- GLY 1000 Dynamic Earth (3)
Introduction to geology as the study of planet earth, its internal
dynamics and its surficial weathering, erosion, and sedimentary
processes. Course credit may not be received for this course
and also GLY 1004 or 1892.
GLY 1000L Dynamic Earth
Laboratory (1)
Prerequisite or Corequisite: GLY 1000 or 1892. Two (2) hour laboratory
study of minerals, rocks, maps.
GLY 1004 Planetary
Geology (3)
Introduction to the basic geological processes that apply to
the planets and moons of the solar system. Observational evidence
from spacecraft and earth-based sensors of the surfaces, dynamics,
structures, and geologic evolution. The earth-moon system is
presented as a basis for comparison. Credit may not be received
for this course and also GLY 1000 or 2010C.
GLY 1103 Dinosaurs
and Disasters on an Evolving Earth
(3)
History of the earth and its organisms as recorded in the fossil
and rock record; principles of geological and paleontological
research; evolution of the dinosaurs, mass extinctions, and effects
of past continental movements on the diversity of life. Course
credit may not be received for this course and also GLY 2100.
GLY 2100L recommended.
GLY 1892 Environmental
Issues in Geology (3)
Environmental issues as they relate to geological phenomena,
which include volcanic and earthquake hazards, resource and land-use
planning, air and water pollution, waste disposal, glaciation
and sea-level change, landslides, flooding, shoreline erosion,
and global change issues. Course credit may not be received for
this course and also GLY 1000 or 2010C. Credit can be received
for taking GLY 1000L.
GLY 2010C Physical
Geology (4)
For majors in geology and natural sciences. Two (2) hour laboratory
required. Introduction to surficial and internal processes affecting
a dynamic planet earth. Course credit may not be received for
this course and also GLY 1004 or 1892.
GLY 2022C Geology
for Pre-Service and In-Service Teachers (4)
Introduction to geology with an emphasis on adapting techniques,
skills, and technologies learned in classes/labs for use in the
secondary/elementary classroom. Counts toward science-teacher
certification in Florida. Topics include environmental geology,
planetary geology, plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanism, natural
resources, the geology of Florida, plus the evolution of the
planet and life on it. A 3-hour field lab to study fossils, landscapes,
geologic hazards, water quality, and beach processes is required.
GLY 2100 Historical
Geology (3)
History of the earth and introduction to the fossil record. Course
credit may not be received for this course and also GLY 1103.
GLY 2100L Historical
Geology Laboratory (1)
Prerequisite or Corequisite: GLY 2100 or 1103. Laboratory study
of the physical and biological evidence for the known history
of the earth.
GLY 3200C Mineralogy
and Crystallography (3)
Prerequisite or Corequisite: Chemistry or physical geology. Three
(3) hour laboratory required. Introduction to mineralogy, crystal
chemistry, and crystallography.
GLY 3220C Optical Mineralogy (2)
Corequisite: GLY 3200C. Three (3) hour laboratory required. The
optical properties of crystals and mineral identification by
use of the polarizing microscope.
GLY 3310C Igneous and
Metamorphic Petrology (3)
Prerequisite: GLY 3220C. Three (3) hour laboratory required.
Classification, description, and origin of igneous and metamorphic
rocks; relation of these rocks to tectonic processes.
GLY 3340C Sedimentary
Petrography (4)
Prerequisites: GLY 3220C. Survey of sedimentary rock types, principles
of description and classification, sediment genesis and transport,
distribution and origin of sedimentary deposits.
GLY 3400C Structural
Geology (4)
Prerequisites: GLY 2100, 2100L, 3200C. Field trip is required.
Theory, processes, mechanics of rock deformation and the deformation
of the earth's crust.
GLY 3600C Paleontology (4)
Prerequisites: GLY 2100, 2100L. Review of invertebrate biology,
with emphasis on hard-part nomenclature; the occurrence, distribution,
evolution, and ecology of fossil invertebrates.
GLY 4020r Current Topics
in Earth Science (3)
An overview of recent advances in earth sciences, for secondary
school earth science teachers. May be repeated once for credit
to a maximum of six (6) semester hours. May not be taken for
major credit in earth science.
GLY 4240 Principles
of Geochemistry (2)
Prerequisites: GLY 2010C; basic chemistry. Crystal chemistry
of silicates and other minerals; chemical principles applied
to igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary environments and processes;
chemistry of natural aqueous systems; chemical equilibria of
geologic systems.
GLY 4451 Geophysical
Methods in Geology (3)
Prerequisites: GLY 2010C; PHY 3049C. The use of seismic, gravity,
magnetic, paleomagnetic, electrical, radiometric, and geothermal
methods in geology.
GLY 4511 Principles
of Stratigraphy (2)
Prerequisite: GLY 3400C or senior standing. Historical development
of stratigraphy, the evolution of geologic thought and geologic
systems, a review of sedimentary rocks, tectonic control of sedimentation,
principles of facies analysis.
GLY 4551 Sedimentology (2)
Prerequisite: GLY3200C. Study of modern and ancient sedimentary
deposits, measurement of sediment parameters, analysis of sediment
transport modes, classification of sediments and sedimentary
rocks, statistical reduction of sedimentologic data. Field trip
required. Students concentrating in sedimentary geology are strongly
urged to take the laboratory GLY 4551L concurrently.
GLY 4551L Laboratory
Methods in Sedimentology (1)
Laboratory in standard sedimentologic methods, including textural
analysis, heavy mineral separation and identification, carbonate
staining, X-ray diffractometry, and statistical reduction of
sedimentologic data. May be taken separately, but students concentrating
in sedimentary geology should take GLY 4551L concurrently with
4551.
GLY 4700C Geomorphology (3)
Prerequisite: Senior standing. An introduction to the description
of landforms and landscapes on Earth's surface. Emphasis is placed
on the basic mechanisms that govern landform evolution, and on
the history of geomorphic study. Several field trips are required.
GLY 4730 Marine Geology (3)
Shoreline, shelf and deep ocean processes; marine sediment types
and sedimentary environments; plate tectonics; origin of the
ocean; paleooceanography; marine mineral resources. Includes
research methods cruise for familiarization with marine geologic
sampling and sensing devices. Credit received for GLY 4730 precludes
credit being received for GLY 5736 or OCG 5050.
GLY 4750 Geological
Field Methods (1)
(S/U grade only) Corequisite: GLY 3400C. Provides a working knowledge
and some experience of techniques, procedures, and tools which
are essential to geological field research, the professional
geologist, and the required summer field course.
GLY 4751 Field Course (6)
Prerequisites: GLY 3400C, 4750. Series of field problems based
largely on exposures of strata and structures. Preparation of
geologic maps, sections, and reports.
GLY 4812C Ore Deposits (3)
Prerequisites: GLY3310C, 3400C. An introduction to the study
of metallic ore deposits. Laboratory studies of ores using the
reflected light microscope and economic evaluation of ore deposits.
GLY 4820 Principles
of Hydrology (3)
Prerequisites: CHM 1046; PHY 3049C. Fundamentals of hydrogeology
with an emphasis on groundwater flow and hydrochemistry. Both
theory and applications are addressed.
GLY 4905 Directed Individual
Study (3)
May be repeated for a maximum of nine (9) semester hours.
GLY 4989r Honors Work (3)
May be repeated for a maximum of twelve (12) semester hours.
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