GEO 101 Intro to Physical Geology. 3 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Fall

Corequisite(s): GEO 102.

3cr. Presents an in-depth introduction to geology and earth science through the study of earth materials, plate tectonics, mountain building, natural hazards, climate, and the interaction and control of these factors on humans and the natural world.

Lecture Hours 3

Department: Sciences - Biology & Phys Sci

GEO 102 Intro to Physical Geology Lab. 1 Credit

Term Typically Offered: Fall

Corequisite(s): GEO 101.

Enhances the lecture material of GEO 101 through the usage of experiential activities.

Lab Hours 1

Department: Sciences - Biology & Phys Sci

GEO 112 Montana Geology. 2 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Fall

Corequisite(s): GEO 102.

2cr. Presents an introduction to fundamental geology and earth science concepts as applied to real world examples in Montana, northern Wyoming, and Yellowstone. Geo102 lab is required to satisfy the Physical Science General Education requirement.

Lecture Hours 2

Department: Sciences - Biology & Phys Sci

GEO 205 Mineralogy. 4 Credits

Prerequisite(s): GEO 101.

Surveys crystallography, chemistry and physics of minerals, and mineral field occurrences and associations. Studies will also include identification, classification, and interpretation of origin, chemistry, and mineralogical compositions of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Lab included. Field trips required.

Lecture Hours 3, Lab Hours 1

Department: Sciences - Biology & Phys Sci

GEO 211 Earth History & Evolution. 3 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Spring

Prerequisite(s): GEO 101 or GEO 112.

Corequisite(s): GEO 212.

3cr. Presents a systematic study of the earth through geologic time by analysis of the geological evolution of earth and its sequence of life forms reconstructed from the paleontological record. Lab required.

Lecture Hours 3

Department: Sciences - Biology & Phys Sci

GEO 212 Earth History & Evolution Lab. 1 Credit

Term Typically Offered: Spring

Corequisite(s): GEO 211.

1cr. Enhances the lecture material of GEO 211 through the usage of experiential activities.

Lab Hours 1

Department: Sciences - Biology & Phys Sci

GEO 309 Sedimentation and Stratigraphy. 3 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Fall

Prerequisite(s): GEO 101.

3cr. Introduces a basic understanding of the origin and classification of sedimentary rocks, physical and chemical processes of sedimentation and diagenesis, depositional environments, and stratigraphic principles, correlation methods, and modern methods in sedimentologic and stratigraphic analysis. Field intensive.

Lecture Hours 3

Department: Sciences - Biology & Phys Sci

GEO 315 Structural Geology. 4 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Spring

Prerequisite(s): GEO 211 & GEO 212.

4cr. Introduces types of geologic structures and orogenic processes as well as geometry, kinematics, and dynamics of natural rock deformation. Laboratory will focus on modern structural analysis methods. Field intensive.

Lecture Hours 3, Lab Hours 2

Department: Sciences - Biology & Phys Sci

GEO 428 Field Methods. 3 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Summer

Prerequisite(s): GEO 309 and GEO 315 and GPHY 282.

3cr. (3 other/wk) Provides an introduction to the basic field methods used in geoscience to prepare students for field-based research and careers. Instruction will involve a mix of background lectures, in-class activities, and targeted field trips to collect original data. Requires extensive hiking and outdoor physical challenges, and occasional multi-day, overnight trips. Field intensive.

Department: Sciences - Biology & Phys Sci

GEO 490 Undergraduate Research. 1-6 Credits

Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or consent of instructor.

Provides students the opportunity to conduct a research project under the supervision of a faculty member, including library and experimental research as appropriate, analysis of the results, and the submission of a formal research report upon completion of the project.

Department: Sciences - Biology & Phys Sci

GEO 491 Special Topics. 1-12 Credits

Department: Sciences - Biology & Phys Sci

GEO 492 Independent Study. 1-4 Credits

Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor.

Provides advanced students an opportunity to explore material not covered by regular Earth Science courses. A contract describing the study must be completed at the time of enrollment.

Department: Sciences - Biology & Phys Sci

GEO 498 Internship/Cooperative Educ. 1-9 Credits

Department: Sciences - Biology & Phys Sci