GEOL A331 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy 4 Credits
Surveys sediments including origins, classification, transportation, composition, structures, and diagenesis. Includes stratigraphic principles of lithostratigraphy, biostratigraphy, magnetostratigraphy, chronostratigraphy, and seismic stratigraphy. Lab includes grain size analysis, sedimentary structures, correlation, and field practicum.
Prerequisites: GEOL A225 with a minimum grade of C and GEOL A310 with a minimum grade of C.
GEOL A333 Earthquakes and Seismic Hazards 3 Credits
Examines the geology of earthquake-prone regions in all tectonic settings and the impact that earthquakes have on society in terms of hazard assessment and preparation. Addresses fundamental reasons for failure along a fault surface in order to explain when, where and why earthquakes occur. Examines seismic waves, how they are measured, and the information they contain regarding the style of faulting that produced the earthquake. Also considers the study of ancient earthquakes, or paleoseismology, and its usefulness in predicting future earthquakes. Introduces deterministic and probabilistic methods of assessing the seismic hazard in active fault environments for enhanced earthquake preparation in high risk locations.
Prerequisites: GEOL A221 with a minimum grade of C.
GEOL A335 Structural Geology 4 Credits
Covers fundamental concepts of rock deformation: description and formation of geologic structures; brittle and ductile deformation; characteristic structures in different tectonic environments; concepts of stress, strain and brittle failure mechanics; and salt tectonics. Laboratory includes analysis of structure contours, geologic maps and cross sections, stereonets, kinematic analysis, and the Mohr circle technique.
Prerequisites: GEOL A331 with a minimum grade of C and (MATH A152 with a minimum grade of C or MATH A155 with a minimum grade of C or MATH A211 with a minimum grade of C or MATH A212 with a minimum grade of C or MATH A221 with a minimum grade of C or MATH A251 with a minimum grade of C or MATH A251F with a minimum grade of C or MATH A252 with a minimum grade of C or MATH A252F with a minimum grade of C or MATH A253 with a minimum grade of C) and PHYS A123 with a minimum grade of C and PHYS A123L with a minimum grade of C.
GEOL A345 Hydrogeology 3 Credits
Comprehensively covers the fundamentals of hydrogeology, including physical and hydraulic properties of subsurface aquifers, Darcy's Law and the groundwater flow equation, hydraulic head, storage and effective stress, regional groundwater flow, aquifer hydraulics, and water well design and development.
Special Note: Laboratory time will be used to enhance data analysis, mathematical and problem-solving skill sets.
Prerequisites: GEOL A315 with a minimum grade of C and GEOL A331 with a minimum grade of C and (MATH A251 with a minimum grade of C or MATH A251F with a minimum grade of C or MATH A252 with a minimum grade of C or MATH A252F with a minimum grade of C or MATH A253 with a minimum grade of C).
GEOL A350 Geomorphology 4 Credits
Study of landforms and processes that affect their development, including tectonics, geologic structures, bedrock lithology, streams, glaciers, groundwater, and oceans. Laboratory focuses on formation and genesis of landforms based on evidence from topographic maps and aerial photography.
Prerequisites: GEOL A221 with a minimum grade of D.
GEOL A361 Earth Resources and Society 3 Credits
A global-scale investigation of the state of water, energy and mineral resources and the linkages to society and the environment. Review of historical sources, uses and demands on water, energy and mineral resources and the connection to human population growth over time. Investigation of the scientific and social motivations for shifting how humans use water, energy and mineral resources.
Registration Restrictions: Junior or higher standing and completion of Tier 1 GER courses.
Prerequisites: (GEOL A111 with a minimum grade of C or GEOL A115 with a minimum grade of C or GEOL A121 with a minimum grade of C or GEOL A221 with a minimum grade of C) and (ENVI A211 with a minimum grade of C or ENVI A212 with a minimum grade of C).
Attributes: UAA Integrative Capstone GER.
GEOL A436 Petroleum Geology 3 Credits
Formation of hydrocarbons, their migration and accumulation in the context of the petroleum system, and their exploration and extraction. Includes an introduction to subsurface datasets used in the petroleum industry and how to integrate them. Conventional and unconventional petroleum systems are discussed in the class using examples from Alaska and around the world.
Special Note: Not available for credit to students who have completed GEOL A636.
May Be Stacked With: GEOL A636
Prerequisites: GEOL A221 with a minimum grade of C.
GEOL A437 Depositional Systems and Dynamic Stratigraphy 3 Credits
Advanced skills in sedimentary geology that can be applied in oil/gas, hydrology, and mining. Includes greater detail in depositional environments, characteristics of resultant sedimentary deposits, and sequence stratigraphy using various geologic datasets. Emphasis on hands-on application of course concepts in outcrop, core and well-log data.
Special Note: Not available for credit to students who have completed GEOL A637.
May Be Stacked With: GEOL A637
Prerequisites: GEOL A221 with a minimum grade of C.
GEOL A441 Paleoclimatology 3 Credits
Examines the fundamentals of climate science, changes in Earth's climate, and methods used to reconstruct past climates. Use of paleoclimate data from proxy records like cores of ice, peatland and ocean sediments, and tree rings to help understand how Earth's atmosphere, oceans and land interact with climate through time.
Special Note: Not available for credit to students who have completed GEOL A641.
May Be Stacked With: GEOL A641
Prerequisites: GEOL A221 with a minimum grade of C.
GEOL A444 The Cryosphere 3 Credits
Examines the components of the cryosphere: sea ice, freshwater ice, snow, glaciers, permafrost and ice sheets. Addresses how the cryosphere is changing, including interconnections with Earth systems such as climate. Explores various datasets and models, from the Arctic to the Antarctic, to learn about the fundamental geoscience processes that govern this critical Earth system component.
Prerequisites: GEOL A225 with a minimum grade of C.
GEOL A448 Structural Geology and Geomechanics 3 Credits
Examines the classification, origin, and evolution of all types of rock fractures with application to structural analysis, oil and gas reservoirs, resource recovery, engineering geology, hydrogeology, and hazards analysis. Applies continuum and rock mechanics principles to brittle deformation, including rock strength and failure criteria, stress states in the lithosphere, stress tensors, and linear elastic fracture mechanics theory.
Special Note: Students may need to provide their own transportation to a field trip location. Not available for credit to students who have completed GEOL A648.
May Be Stacked With: GEOL A648
Prerequisites: GEOL A335 with a minimum grade of C.
GEOL A461 Geochemistry 3 Credits
Introduction to principles and applications of inorganic geochemistry. Emphasis on crystal structures and substitution in crystals, equilibrium geochemistry, dissociation of acids and bases, and mineral stability. Applying the laws of thermodynamics, Eh-pH diagrams, and oxidation-reduction reactions to geologic problems. Principles of radioactivity and geochronometers for age determination. A review of applications of stable isotopes to geologic problems.
Special Note: Not available for credit to students who have completed GEOL A661.
Registration Restrictions: BS Geological Science majors
May Be Stacked With: GEOL A661
Prerequisites: CHEM A106 with a minimum grade of C and GEOL A322 with a minimum grade of C.
GEOL A463 Environmental Geochemistry 3 Credits
Principles and applications of environmental geochemistry on a global scale. Geochemical cycles and chemical mass balance of elements. Chemical weathering and the composition of natural waters. Processes affecting the distribution of trace elements in geologic environments. Stable isotope fractionation and applications to modeling environmental systems. Review of specific cases of modern environmental geochemistry problems.
Special Note: Not available for credit to students who have completed GEOL A663.
May Be Stacked With: GEOL A663
Prerequisites: GEOL A461 with a minimum grade of C.
GEOL A465 Isotope Geochemistry 3 Credits
Examine principles and applications of radiogenic and stable isotopes with emphasis on application in the hydrologic, earth, and ecosystem sciences. Focuses on both traditional and environmental aspects of isotope geochemistry and biogeochemistry and some special applications to other fields of study such as anthropology, archaeology, and forensics. A class research project will include field sampling, sample analysis, and interpretation.
May Be Stacked With: GEOL A665
Prerequisites: CHEM A106 with a minimum grade of D and GEOL A461 with a minimum grade of D.
GEOL A468 Geomicrobiology 3 Credits
Examines the mutual interactions between geology and microbiology. Emphasizes microbial processes that affect local and global environments including biogeochemical cycles, co-evolution, microbe-mineral interactions and life in extreme environments.
Crosslisted With: MBIO A468
Prerequisites: MBIO A340 with a minimum grade of C or GEOL A360 with a minimum grade of C.
Attributes: UAA Integrative Capstone GER.
GEOL A476 Applied Geophysics 3 Credits
Overview of geophysical techniques used for subsurface visualization, mapping and interpretation, with applications to natural resource exploration, geotechnical investigations and environmental studies. Techniques include gravity, magnetic, electric, seismic and well logging. Applications of mathematics and physics-based principles to image shallow and deep subsurface at local and regional scales.
Special Note: Not available for credit to students who have completed GEOL A676.
Registration Restrictions: Instructor permission required for non-majors. Background in calculus-based mathematics or physics is required for geology non-majors.
May Be Stacked With: GEOL A676
Prerequisites: GEOL A335 with a minimum grade of C and (MATH A251 with a minimum grade of C or MATH A251F with a minimum grade of C) and PHYS A124 with a minimum grade of C and PHYS A124L with a minimum grade of C.
GEOL A477 Integrated Subsurface Mapping and Analysis 3 Credits
Integration of different geologic and geophysical data for subsurface interpretation and energy exploration. Application of state-of-the-art technologies on real datasets for subsurface mapping, quantitative basin analysis, technical assessment of hydrocarbon prospects, and uncertainty analysis in active and team-based learning environments.
Special Note: Optionally, a group of five students may be selected to participate in the nationally competitive Imperial Barrel Award (IBA) competition organized by the American Association of Petroleum Geologists. GEOL A476 or GEOL A676 is recommended prior to enrollment in this course, but not required. Not available for credit to students who have completed GEOL A677.
May Be Stacked With: GEOL A677
Prerequisites: GEOL A315 with a minimum grade of C and GEOL A335 with a minimum grade of C.
GEOL A480 Geologic Field Methods 3 Credits
Introduces principles and applications of basic geologic field methods including construction of bedrock geologic maps and cross-sections. Emphasizes field note taking, geologic mapping, stratigraphic section measurement and construction. Requires students to complete several field projects including written summary reports.
Special Note: Students may be required to provide their own transportation to and from field sites.
Prerequisites: GEOL A310 with a minimum grade of C and GEOL A322 with a minimum grade of C and GEOL A335 with a minimum grade of C and GEOL A350 with a minimum grade of C.
GEOL A490 Advanced Topics in Geology 1-4 Credits
Detailed study of a selected topic in geology.
Special Note: May be repeated for credit with change of subtitle. Not available for credit to students who have completed GEOL A690 with same subtitle.
May Be Stacked With: GEOL A690
Prerequisites: GEOL A221 with a minimum grade of C.
GEOL A492 Geology Seminar 1 Credit
Lecture series with invited professional geologists, discussion of relevant professional papers and research. Topical nature of material.
Special Note: May be repeated under different subtitles for a maximum of 3 credits.
Prerequisites: GEOL A221 with a minimum grade of D.
GEOL A495 Geology Internship 1-3 Credits
Work experience in an approved position with supervision and training in various agencies and businesses. Exposes student to work environment beyond the campus setting, to acquire essential practical skills and enhance self-confidence and career direction.
Special Note: May be repeated, but only 3 credits count toward major requirements.
Registration Restrictions: Junior standing
GEOL A498 Student Research 1-3 Credits
Student research conducted on specific subjects in geology. Research topic to be approved and directed by a faculty member in the Department of Geological Sciences.
Special Note: May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.
Registration Restrictions: Faculty permission.
GEOL A499 Senior Thesis 3 Credits
Planning, preparation and completion of senior thesis for the BS in Geological Sciences.
Special Note: May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.
Registration Restrictions: Senior standing and faculty permission.
GEOL A636 Advanced Petroleum Geology 3 Credits
Advanced study of the formation of hydrocarbons, their migration and accumulation in the context of the petroleum system, and their exploration and extraction. Emphasizes interpretation of subsurface data used in the petroleum industry and their integration. Conventional and unconventional petroleum systems from Alaska and around the world included.
Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing
Special Note: Not available for credit to students who have completed GEOL A436.
May Be Stacked With: GEOL A436
GEOL A637 Advanced Depositional Systems and Dynamic Stratigraphy 3 Credits
Advanced skills in sedimentary geology that can be applied in oil/gas, hydrology, and mining. Includes greater detail in depositional environments, characteristics of resultant sedimentary deposits, and sequence stratigraphy using various geologic datasets. Emphasis on hands-on application of course concepts in outcrop, core and well-log data.
Special Note: Not available for credit to students who have completed GEOL A437.
Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing
May Be Stacked With: GEOL A437
GEOL A641 Paleoclimatology 3 Credits
Examines the fundamentals of climate science, changes in Earth's climate, and methods used to reconstruct past climates. Use of paleoclimate data from proxy records like cores of ice, peatland and ocean sediments, and tree rings to help understand how Earth's atmosphere, oceans and land interact with climate through time.
Special Note: Not available for credit to students who have completed GEOL A441. Graduate students have additional student learning outcomes and course expectations.
May Be Stacked With: GEOL A441
GEOL A648 Advanced Structural Geology and Geomechanics 3 Credits
Classification, origin and evolution of all types of rock fractures with application to structural analysis, oil and gas reservoirs, resource recovery, engineering geology, hydrogeology and hazards analysis. Application of continuum and rock mechanics principles to brittle deformation, including rock strength and failure criteria, stress states in the lithosphere, stress tensors and linear elastic fracture mechanics theory.
Special Note: Students may need to provide their own transportation to a field trip location. Not available for credit to students who have completed GEOL A448.
Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing or instructor permission.
May Be Stacked With: GEOL A448
GEOL A661 Advanced Geochemistry 3 Credits
Introduction to principles and applications of inorganic geochemistry. Emphasis on crystal structures and substitution in crystals, equilibrium geochemistry, dissociation of acids and bases, and mineral stability. Applying the laws of thermodynamics, Eh-pH diagrams, and oxidation-reduction reactions to geologic problems. Principles of radioactivity and geochronometers for age determination. A review of applications of stable isotopes to geologic problems.
Special Note: Not available for credit to students who have completed GEOL A461.
Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing or instructor permission
May Be Stacked With: GEOL A461
GEOL A663 Environmental Geochemistry 3 Credits
Principles and applications of environmental geochemistry on a global scale. Geochemical cycles and chemical mass balance of elements. Chemical weathering and the composition of natural waters. Processes affecting the distribution of trace elements in geologic environments. Stable isotope fractionation and applications to modeling environmental systems. Review of specific cases of modern environmental geochemistry problems. Independent research project required.
Special Note: Students are required to have background in physical and historical geology. Not available for credit to students who have completed GEOL A463.
Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing or instructor approval
May Be Stacked With: GEOL A463
GEOL A665 Isotope Geochemistry 3 Credits
Principles and applications of radiogenic and stable isotopes with emphasis on applications in the hydrologic, earth and ecosystem sciences. Focus on both traditional and environmental aspects of isotope geochemistry and biogeochemistry and some special applications to other fields of study such as anthropology, archaeology and forensics. A class research project will include field sampling, sample analysis and interpretation. Independent research project required.
Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing
May Be Stacked With: GEOL A465
Prerequisites: CHEM A106 with a minimum grade of D and GEOL A461 with a minimum grade of D.
GEOL A676 Applied Geophysics 3 Credits
Overview of geophysical techniques used for subsurface visualization, mapping and interpretation, with applications to natural resource exploration, geotechnical investigations and environmental studies. Techniques include gravity, magnetic, electric, seismic and well logging. Applications of mathematics and physics-based principles to image shallow and deep subsurface at local and regional scales.
Special Note: Not available for credit to students who have completed GEOL A476.
Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing or instructor permission.
May Be Stacked With: GEOL A476
GEOL A677 Integrated Subsurface Mapping and Analysis 3 Credits
Integration of different geologic and geophysical data for subsurface interpretation and energy exploration. Application of state-of-the-art technologies on real datasets for subsurface mapping, quantitative basin analysis, technical assessment of hydrocarbon prospects, and uncertainty analysis in active and team-based learning environments.
Special Note: A group of five students will be selected to participate at the Imperial Barrel Award (IBA) competition organized by the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG). Not available for credit to students who have completed GEOL A477.
May Be Stacked With: GEOL A477
GEOL A678 Petroleum Geophysics and Petrophysics 3 Credits
Principles and methods in seismic analysis and petrophysics, with emphasis on hydrocarbon exploration from conventional and unconventional reservoirs and CO2 storage. Extensive practical training on 2D/3D seismic data analysis, and integration with petrophysical logs to interpret structural and stratigraphic features, analyze subsurface lithology, pore fluid, and map reservoir geobodies.
Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing or instructor permission. Basic understanding of structural geology and/or stratigraphy required.
GEOL A688 Professional Project 3 Credits
Individualized professional project in an area of geological sciences as related to the profession. Project topic must be approved by the graduate committee.
Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing or instructor permission.
GEOL A689 Geology Graduate Professional Practices 3 Credits
Professional development of graduate students in preparation for careers in the geosciences.
Registration Restrictions: Graduate students must take this course by the end of the second semester of their degree program.
GEOL A690 Graduate Topics in Geology 1-4 Credits
Intensive study of narrowly defined topic in geology with emphasis on current problems. Independent research project required.
Special Note: Students are required to have background in physical and historical geology. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits with change of subtitle. Not available for credit to students who have completed GEOL A490 with the same subtitle.
Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing or instructor approval.
May Be Stacked With: GEOL A490
GEOL A698 Directed Research 1-6 Credits
Thesis-specific research for the Master of Science in Applied Geological Sciences. Research topic must be approved by thesis advisor.
Special Note: May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits.
Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing and thesis advisor approval
GEOL A699 Graduate Thesis 1-3 Credits
Preparation and completion of thesis for the Master of Science in Applied Geological Sciences.
Special Note: May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits.
Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing and permission of graduate advisor required.