• GEOL 207: Hon: Age of the Dinosaurs

  4.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Students in this course will attend the lectures of Geology 205 and complete all assignments for that class. In addition, the students will participate in a field trip, hands-on exercises, and discussion sessions with the instructor.Satisfies General Education Requirement: (NS)Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hour discussion and 1 field trip.Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both 207 and 205.
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• GEOL 208: Hon: Erth Ecosys: Mod Prob/Sol

  4.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Students in this course will attend the lectures of Geology 202 and complete all assignments for that class. In addition, students will participate in field trips, site sampling, and research discussions with the instructor.Satisfies General Education Requirement: (NS)Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hour discussion and 2 field trips.Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both 208 and 202.
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• GEOL 210: Life, Universe, & Everything

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  An introduction to the origin, evolution, distribution, and destiny of life in the universe that blends basic principles of geology, biology, and physics to discover where, and under what conditions, life can arise and exist in the universe.Satisfies General Education Requirement: (NS).
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• GEOL 292: Careers Geology/Environmnt

  1.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Introduction to the range of careers in geology and environmental studies, and how students can optimize their course of study to prepare for these careers, and build skills necessary for the job search or graduate school application process. This includes discussion of internships, minors, undergraduate research, and other activities that can enhance students’ CVs and better prepare them for their careers.
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• GEOL 301: Intro/Scient Field Meth Analy

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Necessary philosophical underpinnings of the scientific method as applied to data collection. The course includes field data collection based on sound statistics and scientific methods, acquisition of field data in a scientifically rigorous manner, and production of robust field notes. Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours lecture and one 2-hour lab. (RE) Prerequisite(s): Two geology courses selected from 101, 102, 103, and 104.
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• GEOL 310: Mineralogy

  4.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Introduction to the concepts of crystal chemistry, x-ray diffraction, optical mineralogy, and geochemical analysis of the important rock-forming minerals. Laboratory includes hand-specimen, x-ray diffraction, and microscopic identification of minerals.Contact Hour Distribution: 3 hours lecture and one 2-hour lab.(RE) Prerequisite(s): Chemistry 120.(RE) Corequisite(s): Chemistry 130.Recommended Background: Two 100-level geology courses.
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• GEOL 320: Paleobiology

  4.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Critical analysis of the preserved record of ancient life, with emphases on recognition of evolutionary patterns, processes, and extinctions. Interpretation of ancient environments and the integrated use of fossils and other geological features in solving problems of geologic correlation and age dating. Statistical and qualitative approaches applied to field and laboratory data.Contact Hour Distribution: 3 hours lecture and one 2-hour lab.Recommended Background: Two 100-level geology courses.
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• GEOL 330: Igneous/Metamorphic Petrology

  4.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Study of the properties of crystalline rocks, the processes that produce them, and the tectonic environments in which they form. Topics include interpretation of rock textures, phase diagrams, geochemical and isotopic compositions, magma generation and differentiation, effects of temperature, pressure, and fluids on mineral equilibria and kinetics.Contact Hour Distribution: 3 hours lecture and one 2-hour lab.(RE) Prerequisite(s): 310.
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• GEOL 340: Earth Sedimentary Processes

  4.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Earth surface processes applied to interpretation of the stratigraphic record ― weathering and soil formation, the hydrologic cycle, physical sediment transport, biological and chemical sedimentation, and sediment diagenesis.Contact Hour Distribution: 3 hours lecture and one 2-hour lab.Recommended Background: Two 100-level geology courses or consent of instructor.
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• GEOL 370: Earth Structure/Geophysics

  4.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Stress and strain. Mechanics and recognition of geologic structures ― faults, joints, folds, foliations, lineations, microstructures. Introductory plate tectonics and introductory earthquake and reflection seismology. Laboratory ― geologic map interpretation, cross-section construction, fabric diagrams, fault-plane solutions, strain analysis, and seismic interpretation. Field work includes field observation and measurement, recording data, and regional geology. Contact Hour Distribution: 3 hours lecture and one 2-hour lab.(DE) Prerequisite(s): 310 and 330.
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