• GEOL 4500: Economic Geology

  4.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Origin, distribution, and classification of mineral deposits found in igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks with an introduction to methods of exploration and mining. On demand. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisites: GEOL 3420, CHEM 1120/CHEM 1120L or department head approval. Corequisite: GEOL 4500L or department head approval. Laboratory/studio course fee will be assessed.
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• GEOL 4510: Structural Geology

  4.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Theory and principles of rock deformation, description and classification of common geologic structures, and laboratory methods to solve structural problems. Field trips. Fall semester, alternate years. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: GEOL 3420 with a minimum grade of C or department head approval. Corequisite: GEOL 4510L or department head approval. Laboratory/studio course fee will be assessed.
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• GEOL 4520: Field Methods in Structural Geology

  4.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Methods of gathering data in the field and interpretation of field relationships, as necessary to geologic mapping and analysis of geologic structures. Extensive field work. Spring semester, alternate years. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: GEOL 4510 or department head approval. Corequisite: GEOL 4520L or department head approval. Laboratory/studio course fee will be assessed.
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• GEOL 4530: Geographic Information Systems for Geoscientists

  4.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Applications of Geographic Information Systems in different areas of geosciences including geology, environmental science, and hydrology. Demonstrate understanding of advanced geospatial tools and spatial modeling and using them to design and complete a project that solves real world problems. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. 4 credit hours. Prerequisites: GEOL 2100 with a minimum grade of C or department head approval. Corequisite: GEOL 4530L or department head approval.
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• GEOL 4540: Geologic Mapping

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Mapping of lithology and structural features in sedimentary and crystalline rocks. Extensive field work. On demand. Prerequisites: ESC 3400 or GEOL 4520 and department head approval.
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• GEOL 4550: Remote Sensing for Geoscientists

  4.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  In-depth application and mastery of the theories and principles of quantitative remote sensing, and analysis of various remotely sensed data specifically focused on different geologic, environmental, and hydrologic applications. Implementation of advanced digital image processing techniques to design and complete a project. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. 4 credit hours. Prerequisites: GEOL 2100, with a minimum grade of C or department head approval. Corequisite: GEOL 4550L or department head approval. Laboratory/studio fee will be assessed.
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• GEOL 4740: Water Quality Survey

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Concepts of water quality, including sampling methods, units of concentration, and simple analytical procedures. Concepts are augmented by field and laboratory studies of ground and surface water. Field work. On demand. Prerequisites: GEOL 1110/GEOL 1110L or GEOL 1230; CHEM 1110/CHEM 1110L, CHEM 1120/CHEM 1120L; senior standing, and approval of the department head. CHEM 3010/CHEM 3010L and GEOL 3410 are recommended.
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• GEOL 4800: Research Design

  2.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Preparing students to develop their own research projects of current interests in the earth sciences using effective research designs. Student presentations required. Fall semester. Lecture 2 hours. Prerequisite: ENGL 2820, GEOL 3420 with a minimum grade of C or department head approval.
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• GEOL 4900: Senior Research Project

  2.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Culminating senior experience giving students an opportunity to design and conduct research related to geologic problems. Spring semester. Prerequisites: GEOL 4800 and department head approval.
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• GEOL 4960R: Geology Field Experience

  1.00 - 4.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Participation in the examination of the geology of a region based on a depart- ment-sponsored geologic expedition. Pre- and post-trip written reports are required. On demand. Prerequisites: introductory course in the natural sciences, and department head approval.
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