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- Academic Environment
- Academic Standards
- Academic Warning. See Academic Standards
- Academic Status - Probation
- Academic Status - Suspension
- Academic Status - Dismissal
- Academic Progress. See Academic Standards.
- Academic Support Office
- Accreditation and Affiliations
- School of Accountancy
- BS in Accounting
- Accounting (Acc) Courses
- Admissions
- Social Security Number
- Admissions Status and Academic Standing
- Official Notice of Admissions Committee Action
- Admission Deadlines
- New Freshman Applicants—U.S.
- High School Preparation
- ACT. See American College Test
- Early Admission
- Home School Applicants
- Concurrent Enrollment at BYU
- Concurrent Credit Transfer Policy
- Transfer Applicants—U.S.
- Evaluation of Transfer College Credit
- Former Student Applicants.
- Admissions Deferment.
- International Student Applicants.
- Post-Baccalaureate Studies (PBS) Applicants
- Second Degree (Second Major/Additional Major)
- Spring/Summer Visiting Student Program
- Advanced Placement (AP) Credit
- American College Test (ACT)
- AP Credit
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Credit (see Admissions)
- College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Credit
- CLEP Credit
- Entrance Requirements. See Admissions.
- Application Fee. See Admissions.
- Advanced Degrees. See Graduate Studies
- Administration
- Church Board of Education
- BYU Board of Trustees
- Office of the Church Commissioner of Education
- University Administrative Officers
- Deans of Academic Units
- Deans and Directors of Academic Support Services
- Chairs, Directors, or Coordinators of Instructional Units
- Chairs or Directors of Professional Institutes and Programs
- Coordinators or Directors of Academic Areas
- Advisement Center Personnel (see Administration)
- Research Centers and Institutes
- Other Areas of Service (see Administration)
- Maeser Professorships
- Alcuin Fellows
- Advisement Resources
- Choosing a Major
- Choosing a Minor
- Academic Advisement
- AIM (see Academic Advisement)
- MyMAP (see Academic Advisement)
- Progress Reports (see Academic Advisement)
- MAP (see Academic Advisement)
- College Advisement Centers
- University Advisement Center
- Honors Advisement Center
- Preprofessional Advisement Center
- Veterinary Medicine (see Preprofessional Advisement Center
- Counseling and Career Center
- Academic Support (see Counseling and Career Center)
- Workshops (see Counseling and Career Center)
- Courses for Credit (see Counseling and Career Center
- Career Counseling (see Counseling and Career Center)
- Career and Learning Information Center (see Counseling and Career Center)
- Testing Services (see Counseling and Career Center)
- Career Services (see Counseling and Career Center)
- Undergraduate Majors (List)
- Undergraduate Minors (List)
- Aerospace Studies (Air Force ROTC) Department
- Minor in Aerospace Studies
- Aerospace Studies (Aeros) Courses
- The Aims of a BYU Education
- Spiritually Strengthening (see The Aims of a BYU Education)
- Intellectually Enlarging (see The Aims of a BYU Education)
- Character Building (see The Aims of a BYU Education)
- Lifelong Learning and Service (see The Aims of a BYU Education)
- American Heritage (A Htg) Courses
- American Studies Program
- BA in American Studies
- Minor in Western American Studies
- American Studies (Am St) Courses
- Anthropological Collections. See Museum of Peoples and Cultures.
- Anthropology Department
- BA in Anthropology: Archaeology Emphasis
- BA in Anthropology: Sociocultural Emphasis
- BA in Anthropology (Sociocultural Double Major)
- Minor in African Studies
- Minor in Anthropology
- Anthropology (Anthr) Courses
- Asian and Near Eastern Languages Department
- Minor in Arabic
- Arabic (Arab) Courses
- BA in Chinese
- Minor in Chinese
- Minor in Chinese Teaching
- Chinese—Mandarin (Chin) Courses
- Chinese—Cantonese (Cant) Courses
- Minor in Hebrew
- Hebrew (Heb) Courses
- BA in Japanese
- Minor in Japanese
- Minor in Japanese Teaching
- Japanese (Japan) Courses
- BA in Korean
- Minor in Korean
- Korean (Korea) Courses
- Near Eastern Languages (Ne Lg) Courses
- Athletics. See Recreational Environment
- Biology Department
- BS in Bioinformatics
- BS in Biological Science Education
- BS in Biology
- Preveterinary Medicine (see BS in Biology)
- BS in Conservation Biology
- Biology (Bio) Courses
- Botanical Collection. See M. L. Bean Life Science Museum
- Business Management Department
- Business (see Marriott School of Management)
- Business Management (Bus M) Courses
- Management Economics (ManEc) Courses
- University Calendar
- Fall Semester 2009 Calendar
- Winter Semester 2010 Calendar
- Spring Term 2010 Calendar
- Summer Term 2010 Calendar
- Chemical Engineering Department
- BS in Chemical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering (Ch En) Courses
- Chemistry and Biochemistry Department
- BA in Chemistry
- BS in Biochemistry
- BS in Chemistry
- BS in Chemistry Education
- Minor in Chemistry
- Minor in Chemistry Education
- Chemistry and Biochemistry (Chem) Courses
- Civil and Environmental Engineering Department
- BS in Civil Engineering
- Civil and Environmental Engineering (CE En) Courses
- Communication Disorders Department
- BS in Communication Disorders
- Minor in Communication Disorders
- Communication Disorders (ComD) Courses
- Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. See Communication Disorders
- Communications Department
- BA in Communications: Advertising Emphasis
- BA in Communications: Broadcast Journalism Emphasis
- Broadcasting. See Communications
- BA in Communications: Communications Studies Emphasis
- BA in Communications: Print Journalism Emphasis
- BA in Communications: Public Relations Emphasis
- Minor in Communications
- Communications (Comms) Courses
- Computer Science Department
- BS in Computer Science
- BS in Computer Science: Animation Emphasis
- BS in Computer Science: Bioinformatics Emphasis
- Minor in Computer Science
- Minor in Computer Science Teaching
- Computer Science (C S) Courses
- Computers and the Humanities Program
- Minor in Humanities Computing
- Division of Continuing Education
- Evening Classes
- Independent Study
- Correspondence Courses. See Independent Study
- Conferences and Workshops
- BYU Conference Center
- BYU Religious Continuing Education Programs
- Especially for Youth Programs
- BYU Salt Lake Center
- Counseling Psychology and Special Education Department
- BS in SpecialEducation: Mild/Moderate Disabilities Emphasis
- BS in Special Education: Severe Disabilities Emphasis
- Counseling Psychology and Special Education (CPSE) Courses
- Dance Department
- BA in Dance
- BA in Dance Education
- Minor in Ballroom Dance
- Minor in Contemporary Dance
- Modern Dance (see Contemporary Dance)
- Minor in World Dance
- Folk Dance (see World Dance)
- Dance (Dance) Courses
- Ballet. See Dance
- Discontinuance Office
- Discontinuing from the University
- Terminating from the University
- Dropping all classes in a term/semester
- Economics Department
- BA in Economics
- BS in Economics
- Minor in Economics
- Economics (Econ) Courses
- David O. McKay School of Education (College)
- McKay School Student Services
- Field Services Office. See David O. McKay School of Education.
- Application for Licensure [Teaching]
- Career Placement Office—Education
- Certification. See Application for Licensure [Teaching]
- Education Internships. See David O. McKay School of Education
- Preparation of Teachers. See David O. McKay School of Education
- Fingerprint and Background Check. See David O. McKay School of Education
- Educational Leadership and Foundations Department
- Educational Leadership and Foundations (EdLF) Courses
- Higher Education. See Educational Leadership and Foundations.
- Electrical and Computer Engineering Department
- BS in Computer Engineering
- BS in Electrical Engineering
- Electrical and Computer Engineering (EC En) Courses
- Engineering and Technology Education (Eng T) Courses
- Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology (College)
- Engineering/Technology Management Degree Programs
- English Department
- BA in English
- BA in English Teaching
- Minor in English
- Minor in English Teaching
- English (Engl) Courses
- Composition. See English
- Literature. See English
- Exercise Sciences Department
- BS in Athletic Training
- BS in Exercise and Wellness
- BS in Exercise Science
- Exercise Sciences (ExSc) Courses
- Physical Education (see Exercise Sciences)
- Fitness. See Exercise Sciences.
- Family, Home, and Social Sciences (College)
- Family Studies Center
- School of Family Life
- BS in Family and Consumer Sciences Education
- BS in Family Life: Home and Family Living Emphasis
- BS in Family Life: Human Development Emphasis
- BS in Family Life: Marriage and Family Studies Emphasis
- Minor in Family Life
- Minor in Gerontology
- School of Family Life (SFL) Courses
- Home Economics Education (see Family and Consumer Sciences Education)
- Child Development. See Family Life: Human Development Emphasis
- Family Sciences. See School of Family Life.
- Finance Department
- Financial Aid and Scholarships
- Eligibility Requirements (for Scholarships/Financial Aid)
- Academic Scholarships
- Alumni Association Scholarships
- Athletic Scholarships
- College & Departmental Scholarships
- International Scholarships
- International Study Programs Scholarships
- Jerusalem Center Scholarships
- Need-Based Scholarships
- Research Scholarships
- ROTC Scholarships
- Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
- Talent Awards
- General University Scholarship Policies
- Short-Term Loan
- Federal Financial Aid Programs
- Federal Pell Grant
- ACG and SMART Grants
- Academic Competitiveness Grants (ACGs)
- Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan
- Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)
- Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan
- Satisfactory Academic Progress (for loans and grants)
- Important Tax Information
- Exception to University Financial Aid Policy
- Estimated College Expenses
- Fine Arts and Communications (College)
- Fine Arts (FnArt) Course
- French and Italian Department
- BA in French (2nd Major Program)
- BA in French Studies
- BA in French Teaching
- Minor in French
- Minor in French Teaching
- BA in Italian
- Minor in Italian
- French (Fren) Courses
- Italian (Ital) Courses
- Romanian (Rom) Courses
- Bachelor of General Studies Program (BGS)
- BGS in General Studies: American Studies Emphasis
- BGS in General Studies: English and American Literature Emphasis
- BGS in General Studies: Family History Emphasis
- BGS in General Studies: Family Life Emphasis
- BGS in General Studies: History Emphasis
- BGS in General Studies: Management Emphasis
- BGS in General Studies: Psychology Emphasis
- BGS in General Studies: Writing Emphasis
- Bachelor of Independent Studies. See Bachelor of General Studies Program (BGS)
- Degrees by Independent Study. See Bachelor of General Studies Program (BGS)
- Geography Department
- BS in Geography: Environmental Studies Emphasis
- BS in Geography: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Emphasis
- BS in Geography: Geospatial Intelligence Emphasis
- BS in Geography: Global Studies Emphasis
- BS in Geography: Tourism Studies Emphasis
- BS in Geography: Urban and Environmental Planning Emphasis
- Minor in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Minor in Geography
- Minor in Geography Teaching
- Minor in Travel and Tourism Studies
- Minor in Urban and Environmental Planning
- Geography (Geog) Courses
- Cartography. See Geography
- Geological Sciences Department
- BS in Earth and Space Science Education
- BS in Geology
- BS in Geology: Environmental Geology Emphasis
- Minor in Geology
- Minor in Geology Teaching
- Geological Sciences (Geol) Courses
- Germanic and Slavic Languages Department
- BA in German: Linguistics Emphasis
- BA in German: Literature Emphasis
- BA in German Studies (a second major program)
- BA in German Teaching
- Minor in German
- Minor in German Teaching
- German (Germ) Courses
- BA in Russian
- Minor in Russian
- Minor in Russian Teaching
- Russian (Russ) Courses
- Afrikaans (Afrik) Courses
- Dutch (Dutch) Courses
- Grading
- Letter Grade Values
- Incomplete Grades
- Grade Changes
- Numeric Grade Values (Law School)
- Student Academic Grievance Policy
- Scholastic Recognition (each semester)
- Grades
- Records (academic)
- Classification of Students
- Class Standing
- Academic Status
- Access to Education Records—FERPA
- Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Transcript Record Holds
- Earning Credits
- Transfer Work Credit
- Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit (see Records Office)
- Military Credit (see Records Office)
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Credit (see Records Office)
- Challenge Examination Credit
- Exemption Examinations Credit for GE Requirements
- Earning BYU Credit While on Suspension
- Repeating Classes
- Graduation
- Adherence to University Standards (for Graduation)
- Application for Graduation
- Attendance at Commencement
- Graduation Deadlines for Transfer, Correspondence, and Incomplete Credit
- Earning Lower Degree After Receiving Higher Degree
- Adding a Program to a Completed Degree
- Independent Study Credit for Graduation
- Scholastic Recognition (for Graduation)
- Graduating with University Honors
- Academic Honors. See Scholastic Recognition
- Academic Recognition. See Scholastic Recognition
- Latin Scholastic Distinctions
- Summa Cum Laude
- Magna Cum Laude
- Cum Laude
- Graduation Requirements
- Baccalaureate Degree Requirements
- GPA. See Grade Point Average Requirement for Graduation.
- Honor Code Requirement for Graduation
- D Credit (Graduation Requirements)
- Double Major
- Changes of (Major) Requirements
- "Old" Graduation Requirements and Credit, Policy on
- Advisement (Graduation Requirements)
- Adherence to University Standards for Graduation
- MyMAP
- Health and Human Performance (College)
- Health Science Department
- BS in Public Health
- BS in School Health Education
- Minor in Driver Safety Education
- Minor in Health Education
- Health Science (Hlth) Courses
- Community Health Education. See Health Science
- HEPE Courses
- History Department
- BA in Family History—Genealogy
- Minor in Family History—Genealogy
- Certificate in Family History—Genealogy
- BA in History
- BA in History Teaching
- Minor in History
- Minor in History Teaching
- Minor in Native American Studies
- History (Hist) Courses
- Church Educational System Honor Code
- Good Honor Code Standing
- Academic Honesty Policy
- Plagiarism
- Fabrication or Falsification
- Cheating
- Academic Misconduct
- Procedures for Handling Incidents of Academic Dishonesty or Other Academic Misconduct
- Applicable Actions (for Academic Misconduct)
- Honor Code Office Invovement (in Academic Misconduct)
- Faculty Academic Integrity
- Conduct
- Homosexual Behavior or Advocacy
- Dress and Grooming Standards
- Residential Living Standards
- Campus (Residence) Visiting Hours
- Continuing Student Ecclesiastical Endorsement
- Withdrawn Ecclesiastical Endorsement
- Honors Program
- Honors (Honrs) Courses
- Housing
- Campus Accommodations Office
- Campus Housing
- On-Campus Housing
- Residence Halls
- Foreign Language Student Residence
- Applications/Agreements for On-Campus Housing
- Off-Campus Housing
- Chartered Housing
- BYU Housing Referral Service
- Apartment Living for Men and Women
- Residences for Families
- Helaman Halls. See Housing.
- Heritage Halls. See Housing.
- University-Contracted Housing
- Humanities College (HColl) Courses
- Humanities (College)
- English Language Center
- Language Credit by Examination
- Foreign Language Student Residence. See Humanities.
- Humanities Technology Research Support Center
- Humanities, Classics, and Comparative Literature Department
- BA in Humanities: Art History Emphasis
- BA in Humanities: Classical Studies Emphasis
- BA in Humanities: Comparative Literature Emphasis
- BA in Humanities: English Emphasis
- BA in Humanities: Foreign Literature Emphasis
- BA in Humanities: History Emphasis
- BA in Humanities: Media Arts (Film) Emphasis
- BA in Humanities: Philosophy Emphasis
- BA in Humanities: Theatre Emphasis
- Minor in Humanities
- Humanities (Hum) Courses
- BA in Classical Studies: Classical Civilization Emphasis
- BA in Classical Studies: Classics Emphasis
- BA in Classical Studies: Greek Emphasis
- BA in Classical Studies: Latin Emphasis
- BA in Latin Teaching
- Minor in Classical Studies (Greek option)
- Minor in Classical Studies (Latin option)
- Minor in Latin Teaching
- Classical Civilization (Cl Cv) Courses
- Classical Greek (Greek) Courses
- Classical Latin (Latin) Courses
- Classics (Clscs) Courses
- BA in Comparative Literature
- Comparative Literature (CmLit) Courses
- Minor in Scandinavian Studies
- Scandinavian (Scand) Courses
- Danish (Dansh) Courses
- Finnish (Finn) Courses
- Icelandic (Iclnd) Courses
- Norwegian (Norwe) Courses
- Swedish (Swed) Courses
- Classical Languages. See Humanities, Classics, and Comparative Literature
- Information Systems Department
- BS in Information Systems
- Information Systems (I Sys) Courses
- Instructional Psychology and Technology Department
- Instructional Psychology and Technology (IP&T) Courses
- David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies. See International and Area Studies
- International and Area Studies
- Field Studies. See International Study Programs.
- Foreign Relations. See International Study Programs.
- International and Area Studies (IAS) Courses
- Asian Studies
- BA in Asian Studies
- Minor in Asian Studies
- Asian Studies (Asian) Courses
- European Studies
- BA in European Studies
- European Studies (Europ) Courses
- International Development
- Minor in International Development
- International Relations
- BA in International Relations
- International Relations (IR) Courses
- Latin American Studies
- BA in Latin American Studies
- Minor in Latin American Studies
- Latin American Studies (Lt Am) Courses
- BA in Ancient Near Eastern Studies
- BA in Middle East Studies/Arabic
- Minor in Ancient Near Eastern Studies
- Minor in Middle East Studies
- Ancient Near Eastern Studies (ANES) Courses
- Middle East Studies/Arabic (MESA) Courses
- Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies
- Courses offered through the Jerusalem Center
- Center for Language Studies
- American Sign Language (ASL) Courses
- Bulgarian (Bulgn) Courses
- Czech (Czech) Courses
- Foreign Language (FLang) Courses
- Hungarian (Hung) Courses
- Latvian(Latvi) Courses
- Lithuanian (Lithu) Courses
- Polish (Polsh) Courses
- Serbo-Croatian (SrbCr) Courses
- Slovenian (Sln) Courses
- Ukrainian (Ukrai) Courses
- Welsh (Welsh) Courses
- Akan. See Center for Language Studies
- Albanian. See Center for Language Studies
- Armenian. See Center for Language Studies
- Aymara. See Center for Language Studies
- Basque. See Center for Language Studies
- Bicolano. See Center for Language Studies
- Burmese. See Center for Language Studies
- Cakchiquel. See Center for Language Studies
- Cambodian. See Center for Language Studies
- Catalan. See Center for Language Studies
- Cebuano. See Center for Language Studies
- Croatian. See Center for Language Studies
- Estonian. See Center for Language Studies
- Farsi. See Center for Language Studies
- Fijian. See Center for Language Studies
- Ga. See Center for Language Studies
- Guarani. See Center for Language Studies
- Haitian Creole. See Center for Language Studies
- Hawaiian. See Center for Language Studies
- Hindi. See Center for Language Studies
- Hmong. See Center for Language Studies
- Ilangot. See Center for Language Studies
- Ilocano. See Center for Language Studies
- Ilonggo. See Center for Language Studies
- Indonesian. See Center for Language Studies
- Javanese. See Center for Language Studies
- Kazakh. See Center for Language Studies
- Laotian. See Center for Language Studies
- Malagasy. See Center for Language Studies
- Malay. See Center for Language Studies
- Maori. See Center for Language Studies
- Marshallese. See Center for Language Studies
- Maya. See Center for Language Studies
- Mongolian. See Center for Language Studies
- Navajo. See Center for Language Studies
- Niuean. See Center for Language Studies
- Quechua. See Center for Language Studies
- Quiche. See Center for Language Studies
- Rarotongan. See Center for Language Studies
- Samoan. See Center for Language Studies
- Swahili. See Center for Language Studies
- Tagalog. See Center for Language Studies
- Tahitian. See Center for Language Studies
- Taiwanese. See Center for Language Studies
- Thai. See Center for Language Studies
- Tongan. See Center for Language Studies
- Trukese. See Center for Language Studies
- Turkish. See Center for Language Studies
- Urdu. See Center for Language Studies
- Vanuatau. See Center for Language Studies
- Waray-Waray. See Center for Language Studies
- J. Reuben Clark Law School (College)
- Life Sciences (College)
- Life Sciences Student Services
- Life Sciences Preparation (Premajor Program)
- Life Sciences (LfSci) Courses
- Linguistics and English Language Department
- BA in English Language
- BA in Linguistics
- Minor in Editing
- Minor in Linguistics
- Minor in Linguistic Computing
- Computers and the Humanities (CHum) Courses
- English Language (ELang) Courses
- Linguistics (Ling) Courses
- Linguistics Computing (LingC) Courses
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
- Minor in TESOL
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Courses
- Marriott School of Management (College)
- Business Administration. See Marriott School of Management
- BS in Management: General Business Emphasis
- BS in Management: Entrepreneurship Emphasis
- BS in Management: Finance Emphasis
- BS in Management: Global Supply Chain Management Emphasis
- BS in Management: Marketing Management Emphasis
- BS in Management: Organizational Behavior/Human Resource Management Emphasis
- BS in Management: Strategy Emphasis
- Minor in Management
- Minor in Strategy
- Certificate in Global Management
- Mathematics Department
- BS in Mathematics
- Minor in Mathematics
- Mathematics (Math) Courses
- Mathematics Education Department
- BS in Mathematics Education
- Minor in Mathematics Education
- Mathematics Education (MthEd) Courses
- Mechanical Engineering Department
- BS in Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering (Me En) Courses
- Manufacturing (see Mechanical Engineering Department)
- Microbiology and Molecular Biology Department
- BS in Clinical Laboratory Science
- BS in Microbiology
- BS in Molecular Biology
- Minor in Microbiology
- Minor in Molecular Biology
- Microbiology and Molecular Biology (MMBio) Courses
- Military Science (Army ROTC)
- Minor in Military Science
- Military Science (Army ROTC) (Mil S) Courses
- The Mission of BYU
- School of Music
- BA in Music
- BM in Jazz Studies
- BM in Media Music Studies
- BM in Music Composition
- BM in Music Education: K-12 Choral Emphasis
- BM in Music Education: K-12 Instrumental Emphasis
- BM in Music Education: Elementary Music Specialist Emphasis
- BM in Music Performance: Brass Emphasis
- BM in Music Performance: Combined Piano and Organ Emphasis
- BM in Music Performance: Organ Emphasis
- BM in Music Performance: Percussion Emphasis
- BM in Music Performance: Piano Emphasis
- BM in Music Performance: String Emphasis
- BM in Music Performance: Vocal Emphasis
- BM in Music Performance: Woodwind Emphasis
- BM in Sound Recording Technology
- Minor in Music
- Music (Music) Courses
- Conducting. See School of Music
- Music Dance Theatre Program
- BFA in Music Dance Theatre
- Neuroscience Center
- BS in Neuroscience
- Neuroscience (Neuro) Courses
- Nursing (College)
- Nursing Program
- BS in Nursing
- Nursing (Nurs) Courses
- Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Science Department
- BS in Dietetics
- BS in Food Science
- BS in Nutritional Science
- Minor in Nutrition
- Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Science (NDFS) Courses
- Organizatonal Leadership and Strategy Department
- Management Communication (M Com) Courses
- Organizational Behavior (Org B) Courses
- Philosophy Department
- BA in Philosophy
- Minor in Philosophy
- Minor in Logic
- Philosophy (Phil) Courses
- Physical and Mathematical Sciences (College)
- Physical Science Program
- BS in Teaching Physical Science
- Physical Science (Phy S) Courses
- Physics and Astronomy Department
- BS in Applied Physics
- BS in Physics
- BS in Physics-Astronomy
- BS in Physics Teaching
- Minor in Astronomy
- Minor in Physics
- Minor in Physics Teaching
- Physics and Astronomy (Phscs) Courses
- Physiology and Developmental Biology Department
- BS in Biophysics
- BS in Physiology and Developmental Biology
- Physiology and Developmental Biology (PDBio) Courses
- Plant and Wildlife Sciences Department
- BS in Environmental Science
- BS in Genetics and Biotechnology
- BS in Landscape Management
- BS in Wildlife and Wildlands Conservation
- Minor in Environmental Science
- Minor in Landscape Management
- Plant and Wildlife Sciences (PWS) Courses
- Agronomy. See Plant and Wildlife Sciences.
- Horticulture. See Plant and Wildlife Sciences.
- Political Science Department
- BA in Political Science
- Minor in Political Science
- Minor in Political Science Teaching
- Political Science (Pl Sc) Courses
- Government. See Political Science
- Psychology Department
- BS in Psychology
- Minor in Psychology
- Minor in Psychology Teaching
- Psychology (Psych) Courses
- Romney Institute of Public Management
- Public Management (P Mgt) Courses
- Recreation Management and Youth Leadership Department
- BS in Recreation Management and Youth Leadership: Leisure Services Management Emphasis
- BS in Recreation Management and Youth Leadership: Therapeutic Recreation Emphasis
- Minor in Nonprofit Management
- Recreation Management and Youth Leadership (RMYL) Courses
- Registration
- Who May Register?
- Eligibility (for Registration)
- The Registration Process
- Adding and Dropping Classes
- Changes in Registration. See Adding and Dropping Classes.
- Full-, Three-Quarter-, or Part-Time Status
- Verification of Full-Time Status for Graduate Students
- Withdrawal from Classes
- Auditing Classes
- Class Preparation Time
- Maximum Hours per Semester/Term
- Final Examinations
- Registration Holds
- Religious Education (College)
- Ancient Scripture Department
- Ancient Scripture (Rel A) Courses
- Church History and Doctrine Department
- Church History and Doctrine (Rel C) Courses
- Reservation of Right to Change Courses
- School of Social Work
- Social Work (Soc W) Courses
- Sociology Department
- BS in Sociology
- Minor in Sociology (General)
- Sociology (Soc) Courses
- Spanish and Portuguese Department
- BA in Portuguese
- Minor in Portuguese
- Portuguese (Port) Courses
- BA in Spanish
- BA in Spanish Teaching
- BA in Spanish Translation
- Minor in Spanish
- Minor in Spanish Teaching
- Spanish (Span) Courses
- Statement of Nondiscrimination
- Statistics Department
- BS in Actuarial Science
- BS in Statistics: Applied Statistics and Analytics Emphasis
- BS in Statistics: Biostatistics Emphasis
- BS in Statistics: Quality Science Emphasis
- BS in Statistics: Statistical Science Emphasis
- Minor in Actuarial Science
- Minor in Statistics
- Statistics (Stat) Courses
- Student Academic Record Appeals Process
- Petition
- Student Development
- Student Development (StDev) Courses
- Teacher Education Department
- Early Childhood Education Program
- BS in Early Childhood Education
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) Courses
- Elementary Education Program
- BS in Elementary Education
- BS in Elementary Education: Early Childhood Education Emphasis
- Elementary Education (El Ed) Courses
- Secondary Education Programs
- BS in Teaching Social Science
- Secondary Education (Sc Ed) Courses
- BS in Physical Education Teaching/Coaching (K–12)
- Minor in Coaching and Teaching Physical Education
- Teaching English Language Learners Program
- Minor in TESOL K–12
- Minor in TESOL / Bilingual K-12 - Spanish
- Teaching English Language Learners (TELL) Courses
- School of Technology
- Construction Management Program
- Architecture. See Construction Management
- Building. See Construction Management
- BS in Construction Management
- Construction Management (CM) Courses
- Facility and Property Management Program
- BS in Facility and Property Management
- Facility and Property Management (FPM) Courses
- Industrial Design Program
- BFA in Industrial Design
- Industrial Design (InDes) Courses
- Information Technology Program
- BS in Information Technology
- Minor in Information Technology
- Information Technology (IT) Courses
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology Program
- BS in Manufacturing Engineering Technology
- Minor in Manufacturing
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology (Mfg) Courses
- Technology and Engineering Education Program
- BS in Technology and Engineering Education
- Technology and Engineering Education (TEE) Courses
- Drafting. See School of Technology.
- Theatre and Media Arts Department
- BA in Media Arts Studies
- BA in Theatre Arts Education K-12
- BA in Theatre Arts Studies
- BFA in Acting
- Minor in Media Arts Studies
- Minor in Theatre Arts Education
- Minor in Theatre Arts Studies
- Theatre and Media Arts (TMA) Courses
- Cinema. See Theatre and Media Arts
- Costume Design and Construction. See Theatre and Media Arts
- Directing. See Theatre and Media Arts
- Dramatic Arts. See Theatre and Media Arts.
- Film. See Theatre and Media Arts.
- Tuition and Fees
- Tuition Rates
- NonCredit Course Fees
- Audited Course Fees
- Student Status for Tuition Assessment Purposes
- Payment of Tuition and Fees
- Short-Term Loans
- Pro-Rata Charges for Dropped Classes
- Collection of Unpaid Tuition and Fees
- Payments for Tuition and Fees
- University Fees
- Class Fees
- Materials/Service Fees
- Student Teaching/Practicum Fees
- Fingerprint Fee
- Licensure Fee
- Miscellaneous Fees and Fines
- Health Insurance Requirement
- Tuition and/or Fee Appeals
- Undergraduate Education (College)
- General Education Office
- Honors Program (see Undergraduate Education)
- University Writing
- First-Year Experience
- Freshman Academy
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Geological Sciences (Geol) Courses
Undergraduate Courses
100-Level Courses
GEOL 100
: Dinosaurs. (3:1:2)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 100 : Dinosaurs. (3:1:2)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | W |
| DESCRIPTION: | Hands-on examination of vertebrate fossils -- especially dinosaurs. For nonscience majors. Field trips. |
GEOL 101
: Introduction to Geology. (3:2:1)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 101 : Introduction to Geology. (3:2:1)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp, Su |
| DESCRIPTION: | Cultural focus on physical and environmental geology for nonscience majors; rocks and minerals. Field trips. |
| NOTE: | Honors also. |
GEOL 102
: Geological Field Studies. (3:6:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 102 : Geological Field Studies. (3:6:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F 1st block, Su |
| DESCRIPTION: | Outdoor examination of geological processes via afternoon canyon hikes and other hands-on activities. |
| NOTE: | For nonscience majors. |
GEOL 103
: Life of the Past. (3:2:1)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 103 : Life of the Past. (3:2:1)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F, W |
| DESCRIPTION: | Cultural focus on historical geology for nonscience majors; fossils. Field trips. |
GEOL 108
: Climate and the Earth System. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 108 : Climate and the Earth System. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F |
| DESCRIPTION: | Chemical, physical, and biological processes shaping the Earth's surface and climate, emphasizing quantitative methods for measuring and evaluating contemporary climate and environmental changes relative to the last several thousand years. |
GEOL 109
: Geology of the Planets. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 109 : Geology of the Planets. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | W |
| DESCRIPTION: | Origins and distinctive histories of the planets in our solar system as revealed by study of their surface features. |
| NOTE: | For nonscience and science majors. |
GEOL 110
: Geological Science Laboratory. (1:0:2)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 110 : Geological Science Laboratory. (1:0:2)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| PREREQUISITE: | Geol 101. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Minerals, rocks, and landforms; the use of topographic and geologic maps; the interpretation of aerial photos. |
GEOL 111
: Physical Geology. (4:3:2)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 111 : Physical Geology. (4:3:2)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F, W |
| DESCRIPTION: | Materials, structure, and surface features of the earth and the geologic processes involved in their development. Field trips and lab studies, use of aerial photos. |
GEOL 112
: Historical Geology. (4:3:2)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 112 : Historical Geology. (4:3:2)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | W, Su |
| PREREQUISITE: | Geol 111. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Developmental history of the earth, its landforms, and life forms, emphasizing the North American continent. Field trips and lab studies. |
200-Level Courses
GEOL 210
: Field Studies. (3:0:9)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 210 : Field Studies. (3:0:9)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F |
| PREREQUISITE: | Geol 111, 112. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Procedures in observing, collecting, and recording field data concerning properties of rock units. |
| NOTE: | Contact Geological Sciences Department before April 15 for dates of upcoming August trip. |
GEOL 230
: Geological Communications. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 230 : Geological Communications. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F, Su |
| PREREQUISITE: | Geol 111; 210 or concurrent enrollment. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Introduction to writing within the discipline and designing and creating publishable geologic maps and illustrations. Tools include ArcGIS, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop. Online portfolio initiated. |
300-Level Courses
GEOL 330
: Geology for Engineers. (3:2:2)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 330 : Geology for Engineers. (3:2:2)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp |
| DESCRIPTION: | Geological processes and materials bearing on engineering practices. Field trips. |
GEOL 351
: Mineralogy. (4:2:4)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 351 : Mineralogy. (4:2:4)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F |
| PREREQUISITE: | Math 112; Chem 105 or 111 or concurrent enrollment. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Principles of crystallography and crystal chemistry. Physical, chemical, and crystallographic properties of minerals. |
GEOL 352
: Petrology. (3:3:2)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 352 : Petrology. (3:3:2)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | W |
| PREREQUISITE: | Geol 210, 351, Chem 105 or 111. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Compositions, fabrics, and field relations of igneous and metamorphic rocks; behavior of rock-forming systems. Field trips. |
GEOL 370
: Sedimentology and Stratigraphy. (3:3:3)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 370 : Sedimentology and Stratigraphy. (3:3:3)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | W |
| PREREQUISITE: | Geol 111, 112. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Erosion; sediment entrainment, transport, and deposition; depositional systems and facies analysis; principles of stratigraphy. Field trips. |
GEOL 375
: Structural Geology. (3:3:2)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 375 : Structural Geology. (3:3:2)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F |
| PREREQUISITE: | Geol 111, 112, 351, 352; Phscs 121 or concurrent enrollment. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Geometric, kinematic, and dynamic analysis of tectonic features. Practical exercises. Using aerial photos. Field trips. |
GEOL 399R
: Academic Internship. (.5-9:0:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 399R : Academic Internship. (.5-9:0:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp, Su |
400-Level Courses
GEOL 410
: Geological Field Methods. (6:0:46)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 410 : Geological Field Methods. (6:0:46)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | Sp |
| PREREQUISITE: | Geol 352, 370, 375. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Methods used to observe, collect, and interpret field data in geologic and environmental investigations. |
| NOTE: | Fee. |
GEOL 411
: Geomorphology and Remote Sensing. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 411 : Geomorphology and Remote Sensing. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F |
| PREREQUISITE: | Geol 111. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Interpretive analysis of landforms and their geologic significance. Use of aerial/satellite images of Earth and other planets, topographic/bathymetric maps, multi-wavelength image data. Field trips. |
GEOL 430
: Senior Thesis. (3:ARR:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 430 : Senior Thesis. (3:ARR:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F |
| PREREQUISITE: | Geol 111, 112, 210, 351, 352, 370, 375. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Faculty-supervised research on a project of limited scope. Project is chosen and completed by the student. Written and oral presentation of findings required. |
GEOL 435
: Introduction to Groundwater. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 435 : Introduction to Groundwater. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F |
| PREREQUISITE: | Geol 111 or 330; Math 110 or equivalent. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Introduction to the occurrence, movement, and properties of subsurface water; surface and groundwater relationships. |
GEOL 440
: Solid Earth Geophysics. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 440 : Solid Earth Geophysics. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | W |
| PREREQUISITE: | Phscs 123. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Physics of the earth, including earthquake seismology. Gravity, seismic, magnetic, electrical, and heat flow properties and methods. |
GEOL 445
: Geochemistry. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 445 : Geochemistry. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | W |
| PREREQUISITE: | Chem 106, 107; or 112; Geol 352. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Applying elementary chemical principles to understand geologic processes and materials. |
GEOL 446
: Applied Geochemical Studies. (3:2:2)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 446 : Applied Geochemical Studies. (3:2:2)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F |
| PREREQUISITE: | Geol 445. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Applied problem solving through development of geochemical modes. Using mass balance, equilibrium thermodynamics, and kinetic processes to understand environmental systems. |
GEOL 451
: Optical Mineralogy. (3:2:2)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 451 : Optical Mineralogy. (3:2:2)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | W |
| PREREQUISITE: | Geol 351. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Interaction of light with crystalline material; using petrographic microscope; optical spectrometry. |
GEOL 460
: Economic and Resource Geology. (3:2:2)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 460 : Economic and Resource Geology. (3:2:2)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F |
| PREREQUISITE: | Geol 352. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Nature and genesis of metallic and non-metallic mineral deposits, including laboratory study of economic minerals. Field trips. |
GEOL 476
: Introduction to Seismic Interpretation. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 476 : Introduction to Seismic Interpretation. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F |
| PREREQUISITE: | Geol 370, 375. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Fundamental techniques; analyzing seismic reflection data. Reviewing fundamentals of seismic trace and geologic implications. Basic mapping of subsurface structure and stratigraphy. |
GEOL 480
: Paleontology. (3:3:2)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 480 : Paleontology. (3:3:2)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F |
| PREREQUISITE: | Geol 112. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Distribution, morphology, paleoecology, evolution, and stratigraphic significance of organisms in the geologic record. Field trips. |
GEOL 490R
: Short Courses. (.5-3:ARR:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 490R : Short Courses. (.5-3:ARR:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | On demand. |
| PREREQUISITE: | Instructor's consent. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Short, undergraduate-level courses and extended field trips offered on an irregular basis. |
| NOTE: | Fee. |
GEOL 491R
: Geology Seminar. (.5:1:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 491R : Geology Seminar. (.5:1:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F, W |
| DESCRIPTION: | Seminar on various geologic topics by guest speakers. |
GEOL 492R
: Career Pathways Seminar. (.5:1:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 492R : Career Pathways Seminar. (.5:1:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | W |
| DESCRIPTION: | Seminar on graduate school and career opportunities by guest speakers. |
GEOL 499R
: Honors Thesis. (.5-6:ARR:ARR)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 499R : Honors Thesis. (.5-6:ARR:ARR)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp, Su |
500-Level Graduate Courses (available to advanced undergraduates)
GEOL 504
: Global Geology Field Studies. (1-3:Arr.:Arr.)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 504 : Global Geology Field Studies. (1-3:Arr.:Arr.)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | On demand. |
| PREREQUISITE: | Any senior-level geology course; instructor's consent. |
| DESCRIPTION: | In-depth study of classic geologic localities, such as Hawaii, the Bahamas, and the Appalachians, prelimiary to on-site field study. |
GEOL 521
: Borehole Geophysics and Geology. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 521 : Borehole Geophysics and Geology. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F alternate years. |
| PREREQUISITE: | Instructor's consent. |
| RECOMMENDED: | Phscs 121, 220, Geol 351, 370; or equivalents. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Applied well log analysis, including conventional and new techniques. Subsurface geology and lithology determined from many logs. Determining porosity, permeability, and fluid saturation with hydrology, and hydrocarbon applications. |
GEOL 525
: Petroleum Systems Analysis. (4:4:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 525 : Petroleum Systems Analysis. (4:4:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F alternate years |
| PREREQUISITE: | Geol 370 or equivalent. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Properties of petroleum; exploration methods; generation and migration of hydrocarbons, reservoirs, traps, and seals; sedimentary basin classification; energy resources. Extended field trip required. |
GEOL 530
: Geological Communications Laboratory. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 530 : Geological Communications Laboratory. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F |
| PREREQUISITE: | Instructor's consent; graduate status. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Designing and creating a variety of student-selected geological illustrations emphasizing maps and cross-sections. |
GEOL 535
: Contaminant Hydrogeology. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 535 : Contaminant Hydrogeology. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | W |
| PREREQUISITE: | Geology 435 or equivalent. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Principles, tools, and applications used to solve heavy metal, organic, and radionuclide groundwater contamination problems. Topics include regulations, mass transport, multiphase flow, transformation, retardation, and attenuation. |
GEOL 540
: Principles of Glaciology. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 540 : Principles of Glaciology. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F alternate years. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Geophysical problems involving ice in the environment and its role in global change. Topics include atmospheric ice, snow pack, glaciers, ice sheets, sea ice, permafrost, and ice age theories. |
GEOL 545
: Isotope Geochemistry. (3:1:4)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 545 : Isotope Geochemistry. (3:1:4)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F alternate years. |
| PREREQUISITE: | Geol 352 or equivalent. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Use of stable and radioactive isotope systematics in geochronology and investigation of origins of rocks and waters. |
GEOL 550
: Environmental Soil Chemistry. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 550 : Environmental Soil Chemistry. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F alternate years |
| PREREQUISITE: | Chem 105, 106, 107; or equivalents. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Chemistry of soil systems at macroscopic and microscopic scales, examined from the perspective of scientists interested in environmental assessment and remediation. |
GEOL 551
: Advanced Mineralogy. (3:2:2)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 551 : Advanced Mineralogy. (3:2:2)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | W alternate years |
| PREREQUISITE: | Geol 351 or equivalent. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Crystallography, structure, and crystal chemistry of major silicate mineral groups. |
GEOL 552
: Igneous Petrology. (3:4:3)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 552 : Igneous Petrology. (3:4:3)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| PREREQUISITE: | Geol 352 or equivalent. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Origin and evolution of magmas, emphasizing trace element and isotopic compositions and intensive properties as calculated from mineral compositions. |
GEOL 555
: Volcanism and Ore Deposits. (1-3:Arr:Arr)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 555 : Volcanism and Ore Deposits. (1-3:Arr:Arr)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | On demand. |
| PREREQUISITE: | Geol 352 or equivalent. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Field examination of active mafic and silicic volcanism (Hawaii and Yellowstone) and discussion of magmatic volatiles' role in ore deposits. |
GEOL 560
: Reflection Seismology Theory (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 560 : Reflection Seismology Theory (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | W alternate years |
| PREREQUISITE: | Instructor's consent. |
| RECOMMENDED: | Geol 375, Phscs 121, 123, 220; or equivalents. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Principles, tools, and methods used in seismic geophysics, with exploration, engineering, environmental, and hydrological applications. |
GEOL 561
: Applied Exploration Seismology. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 561 : Applied Exploration Seismology. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F alternate years. |
| PREREQUISITE: | Instructor's consent. |
| RECOMMENDED: | Geol 375, Phscs 121, 123, 220; or equivalents. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Seismic acquisition processing and computer-assisted interpretation, emphasizing field deployment techniques, use of commercial data processing, and visualization software. |
GEOL 565R
: Special Topics in Geology. (.5-4:ARR:ARR)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 565R : Special Topics in Geology. (.5-4:ARR:ARR)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | On demand. |
| PREREQUISITE: | Instructor's consent. |
| DESCRIPTION: | The following topics may be offered on demand: geology for teachers, ore deposits, solid-water interface chemistry, X-ray crystallography. |
GEOL 571
: Sedimentology and Ecology of Modern Carbonate Systems. (1-3:Arr:Arr)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 571 : Sedimentology and Ecology of Modern Carbonate Systems. (1-3:Arr:Arr)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | W on demand |
| PREREQUISITE: | Geol 370 or equivalent. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Field course in the Caribbean emphasizing factors that produce carbonate sediments. Investigation of tidal flat to off-shore barrier reef environments and Pleistocene outcrops. |
GEOL 574
: Advanced Stratigraphy. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 574 : Advanced Stratigraphy. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | W alternate years |
| PREREQUISITE: | Geol 370 or equivalent. |
| RECOMMENDED: | Geol 480. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Studying the stratigraphic record through modern methods of correlating stratal packages, emphasizing concepts of sequence and seismic stratigraphy, and utilizing methods of chronostratigraphy, biostratigraphy, lithostratigraphy, and absolute dating. Extended field trip required. |
GEOL 575
: Advanced Structural Geology. (3:2:3)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 575 : Advanced Structural Geology. (3:2:3)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F alternate years. |
| PREREQUISITE: | Geol 375, 410; or equivalents. |
| DESCRIPTION: | In-depth discussions of a variety of topics in structural geology, emphasizing current literature and problems. |
GEOL 576
: Three-Dimensional Subsurface Mapping and Evaluation. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 576 : Three-Dimensional Subsurface Mapping and Evaluation. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | W |
| PREREQUISITE: | Geol 476 or equivalent. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Advanced interpretation of 3D seismic reflection data. Integrating well and seismic data to interpret complex geologic systems. Implications for understanding hydrocarbon reservoirs. |
GEOL 580
: Principles of Paleontology. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 580 : Principles of Paleontology. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | W alternate years |
| PREREQUISITE: | Geol 480 or equivalent. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Modern approaches to fossil study applied to areas of evolution, paleoecology, and biostratigraphy. |
GEOL 586
: Vertebrate Paleontology. (4:3:2)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 586 : Vertebrate Paleontology. (4:3:2)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F alternate years. |
| PREREQUISITE: | instructor's consent. |
| DESCRIPTION: | History of vertebrate fossils. Field trips required. Credit applies in either zoology or geology. Lab studies. |
GEOL 590R
: Short Courses. (1-3:3:3)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 590R : Short Courses. (1-3:3:3)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F, W on demand |
| DESCRIPTION: | Short graduate-level courses offered on a random basis. |
| NOTE: | Fee. |
GEOL 591R
: Seminar. (.5:1:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 591R : Seminar. (.5:1:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F, W |
| DESCRIPTION: | Seminar on various geologic topics by guest speakers. |
| NOTE: | Total of 1 credit hour required. |
GEOL 592R
: Career Pathways Seminar. (.5:1:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 592R : Career Pathways Seminar. (.5:1:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | W alternate years |
| DESCRIPTION: | Seminar on graduate school and career opportunities by guest speakers. |
GEOL 599R
: Academic Internship. (1-9:0:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
GEOL 599R : Academic Internship. (1-9:0:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp, Su |
Graduate Courses
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