• GEOL 2070: Intro to Oceanography

  4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Survey of ocean processes, including the major sub disciplines of physical, geological, chemical, and biological oceanography. Studies the form of the world ocean; composition and chemistry of seawater; circulation, currents, waves and tides; nutrients and organisms; estuaries and coastal processes; origin and distribution of deep-sea sediments; and impacts of human activities. Prerequisites: GEOL 1005, 1100, 1200, 1500 or ENR 1500; MATH 1405 or 1450.
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• GEOL 2080: Gen Field Geology

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Covers basic concepts of geology and field techniques emphasizing interpretation of geologic features in the field. Weekly field trip required. Identical to GEOL3080. Credit not allowed if completed GEOL 4717. Prerequisites: GEOL 1100, 1200 or 1005.
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• GEOL 2100: Strat and Sediment

  4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Introduces principles of stratigraphy, materials and processes of sedimentation. Laboratory includes study and interpretation of sedimentary rocks, sedimentary structures and stratigraphic techniques. Field trip required. Prerequisite: GEOL 2010.
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• GEOL 2120: Quantitative GeoMethods

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  The course focuses on fundamental mathematical concepts used in geosciences. This course fulfills the Quantitative Reasoning (Q) requirement of the 2015 University Studies Program, by providing the tools to solve quantitative problems in geosciences application.
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• GEOL 2150: Geomorphology

  4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Discusses general principles of landform description and analysis. Prerequisite: GEOL 1100 or equivalent.
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• GEOL 2220: Communicating Earth Science

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  This course will focus on communicating science to non-scientists. Students will deliver earth science information through written, digital and oral presentations designed to be informative and interesting to the public. Proposed Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in GEOL 2010, COM 1.
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• GEOL 3005: Principles of Geophysics

  4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Mechanisms and driving forces of Earth deformation, at length-scales from the tectonic to the microstructural. Introduces solid bodies, including stress and strain, with applications to plate tectonics, and surficial processes. Heat flow, electrical and electromagnetic fields are introduced, with applications to tectonic and hydrologic problems. (Normally offered fall semester). Prerequisites: 1000-level GEOL course with lab, PHYS 1110 or 1210.
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• GEOL 3040: Introduction to Groundwater

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  This class will introduce the basic principles of Groundwater Hydrology such as hydrological cycle, mass balance, fluid properties, mechanics of flow through porous media, Darcy's law, aquifer and aquitards, groundwater wells, groundwater geology, and surface water/groundwater interaction. Prerequisites: Students must have a grade of B or above in MATH1405 or MATH1450
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• GEOL 3051: Bldg. & Sust. a Habit. Planet

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  This course will examine the complex natural processes that led to the emergence of life on Earth, and threats to its' habitability. Students will develop an understanding of the mechanical and chemical forces that govern geological processes on our habitable planet and the nexus between geology and life. Prerequisite: GEOL 1101.
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• GEOL 3110: Invertebrate Paleo

  4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Encompasses taxonomy and morphology of major groups of invertebrate fossils. Includes examples of their use in correlation, environmental reconstruction and interpretation of evolution. Cross listed with ZOO 3110. Prerequisite: GEOL 1200. (Normally offered spring semester)
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