Geology students learn about the wide range of internal and external earth processes that shape our world. In geology, students study topics such as rocks and minerals, volcanoes, earthquakes and landslides, all topics that affect us here in northern Nevada.
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| GEOL |
100 |
Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Natural Disasters |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none
Investigates geology of the dynamic earth: natural hazards and catastrophes, and geology of natural resources. Includes four laboratory experiences. |
| GEOL |
101 |
Physical Geology |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: MATH 120 or MATH 126 or higher or consent of instructor
Covers fundamental principles of geology: tectonics; minerals; igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary processes; and geologic time. |
| GEOL |
102 |
Earth and Life Through Time |
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Credits: 4. Prerequisites: GEOL 101 & GEOL 103
Studies the history of the earth and the origins of its landforms from the far past to the present time, age dating, evolution of organisms, times of extinction, mountain building episodes, and periods of glaciation. |
| GEOL |
103 |
Physical Geology Laboratory |
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Credits: 1. Prerequisites: GEOL 101 & MATH 120 or MATH 126 or higher, or consent of instructor (GEOL 101 may be taken concurrently)
Offers experimental and in-depth investigations designed to illustrate fundamental principles of geology. |
| GEOL |
111B |
Geology of Death Valley National Park |
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Credits: 2. Prerequisites: none
Provides a general field experience in geology for students with little or no earth science background. Teaches the basics of rock identification, landform analysis and identification, and interpretation of modern and ancient geologic events through field study of Death Valley National Park. |
| GEOL |
112B |
Geology of Eastern Sierra |
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Credits: 2. Prerequisites: none
Provides a general field experience in geology for students with little or no earth science background. Teaches the basics of rock identification, landform analysis and identification, and interpretation of modern and ancient geologic events through field study of the Eastern Sierra Nevada. Field study will include Mono Lake, Long Valley caldera, White Mountains, faults, and past glaciation in the area. |
| GEOL |
113B |
Geology of Lassen Volcanic National Park |
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Credits: 2. Prerequisites: none
Provides a two-and-a-half day field experience in geology for students with little or no earth science background. Teaches the basics of volcanic rock identification, history of the Cascade Range, and interpretation of modern and ancient geologic events through field study of Lassen Volcanic National Park. |
| GEOL |
127 |
Prehistoric Life |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none
Surveys the history and the classification of fossil plants and animals, methods of interpretation of the fossil records, evolution of form and structure and the sequence of fossils in rocks. |
| GEOL |
132 |
Rocks & Minerals |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none
Focuses on the identification of rocks and minerals. Includes an introduction to the crystallography and chemistry of minerals as well as the petrology of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks, Concludes with an overview of ore deposits. |
| GEOL |
201 |
Geology of Nevada |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: GEOL 101 or consent of instructor
Covers important geological developments in Nevada that have occurred throughout geologic time. At least one field trip will be required. |
| GEOL |
299B |
Special Topics in Geology |
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Credits: 1–5. Prerequisites: none
Provides a study of selected topics in geology for students with little or no earth science background. Can include field experiences. |
