Geology GEOLOGY Majors: Bachelor of Science, Environmental Geology (p. ) Bachelor of Science, Geology (p. ) Minor: Geology (p. ) Geology is the study of the Earth, both past and present. It incorporates many aspects of our complex planet including its composition, structure, environment, internal and surficial processes, and the development of life, continents, and oceans through time. Geology plays a critical role in interpreting the Earth's long history of physical and biological changes, finding and managing natural resources, and understanding natural hazards and future environmental change. The geology department offers two programs leading to Bachelor of Science degrees in geology and environmental geology. The geology (GEO) major provides basic courses in the geological sciences as well as a range of advanced level classes that allow students to develop courses of study that complement particular interests within the field such as energy and mineral resources, plate tectonics or paleontology. The environmental geology (EVG) program is broad in scope, providing a broad foundation in the fundamentals of earth and environmental science as well as an interdisciplinary curriculum that includes geology, biology, chemistry, and other allied science courses. The EVG curriculum stresses the interdisciplinary nature of modern environmental issues such as climate change and the development of alternative energy resources. The geology department also offers a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate Program. GIS is used in a wide range of disciplines, and the certificate program is a great option for professionals, graduate students, and undergraduate students who are interested in becoming proficient at managing, analyzing, and displaying all forms of geographically referenced information. The geology department aims to prepare students for both careers in the geological sciences, and for further academic studies. Hence, graduates of the department are also highly competitive for entry to graduate programs. Geology department majors pursue careers in a wide range of settings including: State and Federal Geological Agencies Geological Consulting Companies Natural Resource Exploration, Development and Management Museums Research Laboratories Education Environmental geologists address critical needs of our society including global climate change, groundwater protection, energy resources, and the identification and assessment of natural hazards. A minor in geology consists of semester hours. Faculty Daniel Goldman, Chairperson Professor Emeritus: Ritter Professors: Goldman, Pair, Sandy Associate Professors: Haritashya, Koziol, A. McGrew, Wu Assistant Professor: Bedaso Lab Coordinator: Klosterman Bachelor of Science, Environmental Geology (EVG) minimum 0 hours The following program, leading to the Bachelor of Science with a major in environmental geology, is designed to present students with the basic courses in the geological sciences as well as provide specific environmental geology courses. The program also requires additional related science courses. Common Academic Program (CAP) First-Year Humanities Commons HST 0 REL 0 The West & the World Introduction to Religious and Theological PHL 0 Introduction to Philosophy ENG 00 Writing Seminar I Second-Year Writing Seminar 0- ENG 00 Writing Seminar II Oral Communication CMM 00 Principles of Oral Communication Mathematics Social Science SSC 00 Social Science Integrated Arts Natural Sciences 5 7 Crossing Boundaries Faith Traditions Practical Ethical Action Inquiry Integrative Advanced Study Philosophy and/or Religious (6 ) Historical ( ) 6 up to Diversity and Social Justice 7
Geology Major Capstone 8 0-6 5 6 7 8 The credit hours listed reflect what is needed to complete each CAP component. However, they should not be viewed as a cumulative addition to a student's degree requirements because many CAP courses are designed to satisfy more than one CAP component (e.g., Crossing Boundaries and Advanced ) and may also satisfy requirements in the student's major. May be completed with ASI 0 and ASI 0 through the Core Program. May be completed with ENG 00A and ENG 00B, by placement. May be completed with ENG or ENG 98 or ASI 0. Must include two different disciplines and at least one accompanying lab. U.S. History AP credit will not satisfy this requirement. May not double count with First-Year Humanities Commons, Second- Year Writing, Oral Communication, Social Science, Arts, or Natural Sciences CAP components, but may double count with courses taken to satisfy other CAP components and/or courses taken in the student's major. The course or experience is designed by faculty in each major; it may, or may not, be assigned credit hours. Science Breadth Requirements (Satisfies CAP Mathematics and CAP Natural Science) BIO 5 Concepts of Biology I: Cellular & Molecular Biology BIO 5 Concepts of Biology II: Evolution & Ecology CHM & L CHM & L MTH 68 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I MTH 69 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II PHY 06 General Physics I - Mechanics PHY 07 General Physics II - Electricity & Magnetism Major Requirements 6 Year GEO 5 & 5L GEO 6 & 6L Year GEO 0 Physical Geology and Physical Geology Laboratory Geological History of the Earth and Geological History of the Earth Laboratory Mineralogy and Mineralogy Laboratory GEO 08 Environmental Geology Year GEO 0 & 0L GEO 07 & 07L GEO 0 & 0L Year Structural Geology and Structural Geology Laboratory Geomorphology and Geomorphology Laboratory Stratigraphy and Sedimentology and Stratigraphy and Sedimentology Laboratory GEO 08 Problems & Decisions in Environmental Geology GEO 09 & 09L Surface & Groundwater Hydrology and Surface and Groundwater Hydrology Laboratory GEO 79L Envrionmental Instrumentation Laboratory GEO 98 Geological Research and Thesis (Satisfies CAP Major Capstone) Select GEO electives from: GEO 0 & 0L GEO 0 GEO 0 & 0L GEO 0 GEO & L GEO & L GEO 50 Glacial Geology and Glacial Geology Laboratory Field Geology Paleontology and Paleontology Laboratory Problems in Geology Petrology and Petrology Laboratory Introductory Geochemistry and Introductory Geochemistry Laboratory Applied Geographic Information Systems Select six science electives from: 7 BIO 0 & 0L BIO 50 & 50L BIO 5 & 5L BIO 59 & 59L CEE & L CEE 90 CEE & L CHM 0 CHM 0 CHM & L CHM & L CPS CPS MTH 8 MTH 9 MTH 67 MTH 68 Breadth Ecology and Ecology Laboratory Applied Microbiology and Applied Microbiology Laboratory Biology of Rivers & Lakes and Biology of Rivers & Lakes Laboratory Environmental Ecology and Environmental Ecology Laboratory Geotechnical Engineering and Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory Environmental Pollution Control Water & Wastewater Engineering and Water & Wastewater Engineering Laboratory Quantitative Analysis and Quantitative Analysis Laboratory Physical Chemistry Organic Chemistry and Organic Chemistry Laboratory Environmental Chemistry and Environmental Chemistry Laboratory Computer Programming for Engineering & Science Introduction to Computer Programming Analytic Geometry & Calculus III Applied Differential Equations Statistical Methods I Statistical Methods II ASI 50 Introduction to the University Experience Social and Behavioral Sciences (Includes CAP Social Science) 6 Total Hours to total at least 0 May substitute MTH 8-MTH 9 with permission of department May substitute PHY 0-PHY 0 with permission of department
Geology Bachelor of Science, Geology (GEO) minimum 0 hours Common Academic Program (CAP) First-Year Humanities Commons HST 0 REL 0 The West & the World Introduction to Religious and Theological PHL 0 Introduction to Philosophy ENG 00 Writing Seminar I Second-Year Writing Seminar 0- ENG 00 Writing Seminar II Oral Communication CMM 00 Principles of Oral Communication Mathematics Social Science SSC 00 Social Science Integrated Arts Natural Sciences 5 7 Crossing Boundaries Faith Traditions Practical Ethical Action Inquiry Integrative Advanced Study Philosophy and/or Religious (6 ) Historical ( ) 6 up to Diversity and Social Justice 7 Major Capstone 8 0-6 The credit hours listed reflect what is needed to complete each CAP component. However, they should not be viewed as a cumulative addition to a student's degree requirements because many CAP courses are designed to satisfy more than one CAP component (e.g., Crossing Boundaries and Advanced ) and may also satisfy requirements in the student's major. 5 6 7 8 May be completed with ASI 0 and ASI 0 through the Core Program. May be completed with ENG 00A and ENG 00B, by placement. May be completed with ENG or ENG 98 or ASI 0. Must include two different disciplines and at least one accompanying lab. U.S. History AP credit will not satisfy this requirement. May not double count with First-Year Humanities Commons, Second- Year Writing, Oral Communication, Social Science, Arts, or Natural Sciences CAP components, but may double count with courses taken to satisfy other CAP components and/or courses taken in the student's major. The course or experience is designed by faculty in each major; it may, or may not, be assigned credit hours. Science Breadth Requirements (Satisfies CAP Mathematics and CAP Natural Sciences) CHM & L CHM & L MTH 68 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I MTH 69 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II PHY 06 General Physics I - Mechanics PHY 07 General Physics II - Electricity & Magnetism Major Requirements 5 Year GEO 5 & 5L GEO 6 & 6L Year GEO 0 Year GEO 0 & 0L GEO 07 & 07L Year Physical Geology and Physical Geology Laboratory Geological History of the Earth and Geological History of the Earth Laboratory Mineralogy and Mineralogy Laboratory Structural Geology and Structural Geology Laboratory Geomorphology and Geomorphology Laboratory GEO 0 Field Geology 6 GEO 0 & 0L GEO 0 & 0L GEO 0 & 0L GEO 98 Stratigraphy and Sedimentology and Stratigraphy and Sedimentology Laboratory Paleontology and Paleontology Laboratory Sedimentology and Sedimentology Laboratory Geological Research and Thesis (Satisfies CAP Major Capstone) Select GEO electives from: GEO 0 & 0L GEO 08 & 08L Glacial Geology and Glacial Geology Laboratory Problems & Decisions in Environmental Geology and Problems & Decisions in Environmental Geology Laboratory
Geology GEO 09 & 09L GEO 0 GEO & L GEO & L GEO 50 GEO 77 Surface & Groundwater Hydrology and Surface and Groundwater Hydrology Laboratory Problems in Geology Petrology and Petrology Laboratory Introductory Geochemistry and Introductory Geochemistry Laboratory Applied Geographic Information Systems Honors Thesis Project Science electives and laboratories where applicable from: 8 BIO, CHM, CPS, GEO, MTH, PHY, Engineering Breadth ASI 50 Introduction to the University Experience Social and Behavioral Sciences (Includes CAP Social Science) 6 Total Hours to total at least 0 May substitute MTH 8-MTH 9 with permission of department May substitute PHY 0-PHY 0 with permission of department With permission of department Minor in Geology (GEO) Geology Select four GEO courses (00/00 level) Total Hours Appropriate prerequisites must be completed. Bachelor of Science, Environmental Geology (p. ) Bachelor of Science, Geology (p. ) Environmental Geology First Year ASI 50 GEO 6 GEO 5 & 5L (CAP Natural Science w/lab) & 6L MTH 68 (Satisfies CAP Mathematics) CHM CHM & L ENG 00 (CAP Humanities Second Year MTH 69 & L REL 0, PHL 0, or HST 0 (CAP Humanities REL 0, PHL 0, or HST 0 (CAP Humanities 6 8 GEO 0 BIO 5 (CAP Natural Science) GEO 08 Geology elective w/lab PHY 06 BIO 5 ENG 00 (CAP Writing Seminar) PHY 07 REL 0, PHL 0, or HST 0 (CAP Humanities CMM 00 (CAP Communication) 6 6 Third Year GEO 0 GEO 0 & 0L & 0L GEO 07 Science & 07L Elective Science Elective CAP Arts SSC 00 (CAP Social Science) CAP Advanced Historical CAP Adv. Philosophy/Religious (Practical CAP Adv. Ethical Action/Faith Traditions) Philosophy/ Religious (Practical Ethical Action/Faith Traditions) 7 6 Fourth Year GEO 98 (Satisfies CAP Major Capstone) GEO 79L GEO 08 Science Elective GEO 09 Science & 09L Elective Science elective w/lab CAP Inquiry CAP Integrative CAP Diversity and Social Justice Social Science - elective 8 8 Total credit hours: 5 Geology First Year Summer Hours ASI 50 GEO 6 GEO 0 6 & 6L GEO 5 Science elective w/lab & 5L (CAP Natural Science w/lab) MTH 68 (Satisfies CAP MTH 69 Mathematics) ENG 00 (CAP Humanities REL 0, PHL 0, or HST 0 (CAP Humanities REL 0, PHL 0, or HST 0 (CAP Humanities 5 5 6 Second Year GEO 0 CHM & L CHM & L PHY 07
Geology 5 PHY 06 (CAP Natural Science ) REL 0, PHL 0, or HST 0 (CAP Humanities Social Science - elective Third Year CMM 00 (CAP Comunication) GEO 0 ENG 00 (CAP Writing Seminar) 7 7 GEO 0 & 0L Science elective GEO 07 & 07L SSC 00 (CAP Social Science) CAP Arts CAP Inquiry CAP Faith Traditions CAP Adv. Philosophy/ Practical Ethical Action Fourth Year CAP Advanced Philosophy/Religious CAP Advanced Historical 7 6 GEO 98 (Satisfies CAP Major Capstone) GEO 0 & 0L CAP Integrative GEO 0 CAP Diversity and Social Justice & 0L GEO elective w/lab General elective (optional) General Elective Total credit hours: Courses 5 GEO 0. Principles of Geography. Hours The study of spatial processes that shape the Earth's physical and cultural environment through a survey of major branches of physical and human geographic inquiry. GEO 0. Biology-Geology Field Course. Hours Fundamental earth science topics with emphasis on direct field experience. One week on campus, three weeks in the Rocky Mountains near Denver, Colorado, and one week of travel. For all non-geology and non-biology majors. Corequisite(s): BIO 0; (BIO 0L or GEO 0L). GEO 0L. Biology-Geology Field Laboratory. Hour Course to accompany GEO 0. GEO 09. Earth, Environment, and Society. Hours This course examines the complex relationship between natural geologic processes and their effects on human society. The course will examine fundamental geologic processes and associated hazards (such as earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, flooding) while also assessing human impacts such as pollution, energy industry and landuse planning. This course provides an opportunity to discuss, from a geologic perspective, the ramifications of and potential solutions to problems associated with utilization of Earth s resources. Laboratory optional but not required. No prerequisite. GEO 09L. Earth, Environment, and Society Lab. Hour Laboratory exercises in Earth and Environmental Science to accompany GEO 09 Lecture. Two hours each week. GEO 5. Physical Geology. Hours Introductory course in geologic principles and processes. Examines Earth's major systems including the solid Earth, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and cryosphere. Laboratory optional for non-majors. GEO 5L. Physical Geology Laboratory. Hour Physical Geology Lab - laboratory excercises in Physical Geology to accompany GEO 5 lecture. Co-requisite(s): GEO 09 or GEO 5. GEO 6. Geological History of the Earth. Hours Study of earth history over the last.6 billion years - from its origins to the present day. Includes earth origins, the development of the earth during the Precambrian including evolution of the atmosphere, and the appearance of prokaryotic and eukaryotic life. Major biological development and environmental, tectonic, and climatic changes during the last half-billion years (the Phanerozoic) will be examined, including the Pleisotocene "Ice Age" and Anthropocene conditions. Prerequisite(s): (GEO 09 or GEO 5 or GEO 08 or SCI 0); permission of instructor. GEO 6L. Geological History of the Earth Laboratory. Hour Geological History of the Earth Laboratory - laboratory exercises in Historical Geology to accompany GEO 6 lecture. Co-requisite(s): GEO 6. GEO 98. Geology, Landscape & Environment of the Miami Valley. Hours Field-based course examining the geologic history of the Miami Valley and Dayton area; processes leading to the modern landscape; the impact of human activity will be assessed. Prerequisite(s): GEO 09 or GEO 5 or permission of instructor. GEO 0. Mineralogy. Hours Introduction to crystallography, crystal chemistry and crystal structure. Study of the major groups of rock-forming minerals, their association and occurrence with emphasis on identification by physical properties and optical techniques. Prerequisite(s): (GEO 09 or GEO 5) or permission of instructor. GEO 0L. Mineralogy Laboratory. Hour Course to accompany GEO 0. Three hours per week. GEO 0. The Inner Earth. Hours Exploration of the Earth s internal processes of magmatism, metamorphism and deformation as part of its larger-scale processes of convection, conduction, and plate tectonics. Prerequisite(s): GEO 0 and GEO 0L. GEO 0. Geology for Teachers. Hours Introduction for preservice teachers to the Earth system and the processes that operate in the atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and solid Earth. Emphasis is on understanding how interactions among these fundamental Earth systems maintain our livable planet. Students will explore the Earth system through best practices in teaching and inquiry, and through field trips. For ECE, EMS, and EMM majors only. Students completing this course may not take SCI 0. Prerequisite(s): EDT 0; SCI 90. GEO 08. Environmental Geology. Hours Envirionmental Geology is the study of the relationship of geologic factors to natural hazards and the problems of water supply, pollution, erosion, land use, and earth resource utilization. Laboratory optional.
6 Geology GEO 08L. Environmental Geology Laboratory. Hour Laboratory course to accompany GEO 08. This lab is designed to provide practical exercises that will enhance a student s understanding of how human beings interact with the geological environment. Lab activities will take an experiential, inquiry#based approach to topics relevant in past, present, and future societies. One two#hour laboratory per week concurrently run with the GEO 08 lecture course. Prerequisite(s): GEO 08 (or co-requisite). GEO 8. Geological Site Investigation for Engineers. Hours Exploration of the principles of geological site investigation applied to land-use planning, geohazard risk analysis, and diverse engineering applications. GEO. Energy Resources. Hours The chemical and geological aspects of formation, production, and benefits/costs (including environmental impacts) of energy derived from fossil fuels (coal and hydrocarbons), biofuels (e.g., ethanol production), radioactive materials (nuclear power), and renewable sources (e.g., geothermal, hydro, wind, and solar power). GEO 0. Structural Geology. Hours The origin and development of structural features of the earth's crust; folding, faulting, volcanism, mountain building, and metamorphism. Prerequisite(s): GEO 5, GEO 6, GEO 0. GEO 0L. Structural Geology Laboratory. Hour Course to accompany GEO 0. Two hours each week. GEO 0. Glacial Geology. Hours The origin of mountain and continental glaciers; their depositional features and erosive activity; history of glaciation in geologic past with special emphasis on North American Quaternary ice advances. Prerequisite(s): GEO 5, GEO 6. GEO 0L. Glacial Geology Laboratory. Hour Course to accompany GEO 0. Two hours each week. GEO 0. Field Geology. 6 Hours Field studies in Geology and Environmental Geology. This course focuses on geologic field techniques, and rock outcrop description and interpretation. Current field sites include Colorado and New Zealand. Prerequisite(s): GEO 5 or Geo 09 or Geo 08 or SCI 0, and GEO 6. GEO 07. Geomorphology. Hours Detailed study of landforms and the erosional processes that develop them. Prerequisite(s): GEO 5, GEO 6. GEO 07L. Geomorphology Laboratory. Hour Course to accompany GEO 07. Two hours each week. GEO 08. Problems & Decisions in Environmental Geology. Hours An in-depth examination of selected environmental problems and the way in which scientific information guides practice and policy. Topics will range from investigations of natural hazards to considerations of land use and water resources. Prerequisite(s): (GEO 09 or GEO 5) or permission of instructor. GEO 08L. Problems & Decisions in Environmental Geology Laboratory. Hour Course to accompany GEO 08. Two hours each week and periodic field work. GEO 09. Surface & Groundwater Hydrology. Hours This course is designed to provide a science or engineering student with the fundamental concepts and principles central to the study of water as a resource. This will include an examination of all components of the hydrologic cycle including surface-water hydrology and management, groundwater hydrogeology, and water resource management. Prerequisite(s): (GEO 09 or GEO 8) or permission of instructor. GEO 09L. Surface and Groundwater Hydrology Laboratory. Hour Laboratory exercises to accompany GEO 09. Three hours per week. GEO 0. Stratigraphy and Sedimentology. Hours Investigation and interpretation of sedimentary rocks, sedimentary environments, and the stratigraphic record. Prerequisite(s): GEO 6. GEO 0L. Stratigraphy and Sedimentology Laboratory. Hour Laboratory exercises to accompany GEO 0. Two hours each week. Corequisite(s): GEO 0. GEO 0. Paleontology. Hours The study of ancient life. The morphology, ecology, evolution, and stratigraphic distributions of selected invertebrates, vertebrates, and plants. GEO 0L. Paleontology Laboratory. Hour Course to accompany GEO 0. Two hours each week. GEO 0. Problems in Geology. - Hours Consideration of special problems involving advanced work in the laboratory and library; arranged to meet the needs of individual students. GEO. Petrology. Hours Study of the formation of sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks. Prerequisite(s): GEO 0. GEO L. Petrology Laboratory. Hour Course to accompany GEO. Two hours each week. Prerequisite(s): GEO 0. GEO. Introductory Geochemistry. Hours Study of elementary thermodynamics, aqueous geochemistry, and principles governing the distribution of trace elements, radioisotopes and stable isotopes in igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks. Emphasis on applications and solution of geological problems. Prerequisite(s): GEO 0 or permission of instructor. GEO L. Introductory Geochemistry Laboratory. Hour Course to accompany GEO. Three hours each week. GEO 50. Applied Geographic Information Systems. Hours Introduction of concepts and implementation of analysis in geographic information systems (GIS). GEO 55. Envrionmental Remote Sensing. Hours Introduction to principles and concepts of remote sensing, a sophisticated technology of earth observation that provides fundamental data for global environmental investigation. Prerequisite(s): GEO 08 or permission of instructor. GEO 77. Honors Thesis Project. Hours First of two courses leading to the selection, design, investigation, and completion of an independent, original Honors Thesis project under the guidance of a faculty research advisor. Restricted to students in the University Honors Program with permission of the program director and department Students pursuing an interdisciplinary thesis topic may register for three semester hours each in two separate disciplines in consultation with the department chairpersons. Prerequisite(s): Approval of University Honors Program.
Geology 7 GEO 78. Honors Thesis Project. Hours Second of two courses leading to the selection, design, investigation, and completion of an independent, original Honors Thesis project under the guidance of a faculty research advisor. Restricted to students in the University Honors Program with permission of the program director and department Students pursuing an interdisciplinary thesis topic may register for three semester hours each in two separate disciplines in consultation with the department chairpersons. Prerequisite(s): Approved 77; approval of University Honors Program. GEO 79L. Envrionmental Instrumentation Laboratory. Hours The understanding and use of field and laboratory based equipment to study current environmental issues. Emphasis on team-centered approaches to investigating environmental problems. Prerequisite(s): (BIO 5, BIO 5) or (GEO 5, GEO 6) or permission of instructor. GEO 80. Senior Capstone Project & Presentation. Hours Project and presentation in the scholarship, activity and/or practice related to the major. Students will present their work in a forum appropriate to the major. GEO 85. Geographic Information Systems Applications in Water Resources Planning & Management. Hours An introduction to GIS applications in water resource management. Following an introduction to GIS basics, this course focuses on GIS techniques in surface water modeling and floodplain delineation and management. GEO 95. Geology Seminar. Hour Introduction to professional practices in the geosciences. Students will attend seminar talks by guest speakers, research career options and graduate programs in the earth sciences, develop a professional resume, and participate in other profession-building activities. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. GEO 98. Geological Research and Thesis. Hours Research project within an area of the geological sciences, including, but not limited to, environmental geology, geochemistry, geomorphology, or paleontology. The results are to be presented in a written thesis. Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor.