Geology (Geol)
1. Physical Geology (4)
Processes and materials which together produce the different topographic
and geologic features of the earth. Plate tectonic theory (including continental
drift) as the unifying model to explain geologic phenomena. Effects of geology
on man. (3 lecture, 2 lab hours) (CAN GEOL 2)
2. Evolution of Life and Continents (3)
Origin and evolution of the earth as revealed by the rock record and by
fossil remains. Special emphasis on the evolution of life and on the physical
development of North America. (3 lecture hours)
2L. Evolution of Life and Continents Laboratory (1)
Introductory laboratory study of rocks, geologic time, paleontology, stratigraphy
and geologic maps as they relate to the interpretation of regional geologic
history and the evolution of lie. Geol 2L is required to fulfill General
Education requirements. (3 lab hours)
3. Introductory Field Studies (1)
Prerequisite: Geol 1 or 15 (concurrently.) Weekend supervised field trips
to areas such as Yosemite, Sequoia, San Joaquin Valley and the Coast Ranges.
12. Mineralogy (3)
Geol 13 concurrent in the geology major. Prerequisite: high school chemistry.
Properties, relationships, uses origin of minerals; determination of common
minerals by physical and other tests. Field trips may be required. (2 lecture,
3 lab hours)
13. Crystallography (2)
Prerequisite: high school chemistry,trigonometry. Form and structure of
of crystals. (1 lecture, 3 lab hours)
15. The Earth and Its History (5)
Portion of Man/Woman and the Natural Environment Cluster. Physical and historical
geology, including man's use of the earth and the impact of that use on
the earth. Lecture, lab, and fieldwork. (MNE program field trip fee, $300)
30. Introductory Field Methods (2)
Prerequisites: Geol 1 or 15, Math 5. Introduction to methods and instruments
used in geologic fieldwork. CR/NC grading only. (6 lab/field hours) (Weekend
field trips required; field trip fee may be required.)
100. Optical Mineralogy (3)
Prerequisites: Geol 13. Optical properties of minerals; identification of
minerals by optical methods. Manipulation and use of petrographic microscope.
(2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
101. Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology (4)
Prerequisites: Geol 30, 100; Chem 1B (or concurrently). Origin classification,
textures, structures, and geologic setting of igneous and metamorphic rocks;
examination of samples in outcrop, hand specimen, and thin section. Weekend
field trips required. (3 lecture, 3 lab hours)
102. Sedimentary Petrology (3)
Prerequisites: Geol 30, 100, 101 (or concurrently). Origin, classifications,
textures, and structures of sedimentary rocks; examination of samples in
hand specimen and thin section. Weekend field trips required. (2 lecture,
3 lab hours)
104W. Scientific Writing (1)
Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of Engl 1. Organizing of the scientific
report, involving concise and logical presentation of data. Topics include
analysis of abstract writing, bibliographical format, and scientific styles
regarding punctuation and footnotes, preparation of illustrations. (3 lab
hours) Meets Upper-Division Writing Skills requirement for graduation.
105. Geomorphology (3)
Prerequisite: Geol 1 or 15. Landforms, climates, geologic processes, and
their in terrelation in shaping the earth's surface today and in the geologic
past. Interpre tation of topographic maps and aerial photographs. Field
trips required. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
106. Structural Geology (3)
Prerequisites: upper-division writing skills requirement must be satisfied;
Geol 30, trigonometry, Phys 2A (or concurrently). Recognition, representation,
and interpretation of structural features of the earth's crust. Includes
consideration of theoretical and mechanical principles involved in defor
mation of solid bodies. Study of regional tectonics and major structural
provinces. Field trips re quired. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
107. Advanced Field Methods (3)
Prerequisites: Geol 30, 101, 102, 104, 106. Field trips to areas of diverse
geology; observation, description, and mapping of geologic phenomena. Includes
written reports of areas selected for study. Students should contact the
department for details. (9 lab hours usually including fieldwork on weekends
or during January intercession and spring vacation) (Field trip fee may
be required.)
108A. Field Geology (4)
Prerequisites: senior standing or permission of instructor; Geol 107; Geol
108B concurrently. Geologic reconnaissance and mapping in field groups.
Usually conducted in early summer. When taken concurrently, Geol 108A and
108B satisfy the senior major requirement for the B.S. in Geology. Approved
for SP grading. (Field trip fee may be required.)
108B. Field Geology -- Reports (1)
Prerequisites: senior standing or permission of instructor; Geol 108A concurrently.
Written presentation of fieldwork conducted in Geol 108A. When taken concurrently,
Geol 108A and 108B satis fy the senior major requirement for the B.S. in
Geology. Approved for SP grading. (1 lecture hour)
110. Invertebrate Paleontology (3)
Prerequisites: Geol 2 and Zool 10. Invertebrate structures and development
of prehistoric animals; introduction to stratigraphic importance of fossils.
Field trips may be required. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
112. Paleoecology of Marine Invertebrates (3)
Prerequisite: Geol 110, Zool 114. Interpretation of ancient sedimentary
environments using invertebrate fossils; use of index fossils for chronologic
purposes. Includes field trips. (1 lecture, 6 lab hours)
115. Ore Deposits (3)
Prerequisites: Geol 101, 106, college chemistry. Geology, mineralogy, distribution,
and occurrence of common ore minerals essential in industry; genesis and
locali zation of metallic minerals. Field trips may be required. (2 lecture,
3 lab hours)
116. Petroleum Geology (3)
Prerequisite: Geol 106. Theories of origin of petroleum, petroleum structures,
prospecting, extraction methods, techniques used in exploration and development;
selected petroleum fields. Field trips may be required. (2 lecture, 3 lab
hours)
117. Ground Water (2)
Prerequisite: senior standing. Geologic and hydrologic factors related to
occurrence and utilization of ground water.
118. Advanced Structural Geology (2)
Prerequisite; Geol 106 or consent of instructor. Field-oriented, advanced
methods at structural analysis in theory and as applied to petroleum geology,
ore deposits and engineering geology. Uses air photos, geologic maps, computer
analyses and special mapping techniques. Emphasizes deformed terranes in
North America. Field trips) required. (1 lecture, 3 lab hours.).
122. Stratigraphy (3)
Prerequisites: Geol 30, 102. Stratigraphic principles and recognition of
stratigraphic units. Emphasis on tectonostratigraphic concepts. (2 lecture,
3 lab/field hours)
124. Geochemistry (3)
Prerequisites: Geol 101, one year of college chemistry. Application of chemical
principles to geological processes. Chemical reaction involved in origin
and alternation of rocks and minerals of the earth's crust. (2 lecture,
3 lab hours)
130T. Advanced Problems in Geology
(1-3; max total 6 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: senior standing in geology. Topics or problems in the following
fields: geology of North America, field geology, micropaleontology, advanced
ground water geology, sedimentation and sedimentary rocks, geochemistry,
geophysics, volcanic geology and marine geology. Some topics may have labs.
140. Interpretation of Geologic and Topographic Maps (3)
Prerequisite: Geol 105 or 106. Interpretation of geologic and topographic
maps with respect to structure, stratigraphy, and processes. Some aerial
photographs included. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
150T. Studies in Earth Science
(1-3; repeatable with different topics)
Applicable to the geology major only with prior departmental approval. Prerequisite:
Geol 1. Earth science topics designed for students minoring in geology,
with an interest in earth science, in teacher training, and for elementary
and secondary teachers.
151. Minerals and Rocks (3)
Primarily for students who are not majoring in geology. Recognition, origin,
importance, and uses of common and significant minerals and rocks. (2 lecture,
3 lab hours) Not applicable to the geology major.
160. Field Studies (1-4; repeatable if different studies)
Prerequisite may be specified by instructor. Weekend or vacation field trips
to geologically important and significant areas such as the Grand Canyon,
Baja California, the Sierra Nevadas, Death Valley. (Field trip fee may be
required.)
168. Geology of California (3)
Prerequisites: introductory geology course recommended. Portion of California:
Land of Contrast CAPSTONE Cluster. Emphasis on the evolution of California's
diverse geologic provinces and the geologic environments, hazards, and resources
that influence human habitation of one of the most geologically varied regions
of the United States. Not applicable to the geology major.
169. Environmental Geology (3)
Prerequisite: Geol 1. Examination of the interaction between man and earth,
with emphasis on earth features and processes that are hazardous to man.
Field trips required. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
171. Igneous Petrography (3)
Prerequisites: Geol 100, 101. Identification, classification, and interpretation
of igneous rocks, using the petrographic microscope and other techniques.
Field trips may be required. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
189. Cordilleran Geologic Evolution (2)
Prerequisite: Geol 106, 122. Concurrent enrollment in GeoI 189L recommended.
Emphasis on the Mesozoic geology of the central Cordilleran region of the
western United States in terms of plate tectonic evolution.
189L. Cordilleran Geologic Evolution Lab (1)
Prerequisite: GeoI 189 (of concurrently). Weekend and/or vacation field
trips to geologic localities in California studied in Geol 189. CR/NC grading
only.
190. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study.
(See Course Numbering System.)
Geology
206. Depositional Systems (3)
Prerequisites: Geol 102 and 105. Investigation of modern and ancient depositional
systems. Field trip required. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
209. Geology Seminar (3; max total 9 if no topic repeated)
Research and reporting on theories, principles, experimentation and methods
of dealing with significant problems in geology.
210. Geotectonics (3)
Prerequisite: GeoI 106. Theory and applications o1 continental drift, plate
tectonics, and sea floor spreading to understanding continental geology.
Special emphasis on geology of the Americas. Structural analysis of deformed
plate margins. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
212. Mineral and Rock Analysis (3)
Prerequisites: Geol 100, Chem 1A, 1B. Principles and techniques of mineral
and rock analysis using universal stage, X-ray diffractometer, X-ray fluorescence
analyzer, atomic absorption and flame emission spectrometers, and other
techniques. (1 lecture, 6 lab hours)
215. Hydrothermal Deposits (3)
Prerequisite: Geol 115. Geologic setting and genesis of hydrothermal mineral
deposits of western Cordillera, especially in California, Nevada, and Arizona.
Emphasis on relationships between convective geothermal systems and igneous
activity, prospecting models, and geologic, geochemical, and geophysical
exploration techniques. Required field trip and laboratory project. (2 lecture,
3 lab hours)
217. Hydrogeology Seminar (1)
Prerequisite: Geol 117 or 124. Origin and chemical evolution of surface
and ground waters. Interaction between waters and geographic materials and
natural water flow. patterns. Natural processes and man-induced changes,
with focus on the waters of California. Readings from primary scientific
literature and oral presentations by participants.
222. Carbonate Petrology (3)
Prerequisite: Geol 101. Chemistry and content of carbonate rocks; introduction
to organic and inorganic constituents with emphasis on diagenetic alteration.
May include field trips. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
250T. Topics in Geology (1-3; max total 9 if not topic repeated)
Prerequisites: major or minor in geology; permission of instructor. Advanced
studies in areas such as hydrology, regional stratigraphy, and marine geology.
Some topics may have lab.
271. Volcanoes and Volcanic Rocks (3)
Prerequisite: Geol 101. A study of volcanic activity, including classification,
characteristics, products of eruptions, man's interactions with volcanoes
and related phenomena. Field trips required. (1 lecture, 6 lab hours)
272. Metamorphic Petrology (3)
Prerequisites: Geol 101, Chem 1A, 1B. Identification, classification, and
interpretation of metamorphic and metasomatic rocks using the petrographic
microscope and other techniques. Field trips may be required. (2 lecture,
3 lab hours)
290. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study. Approved for SP grading.
299. Thesis (2-6)
Prerequisite: See Criteria for Thesis and Project. Preparation, completion,
and submission of an acceptable thesis for the master's degree.