300
An introduction to geological processes as they apply to the past and present geologic history of Michigan. Particularly recommended for students in education. Not recommended for students who have completed
GEL 101. Recommended:
GEL 102 co-registration.
Credits
3(3-0)
Introduction to methods and equipment used to study the geology of ocean floors and the dynamic processes responsible for the formation of ocean basins. Prerequisites: one of:
GEL 100,
GEL 101,
GEL 105, GEL 130,
GEL 203,
GEL 301, or GEO/
GEL 205.
Credits
3(3-0)
Mineral, energy, water, and soil resources, including geological origin, location, extraction, and environmental consequences of their usage. Prerequisites:
GEL 101 or 105, and
GEL 102; or
GEL 100 or 130.
Credits
3(3-0)
Application of geologic processes and quantitative methods to analyze engineering problems involving soils, rocks, surface water and groundwater. Prerequisites:
GEL 201;
MTH 130; PHY 130 or 145. Recommended:
MTH 132.
Credits
3(3-0)
Study of water on Earth; includes atmosphere, surface, and subsurface. Explore interactions between the hydrosphere, biosphere, earth system, and human processes. Prerequisites:
GEL 101 or 105 or 100 or 130 or
MET 140 or
MET 260 or ENS 101;
MTH 105 or higher; Recommended:
GEL 280; familiarity with spreadsheet software (i.e., Microsoft Excel or similar) is expected.
Credits
3(3-0)
Introduction to crystallography. Physical and chemical properties, and descriptions of basic groups and classifications of minerals. Field trip fee required. Prerequisites:
GEL 101 or 105, and 102; or
GEL 100 or 130. Pre/Co-requisites:
CHM 131;
GEL 280.
Credits
4(3-3)
Origin, interpretation, and hand-specimen identification of natural materials including minerals, rocks, and various mineral and energy resources; for non-geology majors. Field trip fee required. Prerequisites:
GEL 101 or 105, and 102; or
GEL 100; or GEL 130.
Credits
3(2-3)
Genesis and evolution of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Identification, description of hand samples and thin-sections emphasizing petrogenesis. Optical mineralogy of common rock-forming minerals. Field trip fee required. Prerequisites:
GEL 290, 310; Pre/Co-requisite:
CHM 132.
Credits
3(2-3)
Patterns and processes in the formation and distribution of selected glacial features. Prerequisite:
GEL 290.
Credits
3(3-0)
Introduction to techniques of structural analyses and geochemical sampling in crystalline rock. Field descriptions and note-taking skills stressed during 1-3 week field excursion. Field trip fee required. Prerequisites:
GEL 310,
GEL 321.
Credits
2(Spec)
Production, transport, and deposition of sediments. Emphasis on fundamentals of fluid flow, transport, mineral processes, physical properties, formation of sedimentary structures, and depositional environments. Field trip fee required. Pre/Co-requisites: One of:
GEL 310; or
GEL 320; or
ENS 307.
Credits
3(2-3)
Theoretical and applied study of structures developed by deformation of the Earth's crust and their tectonic environment. Field trip fee required. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisites:
GEL 201, 280, 290.
Credits
3(2-3)
A survey of the physical properties and structure of the earth, and the basic geophysical techniques by which they are known. Field trip fee required. Prerequisites:
GEL 280 or
ENS 401;
PHY 145QR.
Credits
3(2-3)
Introduction to the study of groundwater: groundwater occurrence and flow, groundwater in the hydrological cycle, groundwater quality and pollution, groundwater exploration, evaluation, and management. Field Trip Fee Required. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: One of:
GEL 100 or
GEL 101, 102 or
GEL 105, 102 or GEL 130 or ENS 101;
MTH 132 with a C- or better. Recommended:
GEL 280.
Credits
3(2-3)
Petroleum deposits of the earth: location, origin, and occurrence. Technical aspects of exploration and production, emphasizing petroleum and natural gas formations of Michigan. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisite:
GEL 201.
Credits
3(2-2)
Qualified self-directed students may explore topics of special interest with faculty guidance. Prerequisites: One GEL course at 200 level or above; and permission of instructor.
Credits
1-3(Spec)