• GEOL 3540: Sedimentary Rocks and Stratigraphy

  4.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Sedimentary rocks and stratigraphic correlation with emphasis on the classic stratigraphy of eastern North America, the facies concept, and paleogeographic reconstruction of the continents. Field trips. Spring semester, alternate years. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: GEOL 3410 with a minimum grade of C or department head approval. Corequisite: GEOL 3540L or department head approval. Laboratory/studio course fee will be assessed.
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• GEOL 3999R: 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 4050: Principles of Geochemistry

  4.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Origin, distribution, and behavior of chemical elements on Earth. Applications of chemistry to geologic problems. On demand. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory and recitation 2 hours. Prerequisites: GEOL 1110/GEOL 1110L and 1 year of college chemistry or department head approval. Calculus level math is highly recommended. Corequisite: GEOL 4050L or department head approval. Laboratory/studio course fee will be assessed.
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• GEOL 4060: Lithology: Study of Rocks

  4.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Identification and study of common rocks and their plate tectonic environments. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisite: department head approval.
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• GEOL 4070: The Dynamic Earth

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  History, theory, and application of plate tectonics models to explain the dynamic character of the Earth. On demand. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: GEOL 1110/GEOL 1110L or department head approval.
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• GEOL 4080: Earth Surface Processes

  4.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Intense study of geomorphic processes that shape our planet and create present-day landforms. This class benefits geologists, geographers, soil scientists, engineers, archaeologists, and environmental scientists. Offered alternating spring semesters. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hour. Mandatory field trips. Prerequisites: GEOL 1120 and 1120L with minimum grades of C or department head approval. Corequisite: GEOL 4080L or department head approval. Laboratory/studio course fee will be assessed.
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• GEOL 4310: Sedimentary Petrology

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  In-depth study of sedimentary rocks, including genesis and classification of clastic and chemical varieties. Field work. On demand. Variable lecture and laboratory time dependent on topic. Prerequisite: GEOL 3300 or department head approval.
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• GEOL 4360: Fossil Fuels

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Stratigraphic and sedimentological study of fossil-fuel deposits and the scientific basis for fossil-fuel exploration, including interpretation of gamma-ray well logs and preparation of panel diagrams, structure contour maps and isopach maps. On demand. Prerequisites: GEOL 1110/GEOL 1110L, GEOL 1120/GEOL 1120L or department head approval.
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• GEOL 4420: X-Ray Diffraction Methods

  1.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Theory and use of X-ray diffraction to identify and characterize minerals. Powder diffraction methods are emphasized. Fall Semester. Lecture 1 hour. Pre- or Corequisite: GEOL 3410, or department head approval. Laboratory/studio course fee will be assessed.
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• GEOL 4450: Hydrology

  4.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Occurrence and behavior of water in the geologic environment, including drainage systems, erosional and depositional processes, causes and controls of flooding, groundwater systems, and water quality problems. Fall semester. Prerequisites: GEOL 1110/GEOL 1110L and CHEM 1110/CHEM 1110L or ENCE 3610 or department head approval.Laboratory/studio course fee will be assessed.
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