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GEOL 140 Geology of West Virginia and the Appalachian Region (3)
Prerequisites: None
Geologic evolution of West Virginia and the Appalachian region. Includes analysis and interpretation of geologic data and required field excursions.
Three hours lecture.
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GEOL 202 Evolution of Earth Systems (4)
Prerequisites: GEOL 101 , or GEOL 140 , or PHSC 104
Study of changes in the Earth’s crust, global climate, oceans, and life through 4.6 billion years of geological time. Topics include fossils, mass extinctions, and the geologic development of the Appalachians. Lab emphasizes field study of southern West Virginia geology.
Three hours lecture, three hours lab
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GEOL 205 Environmental and Applied Geology (4)
Prerequisites: GEOL 101 , or GEOL 140 or PHSC 104 . MATH 103 recommended.
Scientific and engineering solutions to environmental problems. Includes study of surface and groundwater resources, natural hazards, geophysical methods and the mechanics of Earth materials.
Three hours lecture, two hours lab or field.
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GEOL 215 Field Studies in Appalachian Geology (3)
Prerequisites: GEOL 101 , GEOL 202 .
A regional field study of the geology of the Appalachians and an introduction to geologic field methods. Field laboratory work required. Additional fee for summer travel.
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GEOL 220 Special Topics: Geology (1-5)
Prerequisites: Specified by instructor.
Courses in selected areas of geology or environmental science. Specific topics to be announced and indicated by title on transcript. Examples include Environmental Remote Sensing, Resource Geology. May be taken for credit repeatedly.
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GEOL 320 Special Topics: Geology (1-5)
Prerequisites: Specified by instructor.
Courses in selected areas of geology or environmental geoscience. Specific topics to be announced and indicated by title on transcript. May be taken for credit repeatedly.
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GEOL 380 Sedimentary Geology (4)
Prerequisites: GEOL 101 and GEOL 202 .
Principles of stratigraphy and sedimentology, including the origin and interpretation of sedimentary environments and rocks. Lab emphasizes field techniques, analysis, and interpretation.
Three hours lecture, three hours lab or field.
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GEOL 385 Structural Geology (4)
Prerequisites: GEOL 101 and MATH 103 (or equivalent proficiency); MATH 104 and PHYS 101 or PHYS 201 (or concurrently) recommended.
Study of the mechanics and physics of rock deformation, the origin of geologic structures, and global mountain-building processes. Lab emphasizes geometric problem solving and Appalachian field studies.
Three hours lecture, three hours lab or field.
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GEOL 404 Field Geology I (3)
Prerequisites: GEOL 202 , GEOL 369 , and permission of instructor. GEOL 385 recommended.
Techniques and practice of geologic field mapping in diverse settings. Includes map and cross-section preparation, structural analysis, and written interpretive reports. Taught off campus at locations in the Appalachians and Rocky Mountains as a field laboratory capstone. Additional fee for summer travel required.
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GEOL 405 Field Geology II (3)
Prerequisites: GEOL 404 or concurrently
A continuation of GEOL 404 . Additional fee for summer travel required.
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GEOL 420 Special Topics: Geology or Environmental Science (1-4)
Prerequisites: Specified by instructor.
Courses in selected topics to be announced. Topics indicated by title on transcript; recent examples include: Tectonics of Mountain Belts, Ground Penetrating Radar, Groundwater Hydrology. May be taken for credit repeatedly.
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GEOL 4701 Geology Research I (3)
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Independent research in geology. Projects will be developed and completed by the student under direction of a faculty advisor.
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GEOL 4702 Geology Research II (3)
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Independent research in geology. Projects will be developed and completed by the student under direction of a faculty advisor.
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GEOL 4703 Geology Research III (3)
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Independent research in geology. Projects will be developed and completed by the student under the direction of a faculty advisor.
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GEOL 4704 Geology Research IV (3)
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Independent research in geology. Projects will be developed and completed by the student under the direction of a faculty advisor.
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