• GEOL 2100L: Introductory Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing Laboratory

  0.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Understanding the principles of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing technology, including understanding and identification of different geographic information and remotely sensed data, their acquisition, restoration, manipulation, storage, management, analysis, mapping, visualization, and real world applications. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. 4 credit hours. Corequisites: GEOL 2100 or department head approval. Laboratory fee will be assessed.
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• GEOL 2250: Oceanography

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Study of the oceans, including chemical and physical properties of sea water, patterns of seawater circulation, life zones, origin and physiography of ocean basins, and mineral and energy resources of the oceans. Lecture 3 hours. May be registered as ESC 2250. No credit in both GEOL 2250 and ESC 2250.
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• GEOL 2250L: Oceanography Laboratory

  1.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Laboratory exercises in oceanography. On demand. Corequisite: GEOL 2250 or department head approval. Laboratory/studio course fee will be assessed.
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• GEOL 2999R: Group Studies

  1.00 - 9.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  On demand. Prerequisites: department head approval. Department may have additional prerequisite requirements.
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• GEOL 3070: Geology of Tennessee

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Geologic resources, structure, and history of Tennessee and adjacent areas. Lecture and field trips. On demand. Prerequisite: a previous course in geology or department head approval.
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• GEOL 3220: Soil Properties, Genesis, and Development Across the Landscape

  4.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Intensive introduction to soil genesis and development, and the study of soils across landscapes past and present. Offered alternate Spring semesters. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 1 hour. Prerequisites: GEOL 1110 and 1110L, and CHEM 1110 and 1110L, all with minimum grades of C or department head approval. Mandatory field trips. Corequisite: GEOL 3220L or department head approval. Laboratory/studio course fee will be assessed.
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• GEOL 3300: Sedimentation

  4.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Interpretation of ancient depositional environments from outcrop observations, well logs, and modern-day analogs. Extensive field work. On demand. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: GEOL 3540 or department head approval. Corequisite: Geology 3300L or department head approval. Laboratory/studio course fee will be assessed.
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• GEOL 3410: Mineralogy

  4.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Crystallography, descriptive and determinative mineralogy, mineral chemistry, and methods of chemical analysis. Fall semester. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisites: GEOL 1110/GEOL 1110L, CHEM 1110/CHEM 1110L or department head approval. Corequisite: GEOL 3410L or department head approval. Laboratory/studio course fee will be assessed.
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• GEOL 3420: Petrology

  4.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  In-depth study of igneous and metamorphic rocks, including classification, genesis, and evolution. Field trips. Spring semester. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: GEOL 3410 with a minimum grade of C or department head approval. Corequisite: GEOL 3420L or department head approval. Laboratory/studio course fee will be assessed.
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• GEOL 3530: Paleontology

  4.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Study of animals that are preserved in the fossil record, particularly taxonomy and population, interpretation of faunal assemblages, and the concept of biostratigraphy. Laboratory exercises emphasize morphology and time ranges of major fossil groups. Field trips. Fall semester, alternate years. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: GEOL 1120/GEOL1120L with a minimum grade of C or department head approval. Corequisite: GEOL 3530L or department head approval. Laboratory/studio course fee will be assessed.
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