Geological Sciences

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF

Mueller, P.A., Chair; Ciesielski, P.F., Associate Chair; Blanchard, F.N. (Emeritus); Brenner, M.; Channell, J.E.T.; Eades, J.L.(Emeritus); Foster, D.; Hodell, D.A.; Jaeger, J.M.; Jones, D.S.*; MacFadden, B.J.*; Martin, E.E.; Martin, J.B.; McClellan, G.H.; Meert, J.G.; Mossa, J.E.*; Neuhoff, P.S.; Opdyke, N.D.; Perfit, M.R.; Randazzo, A.F.; Screaton, E.; Shaak, G.D.*; Smith, D.L.; Spangler, D.P.; Webb, S.D.*

* Affiliate Faculty Members

Undergraduate Coordinator: G. McClellan

Graduate Coordinator: M. Perfitt

GLY 1000 Exploring the Geological Sciences.
Credits: 3.
Selected topics in the geological sciences. Designed for the student not majoring in science. (P)

GLY 1001 Introduction to Earth Science.
Credits: 3
Integrated application of the scientific method to the earth sciences, including: geologic materials, resources and processes; surface, groundwater and climate; environmental problems; and related topics. Emphasis is on Florida examples. (P).

GLY 1073 Introduction to Global Change.
Credits: 3.
A view of planet earth as a complex system of interacting components including geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, biosphere and anthrosphere. Course content will include an appreciation for social, economic and ecological implications of global change. (P)

GLY 1102 Age of Dinosaurs.
Credits: 3.
An examination of unique episodes in the physical and biological history of the earth. (B, P)

GLY 1150L Florida Geology Laboratory.
Credits: 1.
A laboratory course designed to provide a basic understanding of Florida’s geology, geologic history, geologic resources and geologically related environmental problems.(P)

GLY 1801 Mineral Resources of the World.
Credits: 3.
Origin and distribution of mineral resources of the earth; subsequent political, economic, social and environmental consequences of their exploitation. (P)

GLY 2010C Physical Geology.
Credits: 4.
Materials, structures, surface features of the earth and processes which have produced them. Related laboratory demonstrations and experiences. (P)

GLY 2026C Geology for Engineers.
Credits: 3.
Geology is significant to the location of engineering structures and installations. Geologic materials; processes; structure; surface features, and geologic history are interpreted from topographic and geologic maps. (P)

GLY 2030C Environmental and Engineering Geology.
Credits: 3.
Hazardous geologic processes and current environmental concerns are related to the earth, the forces acting upon it, and the resulting surface features and materials. Human interaction with the environment is illustrated using modern case studies. (P)

GLY 2038C Geology and the Environment.
Credits: 4.
Focuses on the aspects of geology most relevant to humans. A broad overview of earth materials and processes will be presented, with emphasis on geologic hazards, resources, and the environment.

GLY 2080C Introduction to Marine Science.
Credits: 4.
An introduction to the four basic disciplines within marine sciences, with an emphasis on Marine Geology. Will describe the origin and evolution of marine basins, ocean circulation, climate control, and life in the oceans. A field trip to coastal Florida is mandatory.(P )

GLY 2100C Historical Geology.
Credits: 4; Prereq: GLY 2010C or GLY 2030C or permission of instructor.
Evolution of the earth and its life. The major physical events and evolutionary changes as recorded in the geologic past. Related laboratory, demonstrations and exercises. (P)

GLY 3074 Ocean Global Climate.
Credits: 3.
The goal of this course is for students to understand the role the oceans play in determining climate and regulating global climate change on a range of timescales from decades to millions of years. (P)

GLY 3105C Evolution of Earth and Life.
Credits: 4; Prereq: GLY 2010C or GLY 2030C.
An advanced examination of the geologic history of planet earth with an emphasis on North America. (P)

GLY 3163 Geology American National Parks.
Credits: 3.
This course is an introduction to the geological setting of selected US national parks. It relates Geology to the cultural aspects of these parks and present-day environmental concerns. A field trip to St. Augustine, Florida will be taken. (P)

GLY 3200C Principles of Minerology.
Credits: 4; Prereq: GLY 2010C or GLY2030C, CHM 2040 or CHM 1020.
Concepts of crystallography, crystal chemistry, physical properties of minerals, mineral genesis and systematic study of the rock-forming or otherwise important minerals including the theory and use of the petrographic microscope for study and identification of these minerals in thin section. (P)

GLY 3603C Paleontology.
Credits: 4; Prereq: GLY 3105C or GLY 2100.
An investigation of the history of life on earth, including aspects of invertebrate and vertebrate paleontology, micropaleontology and paleobotany.

GLY 3784L Geology and National Parks SW.
Credits: 2.
This course focuses on parklands of the U.S. Southwest. Field excursions to parks in Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah and Arizona will integrate geology to the cultural aspects and present-day environmental concerns of these areas.

GLY 3882C Hydrology and Human Affairs.
Credits: 3; Prereq: 1 chemistry course (e.g., CHM 1020).
A course which offers insight into current scientific, political, legal, social and economic aspects of hydrology.

GLY 4155C Geology of Florida.
Credits: 3; Prereq: GLY 2010C or GLY 2030C or permission of instructor.
Principles of physical and historical geology as applied to the geology and mineral resources of Florida. (P)

GLY 4310C Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology.
Credits: 4; Prereq: GLY 3200C, CHM2040.
Fundamental concepts, principles and data that pertain to the genesis of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Emphasis on mineral phase relations, interpretive petrochemistry, magma genesis and tectonic relationships.

GLY 4400C Structural Geology and Tectonics.
Credits: 4; Prereq: GLY 2010C or GLY2030C, MAC 1147, GLY 4552C.
Structural features of the earth, their causes, recognition, and interpretation, to include the mechanics of folding, faulting and other deformations of the earth’s crust.

GLY 4552C Sedimentary Geology.
Credits: 4; Prereq: GLY 2100C or GLY 3105C, GLY 3200C.
An introduction to the basic disciplines important in understanding the origin and classification of sedimentary rocks including sedimentary petrology, sedimentology and stratigraphy.

GLY 4571 Fluvial Morphology and Processes.
Credits: 3; Prereq: GEO 2200 or GLY 2010C or GLY 2030C.
Examines the nature and variety of fluvial processes and the origin and modification of fluvial landforms; includes discussion of environmental changes in rivers and human activities in drainage basins.

GLY 4734 Coastal Morphology and Processes.
Credits: 3; Prereq: GEO 2200 or GLY 2010C or GLY 2030C.
Examines the nature and variety of coastal processes and the origin and modification of environmental changes along coasts and human activities in the coastal zone.

GLY 4750L Geological Field Methods.
Credits: 1; Prereq: GLY 4400, GLY 4552C, GLY 3105C.
Methods and techniques used in geological fieldwork.

GLY 4790 Geology Summer Field Camp.
Credits: 4; Prereq: GLY 4750L and permission of instructor.
Summer geology field camp in northern New Mexico. Application of field procedures and techniques to the solution of geologic problems and construction of geologic maps.

GLY 4905 Individual Work.
Credits: 1 to 3; maximum of 7 credits; Prereq: 15 hours of Geology and permission of instructor. With changes in content, GLY 4905 may be selected for additional credits.
For work in addition to that offered in regular courses in minerology, petrology, paleontology, stratigraphy, sedimentology and structural geology.

GLY 4930 Special Topics in Geology.
Credits: 1 to 3; Prereq: 3 courses in Geology or permission of instructor. May be repeated with change in content up to a maximum of 12 credits.
Lecture, conferences or laboratory sessions covering selected topics of current interest in modern geology.

OCE 1005 Introduction to Oceanography.
Credits: 3.
History of oceanography; distribution of Earth’s land and water; nature and relief of the sea’s floor; physical and chemical properties of sea water; sea ice; sound in the sea; tides, currents and waves; marine sedimentation. (P)