LOWER DIVISION

1.Geology and Environment
(4) Keller
Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 1 hour.
Introduction to geology and environment including: human population and sustainability; physical geologic processes; use, pollution and management of water, mineral, soil resources; process and mitigation of natural hazards; global climate change; waste management; environmental health; and environmental planning.

2.Principles of Physical Geology
(4) Staff
Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 2 hours.
Introduction to the science of the earth; properties and processes of its surface and interior, including plate tectonics, volcanism, earthquakes, glaciation, mountain building, formation of rocks, minerals, and the structural basis of landforms.

2H.Principles of Physical Geology (Honors)
(1) Staff
Prerequisites: honors standing, consent of instructor. Concurrent enrollment in Geology 2. Discussion 1 hour.
A supplement to Geology 2 focusing on the properties and processes of the Earth's surface and interior, including plate tectonics, volcanism, earthquakes, glaciation, mountain building, formation of rocks, minerals, and the structural basis of landforms.

3. Principles of Historical Geology
(4) Awramik
Prerequisite: Geology 2. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Laboratory required for majors.
Antiquity and history of the earth, its physical changes, and the record of biological evolution. (S)

3H. Principles of Historical Geology(Honors)
(1) Awramik
Prerequisites: honors standing; consent of instructor; Concurrent enrollment in Geology 3. Discussion, 1 hour.
A supplement to Geology 3 focusing on the antiquity and history of the earth, its physical changes, and the record of biological evolution. (S)

3LX. Principles of Historical Geology(Laboratory)
(1) Awramik
Prerequisites: consent of instructor; Lab, 3 hour.
Elementary problems in paleontology and stratigraphy. (S)

4. Introduction to Oceanography
(4) Staff
Not open for credit to students who have taken Geology 4S. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 1 hour.
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. (F,W,S)

4H. Introduction to Oceanography (Honors)
(1) Staff
Prerequisites: honors standing and consent of instructor. Concurrent enrollment in Geology 4. Discussion, 1 hour.
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. (F,W,S)

4S. Introduction to Oceanography
(4) Staff
Not open to students who have completed Geology 4. Lecture, 3 hours; lab, 2 hours.
Similar to Geology 4, but designed for students with an interest in science desiring 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.

4W. Introduction to Oceanography
(4) Staff
Not open to students who have completed Geology 4 or 4S. Lecture, 3 hours; lab, 2 hours.
Introduction to the oceanography covering the major physical, chemical, and geological features of the oceans, their role in earth history, and potential use as a natural resource. (S)

6. Mountains, Boots & Backpacks: Field Study of the High Sierra
(4) Burbank, Hacker
Field Studies.
A week-long field course in September (just before Fall Quarter) to investigate earthquakes, volcanoes and related geologic, geomorphic, and hydrologic processes in the beautiful and dramatic Owens Valley, Sierra Nevada, Mammoth Mountain, and Mono Lake area. Earth-science problems and processes are approached through hands-on, problem-solving, data-gathering, and field-based studies using the natural landscape as an outdoor classroom. Satisfies both the Area C, Science, Mathematics and Technology and Writing General Education Requirements. Every day is spent outside and includes 1-2 hours of hiking; lodging is at UC research stations in the shadows of the majestic Sierra Nevada and White Mountains.

7. Dinosaurs
(4) Wyss, Porter
Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.
The origin and diversification of dinosaurs, and the evolutionary relationship of dinosaurs (including their living descendents) to other major groups of vertebrates. Broad introduction including discussion of dinosaur ecology, anatomy, extinction, and paleogeography. (F)

7H. Dinosaurs (Honors)
(1 ) Wyss
Prerequisites: honors standing and consent of instructor; lecture will meet concurrently with Geology 7 with honors discussion led by instructor. Discussion, 1 hour.
A supplement to Geology 7 focusing on the origin and diversification of dinosaurs, and the evolutionary relationship of dinosaurs (including their living descendents) to other major groups of vertebrates. Broad introduction including discussion of dinosaur ecology, anatomy, extinction, and paleogeography. (F)

10. Antarctica
(4) Luyendyk
Recommended: Geology 2 or 4. Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.
The interrelations of the physical and biological environments on the continent of Antarctica; Antarctica as an Earth system. Included are studies of the tectonic history, global warming, ozone depletion, mineral resources, and the history of scientific exploration of the continent. (F)

18. Field Studies in Geological Science
(1) Porter
May be repeated up to four times for credit. P/NP grading only. Field trip.
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. (F,S)

19. Geology of Yosemite Valley
(1) Keller
Open to Freshmen and Sophomore non-majors only. P/NP grading only. Field trip.
Introduction to the geology, geomorphology, river processes, glacial history, and environmental geology of Yosemite valley. The four-day field trip includes one day in the lower Yosemite valley, one day in the upper valley, and one-half day of independent study. (S)

20. Geological Catastrophes
(4) Busby
Lecture, 3 hours; discussion 1 hour.
Course deals with geological catastrophes, e.g., earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, and landslides. Students will learn the basic physical causes of these naturally occurring events and discuss the consequences.

30. The History of Life
(4) Awramik, Tiffney
Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.
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. (F)

30H. History of Life (Honors)
(4) Awramik, Tiffney
Prerequisites: honors standing; consent of instructor; concurrent enrollment in Geology 30. Discussion 1 hour.
A supplement to 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. (F)

98. Readings in Geological Sciences
(1-3) Staff
Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. Students are limited to 5 units per quarter and 30 units total in all 98/99/198/199/199RA courses combined. Variable hours.
Critical reviews and discussions of selected geological subjects. (F,W,S)

99. Independent Studies
(1-4) Staff
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. Students are limited to 5 units per quarter and 30 units total in all 98/99/198/199/199RA courses combined. Variable hours.
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.

UPPER DIVSION

100. Introduction to Geophysics

(4) Archuleta, Luyendyk, Tanimoto, Ji

Prerequisites: Geological Sciences 2 or 3; Mathematics 3C; and, Physics 1, 2, and 3 (may be taken concurrently); or, Physics 6A-B-C (may be taken concurrently). Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

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. (S)

102 Igneous

(3) Spera

Prerequisites: Geological Sciences 2 or 3; Mathematics 3C; and, Physics 1, 2, and 3 (may be taken concurrently); or, Physics 6A-B-C (may be taken concurrently). Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

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. (S)

102AL. Igneous Petrology Lab

(1) Spera

Prerequisites: Geology 14, 15, and 102A (may be taken concurrently). Lab, 3 hours.

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

102B. Sedimentary Petrology

(3) Staff

Prerequisites: Math 3A; and Geology 14. Recommended preparation: Geology 124T. Lecture, 3 hours; field, 1 hour.

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 will emphasize interpretation of sedimentary sequences.

102BL. Sedimentary Petrology Lab

(1) Staff

Prerequisites: Geology 14, 15, and 102B (may be taken concurrently). Recommended preparation: Geology 124T. Lab, 3 hours.

Practical experience in identification of sedimentary rocks, using the petrographic microscope.

102C. Metamorphic Petrology

(3) Hacker

Prerequisite: Geology 14. Lecture, 3 hours.

An introduction to the occurrence and petrogenesis of metamorphic rocks. Grades and types of metamorphism, metamorphic reactions, phase diagrams, geothermometers, and relation to tectonics.

102CL. Metamorphic Petrology Lab

(1) Hacker

Prerequisites: Geology 15. Lab, 3 hours.

An introduction to the identification of metamorphic rocks, studies in hand specimen and with the petrographic microscope.

103. Fundamentals of Structural Geology

(4) Gans

Prerequisites: Mathematics 3A-B-C; Physics 1 or 6A; and, Geology 104A or 122. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours.

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

104A. Field Studies in Geological Methods

(4) Staff

Prerequisites: Geology 2 and 3 and consent of instructor. Lecture, 1 hour; discussion, 1 hour; lab, 2 hours; field, 8 hours.

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. (F)

104AH. Field Studies in Geological Methods Tutorial (Honors)

(1) Staff

Prerequisites: consent of instructor. To be taken concurrently with Geology 104A. Tutorial, 1 hour.

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

104B. Field Methods

(4) Gans, Hacker

Prerequisites: Mathematics 3A-B-C; Geology 14; Geology 103 with a minimum grade of C-; and, Geology 102A or 102B. Field, 6.5 hours; laboratory, 6.5 hours.

Geologic mapping on topographic maps and aerial photographs; use of geologic field instruments; field techniques; preparation of geologic maps and reports. (S)

108. Clastic Depositional Environments

(4) Busby

Prerequisite: geology 14 and Geology 102A-B (may be taken concurrently). Lecture, 3 hours; field, averages 3 hours.

Review of sandstone depositional models including eolian, fluvial, deltaic, shoreline, shelf, and turbidite fan models. Use of facies models for observation, prediction, and hydrodynamic interpretation. Tectonic controls on the nature and distribution of sedimentary facies. Paleogeographic reconstructions and sedimentary evolution of strike-slip, rift, foreland, and arc-related basins.

109. Geology of California

(3) Staff

Prerequisite: Geology 2 and 3 or consent of instructor. Concurrent enrollment in Geology 109A. Lecture, 3 hours.

An introduction to the geology, geological history, tectonic evolution, and landscape development of California. Also, a brief survey of California's petroleum, mineral, geothermal, and water resources.

111. Principles of Paleontology

(3) Tiffney, Porter

Recommended: a beginning biology course. Same course as EEMB 136. Not open for credit to students who have completed Biology 111. Lecture, 3 hours.

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

111L. Principles of Paleontology Laboratory

(2) Tiffney, Porter

Prerequisites: Geology 111 (may be taken concurrently). Same course as EEMB 136L. Not open for credit to students who have completed Biology 111L. Lab, 6 hours.

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

113. Engineering Geology

(4) Keller

Prerequisite: Math 3A-B or 34 A-B; and, Physics 1 or 6A; and upper-division standing. Lecture, 3 hours; field, 2 hours.

Application of geologic principles to civil engineering problems in soils, hydrology, earthquakes, landslides, coastal processes, dam and highway construction, and construction materials. (Offered alternate years.)

114A. Geomaterials I

(4) Staff

Recommended: 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.

114B. Geomaterials II

(4) Staff

Recommended: Geology 1 or 2 or 4

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.

115. Optical Mineralogy

(2) Staff
Prerequisites: Geology 14 (may be taken concurrently). Lecture, 1hour; laboratory, 3 hours.

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

117. Earth Surface Processes and Landforms

(4) Keller

Prerequisite: Geology 2 or Geography 3B. Lecture, 3 hours; field trips.

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

118. Summer Field Geology

(12) Staff

Prerequisites: Geology 104B; two courses from 102A-B-C; and Geology 103. All prerequisites with a minimum grade of C-. Field, 6 weeks.

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 will change each year. (SS)

119. Field Investigations in Geology

(5-9) Staff

Prerequisites: Geology 103 and 104B both with minimum grade of C.

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

120. Field Paleobiology

(1-4) Awramik, Tiffney

Prerequisite: Geology 111-111L. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 12 units, but only 4 units may be applied toward the major. Seminar, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours.

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

121. Principles of Evolution

(4) Staff

Prerequisites: MCDB 1A-B and EEMB 2A; or, Geology 2 and 3. Same course as EEMB 131. Not open for credit to students who have completed Biology 131. Lecture 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

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

122. Sedimentation and Stratigraphy: Processes and Products

(4) Busby

Prerequisite: Geology 2, 3, and 14. Lecture 3 hours; field trips.

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.

123. The Solar System

(4) Spera

Recommended: Geology 2 and Astronomy 1 or 2. Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

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. (F)

124A. Aqueous Geochemistry

(2) Lea

Prerequisites: Chemistry 1C. Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

An introduction to the geochemistry of natural waters.Covers solution thermodynamics and equilibria, the carbonate system and pH control, rock weathering and the hydrological cycle, and controls on the composition of fresh and salt waters. This is a five week course.

124G. Geochronology

(2) Mattinson

Prerequisite: Chemistry 1C; Mathematics 3A; Geology 2or 3 or 4 or 4S. Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

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

124IT. Isotope Tracer Geochemistry

(2) Mattinson

Prerequisites: Chemistry 1C; Mathematics 3A, Geology 2 or 3 or 4 or 4S. Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

Introduction to thermodynamics and kinetics of rock-water systems. Calculations of mineral equilibria as a function of pressure temperature and fluid compositions. Applied problems at surface and subsurface conditions.This is a five week course.

124SI. Stable Isotope Biogeochemistry

(2) Staff

Prerequisites: Chemistry 1C; Mathematics 3A, Geology 2. Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

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. This is a five week course.

124T. Introductory Thermodynamics

(2)Hacker

Prerequisites: Chemistry 1C; Mathematics 3C; and, Geology 2. Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

The quantitative basis for mineral stability in terms of fluid composition, temperature, and pressure. Allows prediction of reaction equilibria at any geologic condition. Calculations are based on applied examples from water-rock interaction at surface and subsurface conditions. This is a five week course.

130. Global Warming--Science and Society

(4) Lea
Recommended Preparation: a beginning life or physical science course such as Geography 3A or Geology 4. Lecture, 3 hours.
Introduction to the scientific and societal issues surrounding global climate change. Includes introduction to physical climatology, greenhouse effects, climate history, anthropogenic changes, and future predictions. Students discussion and debate on the potential societal scenarios available to mitigate future climate change.

133. Summer Field Geophysics

(5-12) Luyendyk

Prerequisite: Geological Sciences 100 or 136 or 137 or 139.

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. (SS)

134. Introduction to Geological Data Analysis Using the Microcomputer

(4) Archuleta

Prerequisites: Mathematics 3A-B-C. Recommended: PSTAT 5AA-ZZ. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 6 hours.

The Macintosh microcomputer as a tool for applying the theory and techniques of geological data analysis. Elementary programming to model statistical processes. Statistical inference, error propagation, plotting, and curve fitting are treated using simulations and geological examples.

135. Principles of Geophysics

(4) Tanimoto, Ji

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

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

136. Geophysics (Seismology)

(5) Archuleta, Tanimoto, Ji

Prerequisites: Math 3A-B-C; and, Physics 6A-B-C, of Physics 1 and 2. Recommended: Math 5A (may be taken concurrently). Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour; lab, 3 hours.

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

141. Plant Paleobiology

(3) Tiffney

Prerequisite: Geology 111 or EEMB 136 or upper-division standing. Recommended: upper-division standing in Biology or Geology. Same course as EEMB 137. Not open for credit to students who have completed Botany 110. Lecture, 3 hours.

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

141L. Plant Paleobiology Laboratory

(1) Tiffney

Prerequisites: Geology 141 (may be taken concurrently). Same course as EEMB 137L. Not open for credit to students who have completed Botany 110L. Laboratory, 3 hours.

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

144. Invertebrate Paleontology

(4) Porter

Prerequisite: Geology 111. Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

Important topics in paleobiology are discussed in the context of the evolutionary history of invertabrate animal life. (S)

148. Vertebrate Paleontology

(4) Wyss

Prerequisite: Geology 2 or 3 or 7 or 30 or MCDB 1A-AL. Same course as EEMB 109. Not open for credit to students who have completed Zoology 109. Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

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

149. The History of Mammals

(4) Wyss

Prerequisite: Geology 2 or 3 or 7 or 30 or MCDB 1A-AL. Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

Introduction to the diversity of fossil and living mamammals from phylogenetic , statigraphic, and paleobiogeographic data. (S)

150. Petroleum Geology

(2) Staff

Prerequisite: Geology 2 and 14. Recommended: Geology 102Band 124T. Lecture, 2 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

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.

155. Petrotectonics

(3) Hacker

Prerequisites: Geology 14, 15, 102C, and 102CL. Recommended: Geology 124T. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 6 units. Lecture, 3 hours.

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

155L. Petrotectonics Lab

(1-2) Hacker

Prerequisites: Geology 14, 15, 102C, and 102CL; concurrent enrollment in Geology 155. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 4 units. Laboratory, 3-6 hours.

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

156. Tectonic Controls on Sedimentation

(3) Busby

Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

Origin and evolution of sedimentary basins. Discussion of assigned papers on selected topics, including sedimentation in strike-slip basins, foreland basins, arc-trench systems, rift margins and aulacogens. Short term-paper required. Content of course will vary year to year.

157. Plate Tectonics

(4) Staff

Prerequisites: Geology 2; upper-division standing. Recommended: one year of university-level Math and Physics. Lecture, 3 hours; lab, 3 hours.

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. (W)

157X. Advanced Plate Tectonics Seminar

(1) Staff

Prerequisite: Geology 157 (may be taken concurrently). Seminar, 3 hours.

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

158. Advanced Structural Geology

(5) Gans

Prerequisites: Geological Sciences 104B and 103. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 3 hours; field 3 hours.

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.

159A. Origin and Early History of the Earth

(4) Spera

Prerequisite: Geology 123 or equivalent. Recommended: Chem 1A-B-C, and Geology 2 and 3. Not open to students who have taken Geology 124C or 159. Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

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

159B. Origin and Early History of the Earth

(4) Spera

Prerequisite: Geology 123 or 159A. Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

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.

159C. The Early Evolution of Life and its Environmental Context

(4) Porter

Prerequisites: Geology 2; and, Geology 3 or 30 or 111. Lecture 3 hours, discussion, 1 hour.

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

160. Seminar in Geology "Journal Club"

(1-1-1) Staff

Prerequisites: upper-division standing, geology major; or consent of chair. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 12 units. P/NP grading only. Seminar, 2 hours.

Attendance at departmental "Journal Club" (Geology 260, "Seminar in Geology") and brief written evaluations of the three papers which, in the student's judgment, were the best of the quarter. (F,W,S)

161. Marine Stratigraphy

(3) Staff

Prerequisite: not open to Freshmen. Seminar, 2 hours; short field trips.

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

162. Marine Micropaleontology and Paleobiology

(4) Staff

Prerequisite: upper-division standing. Not recommended for non-majors. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours.

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.

164A. Earth System Geology

(4) Haymon

Recommended: Geology 2 or 4, or consent of instructor. Lecture, 3 hours; discussion 2 hours.

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. (F)

164B. Earth System Ocean-Atmosphere

(4) Valentine

Prerequisite: Chemistry 1C. Recommended: Geology 124A. Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

An introduction to the chemistry of the oceans 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. (W)

164C. Earth System History

(4) Staff

Prerequisite: upper-division standing. Lecture, 3 hours; discussion 1 hour.

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). Global change theories. (W or S)

168. Aqueous Transport of Pollutants

(4) Clark

Prerequisite: Math 3B and Chemistry 1 A-B-C; and Geology 173-173L or Environmental Studies 144 or Geology 113. Same course as Environmental Studies 168. Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

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

169. Tracer Hydrology

(4) Clark

Prerequisites: Math 3B and Chemistry 1 A-B-C; and Geology 173-173L or Geology 113. Same course as Environmental Studies 169. Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

Introduction to principles of chemical and isotope tracer hydrology. Emphasis placed on methods of groundwater dating, the use of tracers as environmental management tools, and contaminant plume monitoring.

171. Submarine Hydrothermal Systems

(3) Haymon

Prerequisite: Geology 2 or 4. Lecture, 1 hour; discussion, 2 hours.

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.

172. Earth's Climate: Past and Present

(4) Lea, Lisiecki

Prerequisite: Geography 164B or equivalent.

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

173. Groundwater Hydrology

(5) Loaiciaga

Recommended: Geography 3B. Same course as Geography 116. Lecture, 3 hours. Laboratory, 3 hours.

Analysis of groundwater flow in aquifers, 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.(W) ,

176. Geological Application of GIS ,

(4) Staff

Prerequisites: Upper division standing. Instructor approval required prior to enroll.
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.

181. Field Studies in Marine Geophysics

(2-8) Luyendyk, Haymon

Prerequisites: consent of instructor. May be repeated once, but only 8 units may be counted toward upper-division unit requirements. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, up to 40 hours.

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

182. Field Studies in Marine Geochemistry

(2-8) Haymon, Valentine

Prerequisites: consent of instructor. Lecture, 3 hours; Laboratory, up to 3 hours; field, up to 40 hours.

Marine geochemistry with the opportunity of going to sea or into the 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.

183. Advanced Field Mapping and Geologic Investigations

(3) Gans

Prerequisite: Geology 118. Discussion, 3 hours; field 5 hours.

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.

185. Physical Volcanology

(4) Gans

Prerequisites: Geology 14, 102A, and 104A. Lecture, 2 hours; lab, 3 hours; field, 3 hours.

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.

186. Cordilleran Tectonics

(4) Gans

Prerequisites: Geology 2, 103, and 104A. Lecture, 1 hour; seminar, 2 hours.

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.

187. Introduction to Teaching in Geological Sciences

(1-5) Staff

Prerequisites: upper-division standing and consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 8 units but only 4 units may be applied toward the major.

Students will assist instructor 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.

189. Seminar in Paleobiology

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

Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 12 units. Seminar, 2-3 hours.

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.

190. Advanced Studies in Paleobiology

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

May be repeated for a maximum of 12 units. Laboratory, 3-12 hours.

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. (F,W,S)

192. Internship in Geological Sciences

(1-4) Staff

Prerequisites: consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 12 units, but only 4 units may be applied toward the major. Tutorial, 1-4 hours.

Individualized, practical approaches to problems in engineering geology by working under faculty supervision as interns with local or state agencies or private organizations. Students will spend most of their effort in carrying out fieldwork, but will prepare written reports.

194. Group Studies for Advanced Students

(1-5) Staff
Prerequisites: upper-division standing; consent of the instructor. Students may repeat the course; no more than 5 units will apply to the major. Variable hours.

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

195H. Honors Field Studies

(1-8) Staff

Prerequisites: Geology and Geophysics majors only; honors standing in department; consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 8 units. Variable hours.

Fieldwork in selected areas under the direction of a faculty member. Final report required.

197H. Honors Seminar in Geology

(1) Staff

Prerequisite: honors standing in department; consent of instructor. Discussion, 1 hour.

Bimonthly, two-hour seminar to discuss advanced topics in the geological sciences. Guest speakers. (F,W,S)

198. Readings in the Geological Sciences

(1-4) Staff

Prerequisites: upper-division standing; completion of at least two upper-division courses in Geology; consent of instructor. Students must have had a minimum 3.0 grade-point average for the preceding 3 quarters and are limited to 5 units per quarter and 30 units total in all 98/99/198/199/199RA courses combined. May be taken more than once at the option of the student; not more than 4 units may be included in the minimum requirements for the major. Registration after opening day of the quarter is not permitted. Tutorial, variable hours.

Critical reviews and discussions of selected geological subjects. (F,W,S)

199. Independent Studies in Geology

(1-5) Staff

Prerequisites: upper-division standing in the major; consent of department and instructor. Students must have a minimum 3.0 grade-point average. Petition required. Students are limited to 5 units per quarter; 15 units per year; and up to 30 units total in all 98/99/198/199/199RA courses combined.

Course shall consist of academic research supervised by a faculty member. This course is not intended for internship credit. (F,W,S)

199RA. Independent Research Assistance in Geological Sciences

(1-5) Staff

Prerequisites: upper-division standing; completion of two upper-division Geology courses; consent of instructor. Student must have a 3.0 grade-point average for the preceding three quarters and are limited to 5 units per quarter and 30 units total in all 98/99/198/199/199RA courses combined.

Course work shall consist of faculty supervised research assistance. (F,W,S)

200. Introduction to Geophysics

(4) Archuleta, Luyendyk, Tanimoto, Ji

Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

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

201A. Graduate Research and Field Seminar

(4) Awramik

Required of all entering graduate students. Seminar, 2 hours.

Faculty research projects will be presented in a series of evening seminars. Student research projects will be initiated. Three weekend field trips will sample field research in southern California. (F)

201B. Graduate Research Seminar

(4) Luyendyk, Haymon

Prerequisites: Geological Sciences 201A and graduate standing in the department of Geological Sciences. Required course for all first year graduate students.

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.

207. Diagenesis of Clastic Rocks

(3) Staff

Prerequisites: Geological Sciences 14, 14X, 102B, and 124T. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 3 hours.

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

208. Clastic Depositional Environments

(4) Busby

Prerequisite: Geological Sciences 102B. Lecture, 3 hours; field, variable.

Review of sandstone depositional models including eolian, fluvial, deltaic, shoreline, shelf, and turbidite fan models. Use of facies models for observation, prediction, and hydrodynamic interpretation. Tectonic controls on the nature and distribution of sedimentary facies. Paleogeographic reconstructions and the sedimentary evolution of strike-slip, rift, foreland, and arc-related basins.

209. Tectonic Controls on Sedimentation

(3) Busby

Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Seminar, 3 hours.

Origin and evolution of sedimentary basins. Discussion of assigned papers on selected topics, including sedimentation in strike-slip basins, foreland basins, arc-trench systems, rift margins and aulacogens. Term paper required. Content of course will vary year to year.

212. Marine Geochemistry and Minerals

(2-4) Haymon

Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Appropriate for graduate students, upper-division Geology majors. Seminar, 3 hours. Discussion, 1 hour.

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.

213. Geochemistry II

(1-4) Mattinson

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

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

214. Seminar in Marine Geophysics

(2-4) Staff

Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Seminar, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

Current discoveries and unsolved problems in marine geophysics. Instruments and methods of study.

216. Stable Isotopy of Biogenic Materials

(4) Staff

Prerequisites: Geology 124SI or 224SI or a similar course in stable isotopy. Seminar, 3 hours.

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 misuses of numeric data is also addressed.

217. Tectonic Geomorphology

(4) Burbank

Prerequisite: Geology 103 or 117 or equivalent. Lecture, 3 hours. Field, 1 hour.

Interaction 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.

218. Research Ethics

(4) Staff

Prerequisite: graduate standing. Seminar, 3 hours.

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.

222. Advanced Topics in Stratigraphy

(4) Busby

Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Lecture, 3 hours; field trips.

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 will change from year to year.

224SI. Stable Isotope Biogeochemistry

(2) Staff

Prerequisites: Chemistry 1C and Math 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.

225. Advanced Igneous Petrology

(4) Spera

Prerequisite: Geological Sciences 240A or equivalent. Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

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

235. Plate Tectonics Seminar

(2-4) Staff

Lecture, 3 hours, seminar, 1 hour.

Read recent related articles. Students present and discuss selected topics in separate seminar. Complete term paper and/or problem sets for 3 or 4 units. (W)

236. Geophysics Seismology

(5) Archuleta, Tanimoto, Ji

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

239A. Origin of the Earth

(4) Staff

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

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

239B. Hadean and Archean Earth History

(4) Spera

Prerequisites: consent of instructor. Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

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

240A. Mineralogical Thermodynamics

(3) Spera

Prerequisite: elementary thermodynamics or physical chemistry. Lecture, 3 hours.

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. (Offered alternate years.)

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.

243. The History of Mammals

(4) Wyss

Prerequisites: Geological Sciences 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.

244. Invertebrate Paleobiology

(4) Porter

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.

247. Seminar in Quaternary Geology

(3) Keller

Prerequisite: Geology 117. May be repeated for credit. Discussion, 3 hours; field.

Selected topics in quaternary geology. Subject matter will change from year to year.

248. Vertebrate Paleontology

(4) Wyss

Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 1 hour.

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

250. Petroleum Geology

(2) Staff

Recommended Preparation: Geology 14, 102B, and 124IT. Lecture, 2 hours; Discussion, 1 hour.

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.

256. Geophysical Inverse Theory

(3) Tanimoto

Prerequisites: Geology 136; consent of instructor. Lecture, 3 hours.

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.

258. Advanced Structural Geology

(5) Gans

Prerequisites: Geology 103 and 104B; or, consent of instructor. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours; lab, 2 hours; field, 3 hours.

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.

259. Paleomagnetism and Tectonics

(3) Luyendyk

Lecture, 1 hour; seminar, 2 hours; preparation, 3 hours.

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

259C. The Early Evolution of Life and its Environmental Context

(3) Luyendyk

Lecture, 3 hour; discussion, 1 hour.

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.

260. Seminar in Geology

(1) Staff

Required of all first year graduate students. May be repeated for credit. P/NP grading only. Seminar, 1 hour.

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

261. Marine Stratigraphy

(3) Staff

Prerequisites: open to graduates and qualified senior undergraduates. Seminar, 2 hours; short field trips.

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.

264. Petrotectonics

(3) Hacker

Prerequisite: Geological Sciences 102C. Lecture, 3 hours.

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

264L. Petrotectonics Laboratory

(1-2) Hacker

Prerequisites: Geological Sciences 102C-CL; concurrent enrollment in Geology 264.

Recommended Preparation: Geology 124T. Laboratory, 3-6 hours.

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

266. Chemical Oceanography

(4) Lea

Prerequisite: Chemistry 1C or consent of instructor.

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.

268. Seminar in Geology-Presentation

(1) Staff

Prerequisite: graduate standing.

Presentation of research topics to meeting of Geology 260.

269. Tracer Hydrology

(4) Clark

270. Seminar in Geologic Problems

(1-3) Staff

Prerequisite: graduate standing. Discussion, 1-3 hours.

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

271. Seminar on Submarine Hydrothermal Systems

(3) Haymon

Recommended Preparation: Geology 124AA-ZZ. Lecture, hours; discussion, 2 hours; preparation, 6 hours.

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.

272. Earth's Climate: Past and Present

(4) Lea, Lisiecki

Prerequisite: Geography 164B or equivalent.

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

276. Geological Oceanography

(3) Staff

Prerequisite: 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.

280. Seminar in Field Geology

(1-4) Staff

Credit is one half of 1 unit per day in the field, with a maximum of 1 unit for any trip. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 units each academic year. S/U grading. Field, variable hours.

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

281. Field Studies in Marine Geophysics

(2-8) Staff

Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, up to 40 hours.

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

282. Field Studies in Marine Geochemistry

(2-8) Haymon, Valentine

Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, up to 3 hours; field or preparation, 6-40 hours.

Studies in marine geochemistry with the opportunity of going to sea or into the 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.

283. Advanced Field Mapping and Geologic Investigations

(3) Gans

Prerequisite: 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. Paper required.

285. Physical Volcanology

(4) Gans

Prerequisites: Geology 14, 102A, and 104A. Recommended preparation: Geology 103. Lecture, 2 hours; Lab, 3 hours; field, 3 hours.

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 classifications of rocks. Graduate students must complete an independent research project.

286. Cordilleran Tectonics

(4) Gans

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

501. Practicum in Instruction

(1-4) Staff

Prerequisite: concurrent teaching assistant appointment. No unit credit allowed toward degree. Tutorial, 1-6 hours.

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.

502. Teaching Assistant Training

(2) Staff

Maximum of three quarters. No unit credit allowed toward degree. Tutorial, 1-2 hours. (2 day workshop.)

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. (F)

503. Practicum in Research

(1-6) Staff

Prerequisite: concurrent research assistant appointment. No unit credit allowed toward degree. Tutorial, 1-6 hours.

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

596. Directed Reading and Research

2-12) Staff

Prerequisites: consent of instructor and graduate advisor. No more than half the units necessary for the Masters degree may be taken in Geological Sciences 596. Tutorial, 3-40 hours.

Individual tutorial. Written proposal for each tutorial must be approved by the instructor and the department chair. (F,W,S)

597. Individual Study for Masters and Ph.D. Examinations

(1-12) Staff

Prerequisites: consent of instructor and graduate advisor.

No unit credit allowed toward advanced degree. Laboratory, 3-36 hours. Instructor should be student's major professor or chair of the committee. (F,W,S)

598. Masters Thesis Research and Preparation

(1-12) Staff

Prerequisites: consent of instructor and graduate advisor. No unit credit allowed toward degree. Tutorial, 1-12 hours..

Masters thesis research and preparation. Instructor normally should be chair of the student's thesis committee. Only for research underlying the thesis, writing the thesis. (F,W,S)

599. Ph.D. Dissertation Preparation

(1-12) Staff

Prerequisites: consent of instructor and graduate advisor. Variable hours.

Instructor normally should be chair of the student's doctoral committee. Only for research underlying the dissertation, writing the dissertation. Limited to terminal preparation. (F,W,S)