29 courses with the subject GEOL, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
Study of physical and chemical properties of the sea’s water, tides and their causes, current and wave action, ocean environments, and configuration of the ocean floor. Lecture: three hours and one field trip to observe wave and tidal action. Offered: S; SS.
A survey of the major dinosaur groups, including origins, diversification, physiology, classification, life habits, and extinction theories. Also covered is a discussion of animals contemporary with the dinosaurs and the environment in which they all lived. Lecture: three hours. Offered: S.
An introductory course for non-science majors that surveys basic concepts in geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy including laboratory exercises. Offered: S.
Introduction to physical aspects of the Earth and to factors responsible for shaping the earth, including internal and external forces. Lecture, three hours. Offered: F.
Laboratory includes techniques of identifying minerals and rocks, map interpretation, and field trips. Laboratory, two hours. Offered: F.
Study of Earth history through interpretation of sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rock sequences, tectonics, and fossils. Lecture, three hours; laboratory, two hours.
Study of the Earth and the composition of the earth’s crust. Included are internal and external processes that account for geomorphological features and their characteristics, mountain-building forces, mineral and energy resources, and the earth’s internal composition. Lecture, three hours.
Hands-on study of minerals; sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks; and understanding of geomorphological features using topographic maps and cross-sections. Laboratory, two hours.
Methods and techniques used in gathering geological, environmental, physical, and political information from aerial photographs. Lecture, three hours.
Reviews the fundamental geomorphic principles that govern the development and modification of landforms. Lecture, three hours and Lab, three hours.
Physical and chemical characteristics and crystal chemistry of minerals and their use and occurrence. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours.
Identification of minerals with the polarizing microscope using optical properties of minerals including index of refraction and birefringence, uniaxial, and biaxial characters. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours.
Principles of sedimentology and sedimentation; analysis of depositional environments; mineralogy, textures, structures, and classification of sediments and sedimentary rocks. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours.
Principles and methods of stratigraphy, including lithologic, seismic, and biologic methods. Interpretation of earth history through the study of layered sedimentary rocks. Graphic presentation of stratigraphic information. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours.
Principles of paleontology and evolution, morphology, and classification of major groups of invertebrate fossils, including their use in correlation and identification of paleoclimates and paleogeography.
Sources, occurrence, movement, quality, and recovery of ground water. Investigation of aquifer systems, rock properties that regulate flow of ground water, contamination sources, and remediation techniques. Lecture, three hours.
The course includes learning the basic GIS operations, design, preliminary exposure to geographic data structures, and hands-on experiences with several GIS programs through exercises. Lecture and laboratory, four hours.
Basic principles of remote sensing and image analysis using a computer system with the end result of producing a map. Discussed are the introduction and basic principles, electro-optical sensors and imagery obtained, data acquisition and image processing, geo-referencing, and terrain corrections. Lecture four hours and laboratory four hours.
Allows students to pursue specialized study in geology that is outside general course offerings. Students carry out reading assignments, do laboratory work, and participate in discussions with the instructor.
Analysis of earth’s structure including folds, faults, joints, cleavage, fracture patterns, and petrofabrics. Structure of mountain systems and theories of mountain-building and plate tectonics. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours.
Fundamentals of igneous and metamorphic rock classification, identification, petrogenesis, and evolution. Microscopic and macroscopic (thin sections and hand specimens) study of rocks and evaluation of their minerals, structures, and textures in relation to their origin. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours.
Origin, emplacement, structure, mineralogy, and petrology of metallic and non-metallic economic deposits and fossil fuels. Evaluation of economic and environmental factors for the development of resources. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours.
Methods and techniques used in geological field investigations including geological mapping, preparation of subsurface cross-sections and maps; introduction to geophysical exploration techniques. A field trip is required.
Minimum of six weeks of training in field geology including field techniques, data collection, interpretation, preparation, and report writing.
Practical experiences in the teaching of freshman laboratories under faculty supervision. An elective open to those students expecting to go to graduate school and who have the approval of the Chairperson. Offered: F, S.
Topics covered include basics of major and trace element geochemistry, petrogenesis and man evolution, weathering and soil formation, geochemistry of ground and surface waters, geochemistry of pollutants, and petroleum and coal geochemistry. Lecture, three hours.
An advanced GIS course with emphasis on students’ individual projects. Laboratory complements lecture, and will be a hands-on study of the discussion above, but the course concentrates mainly on individual projects. Lecture four hours and laboratory four hours.
A review of all of the courses in the core areas of geology: physical, historical, mineralogy, petrology, sedimentology, stratigraphy, geomorphology, structural geology, paleontology, and field methods. This Capstone course is a requirement for graduating seniors in geology, and will serve as preparation for professional licensure. The course will integrate all of the fundamental concepts and skills that a geologist should have. Included will be problem solving, and other practical applications that will involve fieldwork. Lecture and field exercises: Three hours per week.
An introduction to the mechanics of scientific research with actual hands-on projects. Students must design the investigation; research the problem in the field, in the library, and the laboratory as called for; and submit a written report of research project.
Source: Elizabeth City State University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
