Detailed history of North America and its life forms as interpreted from rock and fossil records. Principles of interpretation, geologic and biologic succession of events, and advanced individual interpretation of geologic maps, with reports. The microscopic study of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week. The study of the shaping of the earth's surface.
Laboratory includes analysis of maps, aerial photos, and field work.
Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory or field study per week. Humans as a geologic agents, geologic hazards in the environment, geology and land use studies, urban geology, and case histories. Three hours lecture per week. Regional geomorphology, structure, stratigraphy, and paleontology of Arkansas. Three hours lecture per week, weekend field trips.