2009-2010 UCSB Catalog - Course Descriptions

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GEOL 1 - Geology and Environment

(4) Keller

Introduction to geology and environment including: human population and sustainability; physical geologic processes; use, pollution and management of water, mineral, and soil resources; process and mitigation of natural hazards; global climate change; waste management; environmental health; and environmental planning.

GEOL 2 - Principles of Physical Geology

(4) STAFF

Introduction to the science of the Earth; properties and processes of its surface and interior, including plate tectonics, volacanism, earthquakes, glaciation, mountain building, formation of rocks, minerals, and the structural basis of landforms.

GEOL 2H - Principles of Physical Geology (Honors)

(1) STAFF

Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in Geology 2; honors standing.

A supplement to Geology 2 focusing on properties and processes of the Earth's surface and its interior, including plate tectonics, volcanism, earthquakes, glaciation, mountain building, formation of rocks, minerals, and the structural basis of landforms.

GEOL 3 - Principles of Historical Geology

(4) Awramik

Prerequisites: Geology 2 or 4 or 7 or 20.

Antiquity and history of the Earth from an Earth system history approach. Focus is on processes and changes over time of the Earth's lithosphere, biosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere.

GEOL 3H - Principles of Historical Geology (Honors)

(1) Awramik

Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in Geology 3; honors standing.

A supplement to Geology 3 focusing on special topics in Earth system history.

GEOL 3LX - Principles of Historical Geology (Laboratory)

(1) Awramik

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.

Elementary problems in palentology and stratigraphy.

GEOL 4 - Introduction to Oceanography

(4) STAFF

An introduction to oceanography covering the major physical, chemical, and geological features of the oceans, their role in earth history, and potential use as a natural resource.

GEOL 4H - Introduction to Oceanography (Honors)

(1) STAFF

Prerequisites: Honors standing; concurrent enrollment in Geology 4.

A supplement to Geology 4 focusing on major physical, chemical, and geological features of the oceans, their role in earth history, and potential use as a natural resource.

GEOL 4S - Introduction to Oceanography

(4) Lea

Similar to Geology 4, but designed for students with an interest in science that desire a small, more intensive, class format. Topics include a survey of ocean basins, plate tectonics, seawater, the atmosphere, ocean climate and circulation, oceanic productivity and biota.

GEOL 4W - Introduction to Oceanography

(4) STAFF

Focussing on ocean basins and their formation, atmosphere and ocean circulation and its effect on climate, global warming, waves and beaches, world fisheries, science and society. Online materials are used extensively.

GEOL 6 - Mountains, Boots, and Backpacks: Field Study of the High Sierra

(4) Hacker, Burbank

Prerequisites: Not open to freshmen. Minimum 3.0 GPA requirement.

Ten-day, off-campus, field-based investigation of faults, volcanoes, glaciers, rivers, and related geologic processes in the Sierra Nevada and nearby mountains. Emphasis on observations; analysis of geologic and environmental field data. Class takes place in September prior to Fall quarter.

GEOL 7 - Dinosaurs

(4) Wyss, Porter

The origin and diversification of dinosaurs, including birds. Survey of evolutionary relationships within the group, and between the major groups of vertebrates. Broad introduction including anatomy, geography, climate, and vertebrate contemporaries.

GEOL 7H - Dinosaurs (Honors)

(1) Wyss

Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in Geology 7; honors standing.

A supplement to Geology 7 focusing on the origin and diversification of dinosaurs, including birds. Survey of evolutionary relationships within the group, and between the major groups of vertebrates. Broad introduction including anatomy, geography, climate, and vertebrate contemporaries.

GEOL 10 - Antarctica: The Last Place on Earth

(4) Luyendyk

Geology 2 or 4.

The interrelations of the physical and biological environments on the continent Antarctica; Antarctica as an earth system. Included are studies of tectonic history, global warming, ozone depletion, mineral resources, and the history of scientific exploration of the continent.

GEOL 18 - Field Studies in Geological Sciences

(1) Staff

Four to five day field trip, fall and/or spring quarters. Field studies under guidance of two or three staff members introducing the geology of California.

GEOL 19 - Geology of Yosemite Valley

(1) Keller

Prerequisites: Freshman standing.

Introduction to the geology, surface processes, glacial history, and environmental geology of Yosemite valley. The four-day field trip includes one day in the lower Yosemite valley, and one day in the upper valley.

GEOL 20 - Geological Catastrophes

(4) Archuleta, Busby

Course deals with geologic catastrophes, e.g., earthquakes, vocanic eruptions, tsunamis, and landslides. Students will learn the basic physicalcauses of these naturally occurring events and discuss the consequences.

GEOL 30 - The History of Life

(4) Awramik, Tiffney

Examination of the geological and biological processes affecting the evolution of life on Earth from 3.8 billion years ago to the present. Strong emphasis on the nature of the "scientific method" as a way of understanding natural history.

GEOL 30H - History of Life (Honors)

(1) Awramik, Tiffney

Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in Geology 30; honors standing.

A supplement of Geology 30 focusing on the examination of the geological and biological processes affecting the evolution of life on Earth from 3.8 billion years ago to the present. Strong emphasis on the nature of the "scientific method" as a way of understanding natural history.

GEOL 98 - Readings in Geological Sciences

(1-3) STAFF

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.

Critical reviews and discussions of selected geological subjects.

GEOL 99 - Independent Studies

(1-4) Staff

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.

Independent research conducted under guidance of Earth Science faculty. Topic and scope varies, to be specified by student and supervisory faculty member prior to registration.

GEOL 100 - Introduction to Geophysics

(4) Ji, Tanimoto

Geology 2 or 3; Mathematics 3C; Physics 1, 2, and 3 (may be taken concurrently), or Physics 6A-B-C (may be taken concurrently).

Survey of major topics in geophysics at an elementary level; the figure of the earth, its gravitational and magnetic fields, seismology and the deep structure of the earth, heat flow, methods of geophysical exploration. The geophysical basis of plate tectonics and sea floor spreading.

GEOL 102A - Petrology of Igneous Rocks

(4) Spera

Prerequisites: Mathematics 3A; Geology 114A-B and 115. Concurrent enrollment with Geology 102AL required.

Introduction to the occurrence, associations, tectonics, and petrogenesis of plutonic and volcanic rocks. Introduction to the physical chemistry of magma systems; magmatic crystallization and differentiation; pluton emplacement, volcanic eruption mechanisms.

GEOL 102AL - Igneous Petrology Laboratory

(1) Spera

Prerequisites: Geology 114A-B and Geology 115. Concurrent enrollment with Geology 102A required.

An introduction to the classification and identification of igneous rocks, studied with the petrographic microscope and in hand specimen.

GEOL 102B - Sedimentology Petrology

(4) Staff

Prerequisites: Geology 114 or 114A-B and 115. Concurrent enrollment with Geology 102BL required.

Geology 124T.

The texture, mineralogy, classification, and primal structure of sedimentary rocks and their significance in relation to regional setting, environment of deposition, and postdepositional history. Field study emphasizes interpretation of sedimentary sequences.

GEOL 102BL - Sedimentology Petrology Laboratory

(1) Staff

Prerequisites: Geology 14 or 114 or 114A-B; and Geology 15; and Geology 102B (may be taken concurrently).

Geology 124T.

Practical experience in identification of sedimentary rocks, using the petrographic microscope, and x-ray diffraction.

GEOL 102C - Metamorphic Petrology

(4) Hacker

Prerequisites: Geology 114 or 114A-B and 115 with a grade of C or better. Concurrent enrollment in 102CL required.

Study of metamorphic rocks to understand tectonic processes. Metamorphic minerals, metamorphic textures, physical processes responsible for metamorphism, phase equilibria, thermodynamics, diffusion, thermobarometry, kinetics, geochronology, and high-temperature rock deformation.

GEOL 102CL - Metamorphic Petrology Laboratory

(1) Hacker

Prerequisites: Geology 114 or 114A-B and 115 with a grade of C or better. Concurrent enrollment in 102C required.

The study of metamorphic rocks with the petrographic microscope and in the field.

GEOL 103 - Fundamentals of Structural Geology

(4) Gans

Prerequisites: Mathematics 3A-B-C; Physics 6A or 1; Geology 104A or 122. A grade of C- or better is required on all prerequisite courses.

Deformation of rocks--faulting, folding and flow. Theory and observations at scales ranging from mountain belts to microscopic.

GEOL 104A - Field Studies in Geological Methods

(4) Staff

Prerequisites: Geology 2; consent of department.

Geology 3 or equivalent.

Introduction to the methods of geological observations and interpretations, with an emphasis on understanding earth processes in the field and reconstructing the physical history of the earth; the stratigraphic, petrologic, and structural relations of rocks. Geologic report writing.

GEOL 104AH - Field Studies Honors Tutorial

(1) STAFF

Prerequisites: Honors standing; consent of instructor; concurrent enrollment in Geology 104A.

Adjunct tutorial course with Geology 104A; emphasis on comprehensive report preparation, writing, illustration related to geologic mapping in the field.

GEOL 104B - Field Methods

(4) Staff

Prerequisites: Geology 114A, 114B and 103. All with a C- or better.

Geologic mapping on topographic maps and aerial photographs; use of geologic field instruments; field techniques; preparation of geologic maps and reports. Field work is completed during the break and between winter and spring quarters.

GEOL 108 - Clastic Depositional Environments

(4) Busby

Prerequisites: Geology 14 or 114 or 114A-B; Geology 102A, and Geology 102B (may be taken concurrently).

Emphasis on tectonically active settings, topics change yearly. Clastic depositional models for alluvial fan, fan delta, and turbidite fans. Volcaniclastic successions, including subaerial- to deepwater-erupted pyroclastic rocks and lava flows, as well as volcanic mudflows and sandstones. Field work completed on weekends or over spring break.

GEOL 109 - Geology of California

(4) Busby

Geology 2.

Introduction to the geology, geologic history, tectonic evolution, and landscape development of California. A brief survey of California's petroleum, mineral, geothermal, and water resources.

GEOL 109A - Geology of California Field Trips

(1) STAFF

Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in Geology 109.

Geological field trips coordinated with Geology 109 to illustrate the Proterozoic, Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic tectonic evolution of California. Three one-day field trips, and one two-day weekend trip.

GEOL 111 - Principles of Paleontology

(4) Tiffney

Prerequisites: Upper-division standing.

an introductory biology course.

The ecologic structure and evolution of the biosphere as illustrated by the fossil record.

GEOL 111L - Principles of Paleontology Laboratory

(2) Tiffney

Prerequisites: Geological Sciences 111 (may be taken concurrently).

Exercises and projects in the identification and interpretation of fossil taxa and fossil communities.

GEOL 113 - Engineering Geology

(4) Keller

Prerequisites: Mathematics 3A-B or 34A-B; and, Physics 1 or 6A or 21; upper-division standing.

Application of geologic principles to civil engineering problems. Includes: rock and soil mechanics; landslides; hydrology; earthquakes; and professional practice.

GEOL 114A - Geomaterials I

(4) STAFF

Prerequisites: Geology 1 or 2 or 4.

Examination of geomaterials at atomic level. Atomic structure, states of matter, bonding, elementary phase equilibria. Composition and structure of atmosphere, hydrosphere, crust, mantle and core. Structure and composition of important geochemical compounds emphasizing rock-forming minerals.

GEOL 114A - Geomaterials I

(4) STAFF

Prerequisites: Geology 1 or 2 or 4.

GEOL 114A - Geomaterials I

(4) STAFF

Prerequisites: Geology 1 or 2 or 4; Chem 1A-L (maybe taken concurrently).

GEOL 114A - Geomaterials I

(4) STAFF

Prerequisites: Geology 1 or 2 or 4; Chem 1A-L (maybe taken concurrently).

GEOL 114B - Geomaterials II

(4) STAFF

Prerequisites: Geology 114A

Relationship between structure and properties of condensed geomaterials including amorphous state. The hydrologic and rock cycles. Mineralogical constitution of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks. Introduction to phase relations in condensed systems.

GEOL 115 - Optical Mineralogy

(2) Haymon, Mattinson

Prerequisites: Geology 114A-114B

Optical properties of inorganic crystals; techniques of mineral identification using the polarizing microscope; strategies for studying rocks in thin section.

GEOL 117 - Earth Surface Processes and Landforms

(4) Keller

Prerequisites: Geology 1 or 2 or Geography 3B.

Introduction to the theory of landscape evolution and the study of the processes that create and modify landforms.

GEOL 118 - Summer Field Geology

(12) Staff

Prerequisites: Geology 103, 104A & 104B; one course from Geology 102A/L-B/L-C/L. All prerequisites require a grade of C- or better.

Intensive hands-on training in the collection, interpretation, and presentation of geologic field data. Preparation of geologic maps, sections, and a professional report as tools to understanding geologic processes. Area and focus of investigation changes each year.

GEOL 119 - Field Investigations in Geology

(6) STAFF

Prerequisites: Geology 103, 104A & 104B; one course from Geology 102A/L-B/L-C/L. All prerequisites requires a grade of C- or better.

Selected field areas are investigated as research problems. Content varies from year to year.

GEOL 120 - Field Paleobiology

(1-4) Awramik, Tiffney

Prerequisites: Geology 111 and 111L or equivalent.

Paleontologic field studies in selected areas. Studies include the collection, identification, and description of fossils, their systematics, paleoecology, and biostratigraphy.

GEOL 121 - Principles of Evolution

(4) Sweet

Prerequisites: MCDB 1A; and, EEMB 2 and MCDB 1B, or Geology 2 and 3.

A foundation course concerning the mechanisms of evolution at micro- and macroevolutionary levels, and interpretation of the resulting patterns of adaptation and organic diversity.

GEOL 122 - Sedimentation and Stratigraphy: Processes and Products

(4) Busby

Prerequisites: Geology 2; and Geology 3; and Geology 14 or 114 or 114A-B.

Transport/depositional processes, sedimentary textures and structures. Sedimentary environments and use of facies models for observation and prediction. Principles of lithostratigraphy, biostratigraphy, chronostratigraphy, and magnetostratigraphy. Seismic stratigraphy and sequence stratigraphic principles. Controls of tectonics, sediment supply and eustacy on sedimentation.

GEOL 123 - The Solar System

(4) Spera

Geology 2 and Astronomy 1 or 2.

The nature and evolution of the planets of the solar system. Elementary treatment of cosmochemistry, meteoritics, and comparative planetology with special reference to current ideas on solar system evolution.

GEOL 124G - Geochronology

(2) Mattinson

Prerequisites: Chemistry 1A; and, Geology 2, or 3, or 4, or 4S.

Geology 14 or 114 or 114A-B.

Principles of radiogenic isotope geochronology, and applications of the major geochronological methods to terrestrial and extraterrestrial problems ranging from global climate change to petrology to tectonics to solar system evolution. This is a five week course.

GEOL 124IT - Isotope Tracer Geochemistry

(2) Mattinson

Prerequisites: Chemistry 1A; Geology 2, or 3, or 4, or 4S.

Geology 14 or 114 or 114A and 114B; and Geology 124G.

Principles of radiogenic isotope tracers. Applications to the origin and evolution of the Earth from the solar nebula to the present, with emphasis on the evolution of the mantle and crust, and the origin of igneous rocks. Five week course.

GEOL 124SI - Stable Isotope Biogeochemistry

(2) Staff

Prerequisites: Chemistry 1C, and Mathematics 3C, and Geological Sciences 2.

Principles for mass spectrometry. Expression of isotope ratios and fractionations. Principles and applications of isotopes relating to waters, minerals, and both biogenic organic and inorganic matter. This is a five week course.

GEOL 124T - Introductory Thermodynamics

(2) Boles, Hacker

Prerequisites: Chemistry 1C; Mathematics 3B; Geology 2.

Introduction to thermodynamics and kinetics of rock-water systems. Calculation of mineral equilibria as a function of pressure temperature and fluid compositions. Applied problems at surface and subsurface conditions.

GEOL 130 - Global Warming - Science and Society

(4) Lea

a beginning life of physical sciences course such as Geography 3A or Geology 4.

Introduction to the scientific and societal issues surrounding global climate change. Includes introduction to physical climatology, greenhouse effect, climate history, anthropogenic changes, and future predictions. Student discussion and debate on the potential societal scenarios available to mitigate future climate change.

GEOL 133 - Summer Field Geophysics

(5-12) Luyendyk

Prerequisites: Geology 100 or 135 or 136.

A field practicum in exploration geophysics employing magnetic, gravity, electric, and seismic methods. An exploration target will be investigated for six weeks in the western United States. Interpretive report required.

GEOL 134 - Introduction to Geological and Geophysical Data Analysis

(4) Archuleta

Prerequisites: Mathematics 3A-B-C.

Various numerical methods for analysis of data are developed. Methods are statistical inference, error propagation, least squares, time series as applied to geological and geophysical examples.

GEOL 135 - Principles of Geophysics

(4) Tanimoto

Prerequisites: Mathematics 3A-B-C; and Math 5A or Math 5C; and, Physics 1 and 2, or Physics 6A-B-C.

Basic principles in geophysics from elasticity theory, fluid dynamics, gravity, magnetism, and heat flow. Their applications to various processes in the earth.

GEOL 136 - Geophysics (Seismology)

(5) Archuleta, Tanimoto

Prerequisites: Mathematics 3A-B-C; and, Physics 6A-B-C, or Physics 1 and 2.

Mathematics 5A (may be taken concurrently).

Wave propagation in an elastic medium; reflection and refraction, attenuation physics of the earthquake source, magnitude, seismic moment and focal mechanisms.

GEOL 141 - Plant Paleobiology

(4) Tiffney

Prerequisites: Upper-division standing.

Geology 111 or EEMB 136.

Examination of the history of land plants; the systematics, morphology, and phylogeny of major groups. Major evolution and biogeographic patterns.

GEOL 141L - Plant Paleobiology Laboratory

(1) Tiffney

Prerequisites: Geology 141 or EEMB 137 (may be taken concurrently).

Anatomy, morphology, and systematics of fossil plants from the specimens.

GEOL 144 - Invertebrate Paleobiology

(4) Porter

Prerequisites: Geology 3 or 30 or 111.

Important topics in paleobiology are discussed in the context of the evolutionary history of invertebrate animal life. These include macroevolutionary theory, diversification and extinction events, ecological and geobiological interactions through time, and the incompleteness of the fossil record.

GEOL 148 - Vertebrate Paleontology

(4) Wyss

Prerequisites: Geology 2 or 3 or 7 or 30, or MCDB 1A-1AL or EEMB 2.

Introduction to the history of vertebrate life, with emphasis on the phylogenetic relationships of the major vertebrate groups.

GEOL 149 - The History of Mammals

(4) Wyss

Prerequisites: Geological Sciences 3 or 7 or 30, or MCDB 1A-1AL; or EEMB 2.

Introduction to the diversity of fossil and living mammals from phylogenetic, stratigraphic, and paleobiogeographic perspectives.

GEOL 150 - Petroleum Geology

(2) Staff

Prerequisites: Geology 2; and, Geology 14 or 114 or 114A-B.

Geology 124T and 102B.

Study of petroleum systems including origin, generation, migration, and trapping of hydrocarbons. Guest speakers from industry. Lab includes use of basin analysis software from oil company. Field trip to active petroleum basin in California. Required written report.

GEOL 154 - Advanced Igneous Petrology

(4) Spera

Prerequisites: Geological Sciences 102A.

The study of magma dynamics and igneous rocks including petrogeny with an emphais on petrography, physical chemistry and dynamics. Offered alternate years.

GEOL 155 - Petrotectonics

(4) Hacker

Prerequisites: Geology 14 or 114 or 114A and 114B; and Geology 15, 102C, and 102CL; concurent enrollment in Geology 155L.

Geology 124T.

Analysis of orogenic belts using petrography, thermochronology, and thermobarometry. Subject material changes each year.

GEOL 155L - Petrotectonics Lab

(1-2) Hacker

Prerequisites: Geology 14 or 114 or 114A and 114B; and Geology 15, 102C, and 102CL; concurrent enrollment in Geology 155.

Analysis of orogenic belts using petrography, structural petrology, thermochronology, and thermobarometry.

GEOL 156 - Tectonic Controls on Sedimentation

(4) Busby

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.

Integrates sedimentology, volcanology, structural geology, petrology, and geophysics in the study of basins. Overview of divergent, convergent, and strike slip margins, with textbook readings. Journal readings and field trip to case study area, which changes yearly. Field work completed on weekends and over spring break.

GEOL 157 - Plate Tectonics

(4) Staff

Prerequisites: Geology 2; upper-division standing.

one year of university-level mathematics and physics.

Introduction to sea floor spreading, plate tectonics, and continental drift. Geometry and evolution of present day plates. Measurement and calculation of plate motions. Geophysical and geological implications of resulting relative motions at plate boundaries.

GEOL 157X - Advanced Plate Tectonics Seminar

(4) Staff

Prerequisites: Geology 157 (may be taken concurrently).

Discuss current research in plate tectonics. Supplements material covered in Geology 157.

GEOL 158 - Advanced Structural Geology

(5) Gans

Prerequisites: Geology 103.

Analysis of geologic-structures--theory and practice. Rock deformation as afunction of crustal environment. Fault mechanics and earthquakes; mineral deformation mechanisms; microstructures, and tectonite fabrics. Finite strain measurement and interpretation of kinematic indicators. Regional structural styles.

GEOL 159A - Origin of the Earth

(4) Spera

Prerequisites: Geology 123; and, Physics 6A or 1 (may be taken concurrently).

Origin of the earth from the perspective of planetary genesis and the history of the solar nebula. Geochemistry and cosmochemistry of ancient solar system materials; accretion and earliest history of the earth-moon system.

GEOL 159B - Hadean and Archean Earth History

(4) Spera

Prerequisites: Geology 123 and 159A.

Description and quantitative analysis of the most important physical and chemical processes on the Earth during its first two billion years. Origin of atmosphere, hydrosphere, pre-biotic chemistry, evolution of magma ocean.

GEOL 159C - The Early Evolution of Life and its Environmental Context

(4) Porter

Prerequisites: Geology 3 or 30 or 111.

The first 3.5 billion years of life and the environmental context in which it evolved. Highly multidisciplinary, drawing on evidence from geology, geochemistry, paleontology, and comparative biology.

GEOL 160 - Seminar in Geology

(1) STAFF

upper-division standing.

Attendance at departmental "journal club" (Geology 260, seminar in geology)and brief written evaluations of the three papers which, in the student's judgement, were the best of the quarter.

GEOL 161 - Marine Statigraphy

(3) STAFF

Prerequisites: Not open to freshmen.

Extensive reading and class discussion of concepts and methods of marine stratigraphy. Included are lithostratigraphy, biostratigraphy, chemostratigraphy, magnetostratigraphy, chronostratigraphy, and chronology. Stratigraphic nomenclature. Problems and advances in correlation and dating of sediments including the Pacific, California, and Europe. Term paper.

GEOL 162 - Marine Micropaleontology and Paleobiology

(4) STAFF

Prerequisites: Upper-division standing.

A survey of the major marine microfossil groups of the Cenozoic and Mesozoic; with particular reference to classification, preservation, evolution, stratigraphic utility, paleobiology, biogeography, paleoceanographic relations and sediment accumulation.

GEOL 164A - Earth System Geology

(4) Haymon

Geology 2 or 4.

The geologic features of the world's ocean basins and continents emphasizing advances in marine geology and taught from the viewpoint of plate tectonics as the unifying theory of the earth's geodynamic processes.

GEOL 164B - Earth System Ocean-Atmosphere

(4) Lea, Valentine

Prerequisites: Chemistry 1C.

Geology 4 or equivalent.

An introduction to the chemistry of the ocean and atmosphere. Topics include composition of seawater, biogeochemical cycling, sediment chemistry, chemical tracers of circulation, ocean-atmosphere exchange, atmospheric photochemistry and pollution, and the impact of earth system chemical changes on climate.

GEOL 164C - Earth System History

(4) STAFF

Prerequisites: Upper-division standing.

Examination of the evolution of the Earth's environmental system from Cretaceous to present day; interactions between plate tectonics and orogeny (lithosphere) and changes in ocean circulation (hydrosphere), climate (atmosphere), ice sheets (cryosphere), and life (biosphere). Globalchange theories.

GEOL 168 - Aqueous Transport of Pollutants

(4) Clark

Prerequisites: Mathematics 3B and Chemistry 1A-B-C.

Geology 113 or 173-173L or Geography 116-116L, or 144 or Environmental Studies 144.

Focus on the behavior of dissolved species in rivers. Examination of the basic advection-diffusion model. Particular emphasis on field data.

GEOL 169 - Tracer Hydrology

(4) Clark

Prerequisites: Mathematics 3B and Chemistry 1A-B-C.

Geology 113 or 173-173L or Geography 116-116L, or 144 or Environmental Studies 144.

Introduction to principles of chemical and isotope tracer hydrology. Emphasis on methods of groundwater dating, the use of tracers as managementtools, and contaminate plume monitoring.

GEOL 171 - Submarine Hydrothermal Systems

(3) Haymon

Prerequisites: Not open to freshmen.

Geology 2 or 4 or 164A. Recommended for students pursuing BS degrees with 3.0 GPA.

Covers observational, experimental, and theoretical studies of seafloor hydrothermal processes; emphasizes systems at oceanic spreading centers; includes global hydrothermal effects on the compositions of seawater and ocean crust; focuses on recent developments and unsolved problems.

GEOL 172 - Earth�s Climate: Past and Present

(4) Lea, Lisiecki

Prerequisites: Geology 164B or equivalent.

Description and quantitative analysis of climate processes and paleoclimate proxies. Processes include radiation and the Earth�s energy budget, the influence of orbital cycles, ocean circulation, monsoons, ENSO, and ice sheets. Paleoclimate reconstructions from tectonic-scale to the last millennium, with emphasis on glacial cycles and Plio-Pleistocene climate evolution.

GEOL 173 - Groundwater Hydrology

(5) Loaiciga

Geography 3B.

Analysis of groundwater flow in complex geologic environments; aquifer properties, study of wells and groundwater contamination; surface water-groundwater interactions. The laboratory: basic groundwater experiments, Darcy's law, flow nets, solute dispersion, field measurements of bedrock groundwater characteristics, computer analysis of pumping-test data.

GEOL 176 - Geological Application of GIS

(4) Staff

Geology 103 and Geology 134

An intensive introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) with an emphasis on geological applications, including geologic mapping, topographic analysis, modeling surface processes and river networks, importation and interpolation of field data, and spatial analysis and correlation of multiple geologic datasets.

GEOL 181 - Field Studies in Marine Geophysics

(2-12) Staff

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.

Field studies in marine geophysical work with the opportunity of going to sea. Lectures cover seismic, sonar, magnetic high resolution techniques for geologic study.

GEOL 182 - Field Studies in Marine Geochemistry

(2-12) Haymon

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.

Marine geochemistry with the opportunity of going to sea or into the field on land. Lectures cover techniques of sea-floor mapping using bottom photography, marine geochemical sampling, and method of data reduction and sample analysis. Labs include analysis of data/samples collected.

GEOL 183 - Advanced Field Mapping and Geologic Investigations

(4) Gans

Prerequisites: Geology 118 or equivalent.

Research oriented mapping projects to solve outstanding problem(s) in a geologically significant area. Two weeks in the field, followed by compilation and complimentary laboratory studies. Weekly meetings to discuss results.

GEOL 185 - Physical Volcanology

(4) Gans, Busby

Prerequisites: Geology 14 or 114 or 114A and 114B; and Geology 102A and 104A.

Geology 103.

Overview of volcanic processes, including physical properties of melts, eruptive mechanisms, classification of volcanic deposits, and volcanic- tectonic environments. Lecture emphasizes theoretical aspects of volcanic processes, lab examines major classes of volcanic rocks, field trips emphasize mapping in volcanic terrains.

GEOL 186 - Cordilleran Tectonics

(4) Gans

Prerequisites: Geology 2, 3, and 104A.

Directed readings, weekly seminar, and field trip focused on the phanerozoic tectonic evolution of the North American Cordillera. Emphasis on understanding fundamental orogenic processes (continental extension, shortening, transcurrent motions, magmatism, metamorphism) from a cordilleran perspective.

GEOL 187 - Introduction to Teaching in Geological Sciences

(1-5) STAFF

Prerequisites: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor.

Students will assist instructors in teaching course in which the student previously received a grade of A- or better. Activities will be determined in consultation with the instructor and may include assisting in laboratories, tutorials, discussion sections and field trips.

GEOL 188 - Field Studies in Neotectonics

(1-3) STAFF

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.

Geodetic measurement of recent crustal movements around active faults and volcanoes. Includes techniques and analyses of precision levelling, triangulation, trilateration, and tiltmetry. Field work arranged as opportune. Term paper required if taken for three units.

GEOL 189 - Seminar in Paleobiology

(1-4) Awramik, Tiffney, Wyss

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.

Undergraduate seminar in advanced paleobiology involving reading and group discussion of current literature. Option to (with faculty consent) write research papers of varying length or equivalent.

GEOL 190 - Advanced Studies in Paleobiology

(1-4) Awramik, Tiffney, Wyss, Porter

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.

Designed to meet the interests and needs of individual students. Selected readings and laboratory work in systematic paleontology; field studies of recent or fossil biotas; animal-substrate relations, biostatistics, etc.

GEOL 192 - Internship in Geological Sciences

(1-4) Staff

Prerequisites: Proposal form must be submitted by the end of the 2nd week of the quarter. Applicant must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.70. Student that does not meet this requirement may submit a GPA waiver.

Individualized practical approaches to problems in geological sciences by working under faculty supervision as interns with local, state or federal agencies or private organizations. To receive credit student must turn in an experiential journal, end of quarter evaluation, and complete the internship hours. Units are determined by the number of hours worked per quarter.

GEOL 194 - Group Studies for Advanced Students

(1-5) STAFF

Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; consent of instructor.

Intensive research or study by a small group of advanced students who share an interest in a topic not included in the regualr departmental curriculum.

GEOL 195H - Honors Field Studies

(1-8) STAFF

Prerequisites: Geology and geophysics majors only; honors standing; consent of instructor.

Field work in selected areas under the direction of a faculty member. Finalreport required.

GEOL 196HA - Senior Honors Thesis

(4) STAFF

Prerequisites: Geology and geophysics majors only; consent of instructor; honors standing (minimum overall and major GPA of 3.2).

Three quarter individual research project under the direction of a faculty member. Oral defense of written thesis as required by the sponsoring faculty advisor.

GEOL 196HB - Senior Honors Thesis

(4) STAFF

Prerequisites: Geology and geophysics majors only; consent of instructor; honors standing (minimum overall and major GPA of 3.2).

Three quarter individual research project under the direction of a faculty member. Oral defense of written thesis as required by the sponsoring faculty advisor.

GEOL 196HC - Senior Honors Thesis

(4) STAFF

Prerequisites: Geology and geophysics majors only; consent of instructor.

Three quarter individual research project under the direction of a faculty member. Oral defense of written thesis as required by the sponsoring faculty advisor.

GEOL 196HC - Senior Honors Thesis

(4) STAFF

Prerequisites: Geology and geophysics majors only; consent of instructor.

Three quarter individual research project under the direction of a faculty member. Oral defense of written thesis as required by the sponsoring faculty advisor.

GEOL 196HC - Senior Honors Thesis

(4) STAFF

Prerequisites: Geology and geophysics majors only; consent of instructor.

Three quarter individual research project under the direction of a faculty member. Oral defense of written thesis as required by the sponsoring faculty advisor.

GEOL 196HC - Senior Honors Thesis

(4) STAFF

Prerequisites: Geology and geophysics majors only; consent of instructor.

Three quarter individual research project under the direction of a faculty member. Oral defense of written thesis as required by the sponsoring faculty advisor.

GEOL 197H - Honors Seminar in Geology

(1) STAFF

Prerequisites: Honors standing; consent of instructor.

Bi-monthly, two-hour seminar to discuss advanced topics in the geological sciences. Guest speakers.

GEOL 198 - Readings in the Geological Sciences

(1-4) STAFF

Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; consent of the instructor and the department chair

Critical reviews and discussions of selected geological subjects.

GEOL 199 - Independent Studies in Geology

(1-5) STAFF

Prerequisites: Upper-division standing in the major; consent of department and instructor.

Course consists of academic research supervised by a faculty member. This course is not intended for internship honors, or Senior Thesis credit.

GEOL 199RA - Independent Research Assistance in Geological Sciences

(1-5) STAFF

Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; consent of instructor.

Coursework shall consist of faculty supervised research assistance.

GEOL 200 - Introduction to Geophysics

(5) Archuleta, Luyendyk, Macdonald

Prerequisites: Graduate standing; consent of department.

GEOL 201A - Graduate Research and Field Seminar

(4) STAFF,

Faculty research projects are presented in a series of evening seminars. Student projects are initiated. Three weekend field trips sample field research in southern California.

GEOL 201B - Graduate Research Seminar

(4) Luyendyk

Prerequisites: Geological Sciences 201A; graduate standing in the department of geological sciences.

How research is conducted in geological sciences; identifying significant problems; designing the experiment; how to obtain funding and how to write and evaluate a research proposal, including a budget.

GEOL 207 - Diagenesis of Clastic Rocks

(3) Boles

Prerequisites: Geology 14 or 114; and 15, 102B, and 124T.

Diagenesis of volcanic tuffs, sandstones, and shales. Course emphasizes controls of pressure, temperature, and solution chemistry to diagenesis. Lab includes application of thin section, x-ray diffraction, cathode luminesence to solving diagenetic problems.

GEOL 209 - Tectonic Controls of Sedimentation

(5) Busby

Prerequisites: Geology 2, 102A-B-C, and 122.

GEOL 212 - Marine Geochemistry and Minerals

(2-4) Haymon

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.

Recent discoveries/current topics in marine geochemistry; emphasis on seafloor hydrothermal systems and mineral formation in marine environments;includes discussion of instruments/methods used to observe seafloor processes, and to analyze minerals. Appropriate for graduate students, upper-division Geology majors.

GEOL 213 - Geochemistry II

(1-4) Mattinson

Prerequisites: Chemistry 1C, Mathematics 3C, and Geology 2 or equivalent.

An introduction to the geochemistry of the earth and solar system; especially applications of radiogenic isotopes to problems of magma genesisand age determination. Presentation of a seminar or term paper selected in consultation with instructor is required.

GEOL 214 - Marine Geophysics and Tectonics

(4) Staff

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.

Current discoveries and unsolved problems in marine geophysics. Instruments and methods of study. Appropriate for majors in geology and geophysics.

GEOL 216 - Advanced Topics in Stable Isotopy

(4) Staff

Prerequisites: Geological Sciences 124SI or 224SI or a similar course in stable isotopy.

Directed reading and weekly seminar in the misuses of stable isotopy, especially in its application to biology, archaeology, geology, paleontology, and paleoecology. The larger issue of misues of numeric data is also addressed.

GEOL 217 - Tectonic Geomorphology

(4) Burbank

Prerequisites: Geology 103 or 117 or equivalent.

Interactions among geomorphic processes that shape the Earth's surface and tectonic processes that deform the upper crust. Use of new tools for geochronology, geodesy, structural geology, and landform analysis. Field trips and projects in Southern California.

GEOL 218 - Research Ethics in Scientific Research

(4) Staff

Prerequisites: Graduate standing.

Directed reading and weekly seminar in ethical guidelines for conducting scientific research. Problems encountered during the practice of research: data acquisition and handling; publication and communication of results; error, negligence, and misconduct; procedures for dealing with misconduct; responsibilities to society.

GEOL 222 - Advanced Topics in Stratigraphy

(4) Busby

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.

Current topics in stratigraphy with emphasis on paleogeographic/tectonic reconstructions. Field research in Cordilleran United States or Mexico, supplemented by laboratory studies and classroom discussion of published literature. Content of course changes from year to year.

GEOL 224SI - Stable Isotope Biogeochemistry

(2) Staff

Prerequisites: Chemistry 1C; and Mathematics 3C.

Principles of mass spectrometry. Expression of isotope ratios and fractionations. Principles and applications of isotopes relating to waters,minerals, and both biogenic organic and inorganic matter.

GEOL 225 - Advanced Igneous Petrology

(5) Spera

Prerequisites: Geology 240A or equivalent.

The study of magma dynamics and igneous rocks including petrogeny with an emphasis on petrography, physical chemistry, and dynamics.

GEOL 235 - Plate Tectonics Seminar

(2-4) Atwater

Read recent related articles. Students present and discuss selected topics in separate seminar. Complete term paper and/or problem sets for three or four units.

GEOL 236 - Geophysics Seismology

(5) Archuleta, Ji, Tanimoto

Prerequisites: One year of college level calculus and physics.

Mathematics 5A (may be taken concurrently).

Wave propagation in an elastic medium; reflection and refraction, attenuation. Physics of the earthquake source, magnitude, seismic moment and focal mechanisms.

GEOL 238 - Advanced Geophysics

(4) Tanimoto, Ji

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.

Application of geophysical principles to processes in the Earth. Use of gravity, elasticity theory, fluid dynamics, geomagnetism, and theory of heat transfer. Term paper required.

GEOL 239A - Origin of the Earth

(4) STAFF

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.

Origin of the Earth from the perspective of planetary genesis and the history of the Solar Nebula. Geochemistry and cosmochemistry of ancient solar system materials; accretion and earliest history of the Earth-Moon system.

GEOL 240A - Mineralogical Thermodynamics

(4) Spera

Prerequisites: Elementary thermodynamics or physical chemistry.

Derivation of thermodynamic equations of state for minerals and fluids. Thermodynamics of ideal and nonideal crystalline solutions. Development and application of thermodynamic data bases. Characterization of physical conditions for metamorphic and igneous rocks.

GEOL 241 - Plant Paleobiology

(4) Tiffney

Examination of the history of land plants; the systematics, morphology, and phylogeny of major groups. Major evolutionary and biogeographic patterns. Extra readings and paper.

GEOL 243 - The History of Mammals

(5) wyss

Prerequisites: Geology 3 or 7 or 11 or 30 or MCDB 5A-AL.

Introduction to the diversity of fossil and living mammals from phylogenetic, stratigraphic, and paleobiogeographic perspectives. Required research paper.

GEOL 244 - Invertebrate Paleobiology

(4) Porter

GEOL 247 - Seminar in Quaternary Geology

(4) Keller

Prerequisites: Geology 117.

Selected topics in quaternary geology. Subject matter changes from year to year.

GEOL 248 - Vertebrate Paleontology

(4) Wyss

Introduction to the history of vertebrate life, with emphasis on the phylogenetic relationships of the major vertebrate groups. Paper required.

GEOL 249 - Seminar in Structure and Tectonics

(4) STAFF

Prerequisites: Geology 201.

Topical structural geology and tectonics.

GEOL 250 - Petroleum Geology

(3) Staff

Prerequisites: Geology 14 or 114 or 114A-B; and Geology 102B.

Study of petroleum systems including origin, generation, migration, and trapping hydrocarbons. Guest speakers from industry. Field trip to active petroleum basin in California. Required written report.

GEOL 251A - Matrix Analysis and Computation

(4) STAFF

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.

Graduate level-matrix theory with introduction to matrix computations. SVD's, pseudoinverses, variational characterization of eigenvalues, perturbation theory, direct and iterative methods for matrix computations.

GEOL 251B - Numerical Simulation

(4) STAFF

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.

Linear multistep methods and Runge-Kutta methods for ordinary differential equations: stability, order and convergence. Stiffness. Differential algebraic equations. Numerical solution of boundary value problems.

GEOL 251C - Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations--Finite Difference Methods

(4) STAFF

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.

Finite difference methods for hyperbolic, parabolic and elliptic PDE's, with application to problems in science and engineering. Convergence, consistency, order and stability of finite difference methods. Dissipation and dispersion. Finite volume methods. Software design and adaptivity.

GEOL 251D - Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations - Finite Element Methods

(4) STAFF

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.

Weighted residual and finite element methods for the solution of hyperbolic, parabolic and elliptic partial differential equations, with application to problems in science and engineering. Error estimates. Standard and discontinuous Galerkin methods.

GEOL 256 - Geophysical Inverse Theory

(4) Tanimoto

Prerequisites: Geology 136 and consent of instructor.

Introduction to basic concepts of inverse theory such as resolution, error and its trade-off. Application to earth structure study, earthquake source,geodetic data and magnetic field. Reading on key papers. Term paper.

GEOL 258 - Advanced Structural Geology

(5) Gans

Prerequisites: Geology 103 and 104B.

Analysis of geologic structures--theory and practice. Rock deformation as a function of crustal environment. Fault mechanics and earthquakes; mineral deformation mechanisms; microstructures, and tectonite fabrics. Finite strain measurement and interpretation of kinematic indicators. Regional structural styles.

GEOL 259 - Paleomagnetism and Tectonics

(4) Luyendyk

Lectures on paleomagnetism followed by seminar. Readings and discussion on topics concerning the tectonics of the Pacific rim, and especially the western United States Cordillera, as approached by the paleomagnetics method.

GEOL 259C - The Early Evolution of Life and its Environmental Context

(4) Porter

The first 3.5 billion years of life and the environmental context in which it evolved. Highly multidisciplinary, drawing on evidence from geology, geochemistry, paleontology, and comparative biology.

GEOL 260 - Seminar in Geology

(1) STAFF,

Presentation and discussion of current research, and reviews of the literature on selected geologic concepts. Students present material reflecting their interests in geology for critical appraisal, of both content and manner of presentation, by selected members of the seminar. Emphasis is placed on assisting students in developing professional speaking style.

GEOL 261 - Marine Stratigraphy

(3) STAFF

GEOL 262 - Marine Micropaleontology and Paleobiology

(4) STAFF

A survey of the major marine microfossil groups of the cenozoic and mesozoic; with particular reference to classification, preservation, evolution, stratigraphic utility, paleobiology, biogeography, paleoceanographic relations, and sediment accumulation.

GEOL 264 - Petrotectonics

(4) Hacker

Prerequisites: Geology 102C.

Analysis of orogenic belts using petrography, thermochronology, and thermobarometry. Subject material changes each year.

GEOL 264A - Earth System Geology

(4) Haymon

GEOL 264L - Petrotectonics Laboratory

(1-2) Hacker

Prerequisites: Geology 102C.

Geology 124T.

Analysis of orogenic belts using petrography, structural petrology, thermochronology, and thermobarometry.

GEOL 266 - Chemical Oceanography

(4) Lea

Prerequisites: Chemistry 1C; graduate standing.

An introduction to the chemistry of the oceans. Topics include composition and chemical equilibria of seawater, biogeochemical cycling, sediment chemistry, atmospheric exchange, circulation and rates of mixing based on chemical tracers, and the impact of ocean chemistry on climate change.

GEOL 268 - Seminar in Geology-Presentation

(1) STAFF

Prerequisites: Graduate standing.

Presentation of research topics to meeting of Geology 260.

GEOL 269 - Tracer Hydrology

(4) Clark

Introduction to principles of chemical and isotope tracer hydrology. Emphasis on methods of groundwater dating, the use of tracers as management tools, and contaminate plume monitoring. Research paper required.

GEOL 270 - Seminar in Geologic Problems

(1-3) STAFF

Prerequisites: Graduate standing.

Review and discussion of a current problem in geology. Content is variable and depends on student interest.

GEOL 271 - Submarine Hydrothermal Systems

(4) Haymon

Prerequisites: Graduate standing.

GEOL 276 - Geological Oceanography

(4) STAFF

Prerequisites: Graduate standing.

Geology of the oceans. Development of the oceans through geologic time. Tectonism, crustal structure and composition, sediments, and the fossil record. Paleoceanographic change in relation to earth system history including impact of the oceans on climate change.

GEOL 280 - Seminar in Field Geology

(1-4) STAFF

Field trips of one day or more, organized as opportune. Appropriate report required for each trip.

GEOL 281 - Field Studies in Marine Geophysics

(2-12) Haymon, Luyendyk

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.

Field studies in marine geophysics using seismic, sonar, magnetic techniques in high resolution studies of deep-sea geologic features. Normally involves going to sea.

GEOL 282 - Field Studies in Marine Geochemistry

(2-12) Haymon

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.

Studies in marine geochemistry with the opportunity of going to sea or intothe field on land. Lectures cover techniques of seafloor mapping using bottom photography, marine geochemical sampling, and methods of data reduction and sample analysis. Labs include analysis of data/samples collected.

GEOL 283 - Advanced Field Mapping and Geologic Investigations

(4) Gans

Prerequisites: Geology 118 or equivalent.

Research-oriented mapping projects to solve outstanding problem(s) in a geologically significant area. Two weeks in the field, followed by compliation and complimentary laboratory studies. Weekly meetings to discuss results. Paper required.

GEOL 285 - Physical Volcanology

(4) Gans, Busby

Prerequisites: Geology 14 or 114 or 114A-B; and Geology 102A and 104A.

Geology 103.

Overview of volcanic processes, including physical properties of melts, eruptive mechanisms, classification of volcanic deposits, and volcanic-tectonic environments. Lecture emphasizes theoretical aspects of volanic processes, lab examines major classification of rocks. Graduate students must complete an independent research project.

GEOL 286 - Cordilleran Tectonics

(4) Gans

GEOL 501 - Practicum in Instruction

(1-4) STAFF

Prerequisites: Concurrent teaching assistant appointment.

Practical experience in teaching in geological sciences. Student will have responsibility for one or more laboratory and/or discussion sections. Evaluations will be made by both staff and class.

GEOL 502 - Teaching Assistant Training

(2) STAFF

Orientation and workshop in professional conduct and responsibilities. Course will involve observation of student in teaching situation (faculty visits or videotaping) and follow-up conferences, evaluations, and follow-up.

GEOL 503 - Practicum in Research

(1-6) STAFF

Prerequisites: Concurrent research assistant appointment.

Practical experience in research in the geological sciences, under supervision of faculty member.

GEOL 596 - Directed Reading and Research

(2-12) STAFF

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and graduate adviser.

Individual tutorial. Written proposal for each tutorial must be approved by the instructor and the department chair.

GEOL 597 - Individual Study for Master's and Ph.D. Examinations

(1-12) STAFF

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and graduate adviser.

Instructor should be student's major professor or chair of the committee.

GEOL 598 - Master's Thesis Research and Preparation

(1-12) STAFF

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and graduate adviser.

Instructor normally should be chair of the student's thesis committee. Only for research underlying the thesis, writing the thesis.

GEOL 599 - Ph.D. Dissertation Preparation

(1-12) STAFF

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and graduate adviser.

Instructor normally should be chair of thestudent's doctoral committee. Only for research underlying thedissertation, writing the dissertation. Limited to terminal preparation.