• GEOL 465: Geomicrobiology

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Introduction to interactions between microbes and earth materials (rock, soil, water). Course will identify and evaluate key biogeochemical and genetic evidence used to determine biotic from abiotic processes in modern and ancient systems. Topics include microbial ecology and diversity, community structure, biogeochemistry, molecular biology, major environmental habitats, astrobiology, and geomicrobiological applications for geology, engineering, and mining. (Same as MICR 465.)(RE) Prerequisite(s): ENGL 102, ENGL 132, ENGL 290, or ENGL 298 and one eight-credit sequence chosen from ASTR 151-ASTR 153 and ASTR 152-ASTR 154; ASTR 217-ASTR 218; BIOL 101-BIOL 102; BIOL 113-BIOL 114-BIOL 115; BIOL 150-BIOL 160-BIOL 159; BIOL 158-BIOL 168-BIOL 167; CHEM 100-CHEM 110; CHEM 120-CHEM 130; CHEM 128-CHEM 138; GEOG 137-GEOG 132; or two courses chosen from GEOL 101, GEOL 102, GEOL 103, GEOL 104, GEOL 107, GEOL 108; or PHYS 135-PHYS 136, PHYS 137-PHYS 138, or PHYS 221-PHYS 222.
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• GEOL 466: Water and Air Pollution

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  This course focuses on the impacts of human activities on the water and atmospheric cycles. Emphasis is on field and lab activities to learn methods of measuring pollution. Topics include: industrial pollution, sewage contamination, heavy metals and some biological impacts.Recommended Background: One lab course in Geology and one lab course in Chemistry.
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• GEOL 471: Applied Geophysics

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Basic principles of data collection, processing, and analysis for several common geophysical techniques will be presented through lectures, computer assignments (labs), and field work. Passive (earthquake) and active (reflection and refraction) seismology, potential fields (gravity and magnetics), heat flow, electromagnetics (including ground penetrating radar), and electrical techniques will be covered.Contact Hour Distribution: One 3-hour meeting per week consisting of lecture, computer lab, or field work. One optional day or weekend field trip will be scheduled.Credit Restriction: Credit cannot be received for both 470 and 471.(RE) Prerequisite(s): Mathematics 141; Physics 135 or 221.Recommended Background: Calculus, physics, petrology, sedimentology and stratigraphy and structural geology or consent of instructor.
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• GEOL 480: Careers in Natural Sciences

  1.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  An introduction to career options in the natural sciences that helps students with developing career planning and job search skills. Topics covered include resume preparation, graduate school applications, interview skills, ethics in the workplace and utilization of social media for job searches.Recommended Background: Sophomore or above majoring in Natural Sciences.
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• GEOL 484: Planetary Geodynamics

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Students will gain a quantitative physical understanding of processes that are important in the geophysical evolution of planetary bodies (planets, moons, other bodies). Topics such as stress and strain, flexure, heat transfer, gravity, fluid mechanics, and rheology will be developed from a quantitative perspective and evaluated in terms of observable effects on the Earth and other bodies in the Solar System.(RE) Prerequisite(s): Mathematics 141 and 142, or Mathematics 147 and 148 or Mathematics 151 and 152, and Engineering Fundamentals 151 or Engineering Fundamentals 157 or Physics 135 or Physics 137 or Physics 221.Recommended Background: Introductory geology, or consent of instructor.
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• GEOL 485: Principles/Hydrogeology

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Physical principles of flow, flow equations, geologic controls, aquifer analysis, water well design/testing, and introduction to transport processes.(Same as Civil Engineering 485.) Recommended Background: Introductory calculus, physics, and geology.
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• GEOL 490: Special Problems in Geology

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Student- or instructor-initiated course offered at the convenience of the department with focus on specialized topics in the geological sciences.Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
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• GEOL 491: Foreign Study

  1.00 - 12.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.Credit Restriction: Maximum of 3 hours may be applied to the geology major.Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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• GEOL 492: Off-Campus Study

  1.00 - 12.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.Credit Restriction: Maximum of 3 hours may be applied to the geology major.Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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• GEOL 493: Independent Study

  1.00 - 12.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Student- or instructor-initiated independent study.Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.Credit Restriction: Maximum of 3 hours may be applied to the geology major.Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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