Catalog Review

For Course Qualities In Effect For 2018-19

Process Date: 26-APR-2024

GEOL - Geology

110	INTRODUCTORY GEOLOGY	Active
	Long Title: Introductory Geology

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	24	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	04 - Standard Plus Lab	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

A001 - Laboratory Course
G014 - XX Nat Sci Lab Crs GER (86cr)
G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S016 - XX Geology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL02 - 100-199 Introductory Course

Prerequisites:
Description:	An introduction to the study of the Earth, examining the interdependent global systems (atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, tectosphere) that set Earth apart from its planetary neighbors. Emphasis is also placed on human participation in and perturbation of these systems. One lab per week. This course may not be taken on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis.

150	ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE	Active
	Long Title: Environmental Science

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:	ENST 150	Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	20	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	04 - Standard Plus Lab	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

A001 - Laboratory Course
A005 - Cross-Listed Course
G014 - XX Nat Sci Lab Crs GER (86cr)
G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S016 - XX Geology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL02 - 100-199 Introductory Course

Prerequisites:	Freshman or sophomore standing; consent of instructor required for juniors and seniors
Description:	Presents principles of biology, chemistry, geology, and physics that relate to such environmental issues as resource limitation, pollution, and environmental degradation. Designed to foster understanding of scientific measures of environmental quality. One laboratory per week. PREREQUISITES: Freshman or sophomore standing; consent of instructor required for juniors and seniors

214	WEATHER CLIMATE & CHANGE	Active
	Long Title: Weather, Climate, and Climate Change

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:	GEOL 214	Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	16	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

A005 - Cross-Listed Course
G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S016 - XX Geology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs

Prerequisites:	GEOL 110 or 150
Description:	A study of basic meteorologic principles and climate patterns. These phenomena will be discussed in relation to evidence of past climate change and implications of global warming on future climate. PREREQUISITES: GEOL 110 or 150

220	ENVR REMOTE SENSING & GIS APPL	Active
	Long Title: Environmental Remote Sensing and GIS Applications

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:	GEOL 220	Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	16	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	04 - Standard Plus Lab	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:

GEOL 110; high school physics recommended

Description:

Fundamentals of electromagnetic radiation and the interaction of radiation with matter are introduced as the basis of remote sensing. Interpretation and manipulation of remotely sensed images are used to demonstrate the wealth of information remote sensing provides. Applications and case studies from geology, environmental science, ecology, agronomy, and urban planning will be explored. High school physics recommended. Lecture and laboratory. PREREQUISITES: GEOL 110; high school physics recommended

240	EARTH CHEMISTRY: LOW TEMP	Active
	Long Title: Chemistry of the Earth: Low-Temperature Environments

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:	GEOL 240	Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	04 - Standard Plus Lab	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	GEOL 110 and CHEM 115; concurrent enrollment in GEOL 245
Description:	An introduction to the geochemical processes at the Earth¿s surface. Emphasis is placed on how chemical processes such as thermodynamics, phase equilibria, and oxidation-reduction reactions shape the Earth surface and near-surface environments. PREREQUISITES: GEOL 110 and CHEM 115; concurrent enrollment in GEOL 245

245	MINERALOGICAL ANALYSIS	Active
	Long Title: Mineralogical Analysis

Units:	3	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S016 - XX Geology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs

Prerequisites:

Concurrent enrollment in GEOL 240/ENST 240

Description:

This course serves as an introduction to mineralogical analyses. Students will utilize a variety of analytical techniques including Polarized Light Microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and Scanning Electron Microscopy to study crystallography and mineral chemistry. Students will use these tools to analyze a variety of geological samples including rocks, soils, and sediments. Intended to be taken simultaneously with GEOL 240. PREREQUISITES: Concurrent enrollment in GEOL 240/ENST 240

250	EARTH CHEMISTRY: HIGH TEMP	Active
	Long Title: Chemistry of the Earth: High-Temperature Environments

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	04 - Standard Plus Lab	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	GEOL 110 and CHEM 116; GEOL 240 and GEOL 245
Description:	Introduction to the chemical processes that form igneous and metamorphic rocks, with emphasis on how mineralogical, chemical, and isotopic clues can be used to gather information about Earth’s early history and its inaccessible interior. One lab per week. PREREQUISITES: GEOL 110 and CHEM 116; GEOL 240 and GEOL 245

260	INTRODUCTION TO PALEOBIOLOGY	Active
	Long Title: Introduction to Paleobiology

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	04 - Standard Plus Lab	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	GEOL 110 or BIOL 110
Description:	An organismal and systems approach to the study of the marine and terrestrial fossil record. The course will focus on diversification and extinction of biotas in the context of the environmental history of Earth. Lecture and laboratory. PREREQUISITES: GEOL 110 or BIOL 110

265	BIOGEOCHEMISTRY	Active
	Long Title: Biogeochemistry

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:	BIOL 265	Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	10	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

A001 - Laboratory Course
A005 - Cross-Listed Course
G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S016 - XX Geology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs

Prerequisites:	BIOL 130 or GEOL 110
Description:	This course explores fundamental cycles between earth's major reservoirs of nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, carbon and water. Through lecture and group presentations, students will gain a solid understanding of the fundamentals of biogeochemical cycles and the mechanism underlying the biological transformations of those elements. Lecture and laboratory. PREREQUISITES: BIOL 130 or GEOL 110

340	ADVANCED GEOCHEMISTRY	Active
	Long Title: Advanced Geochemistry

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:	GEOL 340	Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	04 - Standard Plus Lab	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	GEOL 240 and CHEM 115, or consent of instructor; CHEM 116 recommended
Description:	A more detailed investigation of geochemical principles and processes through the investigation of important geochemical issues. Readings come heavily from the primary literature. PREREQUISITES: GEOL 240 and CHEM 115, or consent of instructor; CHEM 116 recommended

360	SURFICIAL PROCESSES	Active
	Long Title: Physics of the Earth: Surface Environments

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:	GEOL 360	Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	04 - Standard Plus Lab	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:

GEOL 110 and 240 or consent of instructor; PHYS 141 or 151 recommended

Description:

This course studies the movement of water, solute, and sediment through the landscape and the resulting properties and distribution of surficial earth materials and landforms. Topics include weathering; soil development; runoff; mass movement; river, glacial, and coastal processes; and deposition in sedimentary environments. One lab per week. PREREQUISITES: GEOL 110 and 240 or consent of instructor; PHYS 141 or 151 recommended

370	SUB-SURFACE PHY PROCESSES	Active
	Long Title: Physics of the Earth: Sub-Surface Processes

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	04 - Standard Plus Lab	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	GEOL 240 or consent of instructor
Description:	Introduction to the study of the mechanics of Earth’s crust and mantle, including mountain-building processes, seismicity and faulting, mantle convection, interpretation of deformed rocks. Four-day field trip late in term. One lab per week. PREREQUISITES: GEOL 240 or consent of instructor

390	TUTORIAL IN GEOLOGY	Active
	Long Title: Tutorial Studies in Geology

Units:	1 TO 98	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	Yes
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	Yes
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	09 - Tutorial	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.
Description:	Advanced work, arranged and carried out in consultation with an instructor. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.

391	DIRECTED STUDY IN GEOLOGY	Active
	Long Title: Directed Study in Geology

Units:	1 TO 98	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	Yes
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	Yes
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	14 - Directed Study	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.
Description:	Directed study follows a syllabus set primarily by the instructor to meet the needs or interests of an individual student or small group of students. The main goal of directed study is knowledge or skill acquisition, not research or creative work. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.

395	INTERNSHIP IN GEOLOGY	Active
	Long Title: Internship in Geology

Units:	1 TO 98	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	Yes
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	Yes
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	08 - Internship/Practica	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

A010 - Internship
G016 - XX Add Nat Sci GER (86cr)
G040 - XX Nat Science Div GER (01cr)
N006 - XX BM Natural Science (95cr)
N015 - XX BM Natural Science (01cr)
S016 - XX Geology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs

Prerequisites:

To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.

Description:

An opportunity for students to gain work experience in industry, government, or the non-profit sector. The academic component, supervised by a Lawrence instructor, includes readings, discussion with the instructor, and a formal presentation and written report, which can be used to satisfy the geology department’s senior seminar requirement. (Grades are based on this academic work.) Intended to be used for research that is later developed into an honors project. Applications for an internship must be submitted by the fifth week of the term preceding the proposed internship. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.

399	INDEPENDENT STUDY IN GEOLOGY	Active
	Long Title: Independent Study in Geology

Units:	1 TO 98	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	Yes
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	Yes
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	10 - IS	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.
Description:	Advanced research, arranged in consultation with the department. Students considering an honors project should register for this course, for one or more terms. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.

430	WATERSHED HYDROLOGY	Active
	Long Title: Watershed Hydrology

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:	GEOL 430	Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	24	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	04 - Standard Plus Lab	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	GEOL 110; PHYS 141 or 151 recommended
Description:	An introduction to the basic components of the hydrologic cycle, focusing on surface water and groundwater systems. Measurement and analysis of hydrologic data are emphasized. Application to contemporary issues such as flooding, watershed development, and groundwater contamination will be discussed. PREREQUISITES: GEOL 110; PHYS 141 or 151 recommended

520	SELECTED TOPICS IN GEOLOGY	Active
	Long Title: Seminar in Selected Topics in Geology

Units:	1 TO 98	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:

Open to students with a declared major in the natural sciences

Description:

An opportunity for students to read and analyze primary literature on significant topics in geology.

Topic for Spring 2019: The Art of Geology
An exploration of the intersections between the geosciences and visual arts, including the evolving aesthetic conventions for illustrations in geologic textbooks and professional journals; new approaches to the graphical depiction of large and complex datasets; and the capacity for artworks to communicate scientific ideas to the public. Each student will design and create a two- or three-dimensional work that embodies geologic information or conveys a geologic concept, to be displayed in a collective exhibit at the end of the term.

550	SEMINAR IN FIELD GEOLOGY	Active
	Long Title: Seminar in Field Geology

Units:	3	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	Yes
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	GEOL 110 and consent of instructor
Description:	During spring break, winter break, or prior to Term I, students conduct field investigations at an area of geological complexity, such as the Grand Canyon, Death Valley, Wyoming, Hawaii, the Florida Keys, southern Colorado, or Puerto Rico. May be repeated for credit when topic is different. PREREQUISITES: GEOL 110 and consent of instructor

580	JUNIOR SEMINAR IN GEOLOGY	Active
	Long Title: Junior Seminar in Geology

Units:	3	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:

Declared geology major or minor and junior standing, or consent of instructor.

Description:

The goal of the Junior Seminar is to engage geology majors in the scientific process. The course begins with consideration of the history of geology as a discipline. We discuss modes of thinking that are shared with other scientific disciplines as well as those unique to the geosciences, and we read seminal papers that shaped the development of the field. With the guidance of a faculty member, each student identifies a topic to investigate in depth. Students lead discussions, prepare literature reviews and give final presentations on their topics. The topic a student explores in the junior seminar may be (but is not required to be) the same as the one studied intensively in the Senior Capstone course (GEOL 620). For some students, the junior seminar topic may also be linked to a research project to be continued over the summer and/or through the student's senior year as an independent study or honors project. PREREQUISITES: Declared geology major or minor and junior standing, or consent of instructor.

590	TUTORIAL IN GEOLOGY	Active
	Long Title: Tutorial Studies in Geology

Units:	1 TO 98	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	Yes
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	Yes
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	09 - Tutorial	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.
Description:	Advanced work, arranged and carried out in consultation with an instructor. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.

591	DIRECTED STUDY IN GEOLOGY	Active
	Long Title: Directed Study in Geology

Units:	1 TO 98	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	Yes
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	Yes
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	14 - Directed Study	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.
Description:	Directed study follows a syllabus set primarily by the instructor to meet the needs or interests of an individual student or small group of students. The main goal of directed study is knowledge or skill acquisition, not research or creative work. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.

595	INTERNSHIP IN GEOLOGY	Active
	Long Title: Internship in Geology

Units:	1 TO 98	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	Yes
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	Yes
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	08 - Internship/Practica	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:

To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.

Description:

599	INDEPENDENT STUDY IN GEOLOGY	Active
	Long Title: Independent Study in Geology

Units:	1 TO 98	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	Yes
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	Yes
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	10 - IS	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.
Description:	Advanced research, arranged in consultation with the department. Students considering an honors project should register for this course, for one or more terms. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.

620	SENIOR CAPSTONE IN GEOLOGY	Active
	Long Title: Senior Capstone in Geology

Units:	3	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:

GEOL 580, declared geology major or minor and senior standing, or consent of instructor.

Description:

The goal of this course is to assist geology majors in becoming scientific practitioners. The course places emphasis on framing testable hypotheses, collecting and analyzing meaningful datasets, and developing models of geologic phenomena. Each student applies these skills to a particular project or problem in the earth sciences. PREREQUISITES: GEOL 580, declared geology major or minor and senior standing, or consent of instructor.

690	TUTORIAL IN GEOLOGY	Active
	Long Title: Tutorial Studies in Geology

Units:	1 TO 98	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	Yes
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	Yes
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	09 - Tutorial	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.
Description:	Advanced work, arranged and carried out in consultation with an instructor. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.

691	DIRECTED STUDY IN GEOL	Active
	Long Title: Directed Study in Geology

Units:	1 TO 98	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	Yes
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	Yes
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	14 - Directed Study	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.
Description:	Directed study follows a syllabus set primarily by the instructor to meet the needs or interests of an individual student or small group of students. The main goal of directed study is knowledge or skill acquisition, not research or creative work. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.

695	INTERNSHIP IN GEOLOGY	Active
	Long Title: Internship in Geology

Units:	1 TO 98	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	Yes
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	Yes
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	08 - Internship/Practica	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:

To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.

Description:

699	INDEPENDENT STUDY IN GEOLOGY	Active
	Long Title: Independent Study in Geology

Units:	1 TO 98	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	Yes
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	Yes
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	10 - IS	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.
Description:	Advanced research, arranged in consultation with the department. Students considering an honors project should register for this course, for one or more terms. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.