Catalog Review

For Course Qualities In Effect For 2019-20

Process Date: 29-MAR-2024

GEOL - Geology

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: 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
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
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

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: 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
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
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

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: 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
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
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

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: IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 09 - Tutorial 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: 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: IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 14 - Directed Study 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: 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: IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: No 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: IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 10 - IS 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: 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: 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
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course
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

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: IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 09 - Tutorial 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+)
UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course
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: IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 14 - Directed Study 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+)
UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course
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: IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: No 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+)
UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course
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.

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: IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 10 - IS 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+)
UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course
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.

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: IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 09 - Tutorial 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+)
UL05 - 600-699 Capstone Course
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: IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 14 - Directed Study 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+)
UL05 - 600-699 Capstone Course
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: IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: No 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+)
UL05 - 600-699 Capstone Course
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.

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: 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+)
UL05 - 600-699 Capstone Course
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.