Geophysics 4 QH Studies the basic techniques of reflection and refraction seismology, gravity, aeromagnetic, and heat-flow techniques and the information they provide on the structure, composition, and dynamics of the Earth's interior. Emphasizes the application of these techniques to the search for economic minerals in the Earth's crust. Stratigraphy 5 QH Offers a study of paleoenvironments and sedimentary-basin analysis based on sedimentary structures, stratigraphic sequences, and fossils. Includes lab interpretation of sedimentary rock suites, maps, and sections. Invertebrate Paleontology 5 QH Surveys major invertebrate phyla preserved in the fossil record.
Lab involves description and classification of fossil invertebrates.
GEO 1430 Sedimentation and Sedimentary Environments 5 QH Describes the physical processes of sedimentation and their role in the interpretation of modern and ancient sedimentary environments. Lab concentrates on the interpretation and description of the physical and textural properties of sediments and sedimentary rocks. Sedimentary Petrology 5 QH Covers origin, classification, and petrography of the major groups of sedimentary rocks. Discusses the environments of deposition of the nonclastic rocks. Lab concentrates on thin-section study of sedimentary rocks.