300
Application of geologic processes and quantitative methods to analyze engineering problems involving soils, rocks, surface water and groundwater. Prerequisites: One of:
GEL 280 or ENS 401 or junior standing with a signed major in EGR;
PHY 145QR. Recommended:
PHY 146.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
One of: GEL 280 or ENS 401 or junior standing with a signed major in EGR; PHY 145QR
Corequisites
None.
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 260 or
ENS 101QR;
MTH 105 or 107 or 109 or 113 or 130 or 132 or 133. Recommended:
GEL 280 or
CPS 106; familiarity with spreadsheet software (i.e., Microsoft Excel or similar) is expected.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
GEL 101 or GEL 105 or GEL 100 or GEL 130 or MET 140 or MET 260 or ENS 101QR; MTH 105 or MTH 107 or MTH 109 or MTH 113 or MTH 130 or MTH 132 or MTH 133.
Corequisites
None.
Introduction to mineral science and rock-forming processes. Characterization, identification, and classification of minerals, igneous rocks, and metamorphic rocks. Earth materials in context of plate tectonics. Field trip fee required. Prerequisites: GEL 101, 102; or GEL 100; or GEL 130QR. Pre/Co-requisites: GEL 270; CHM 131. Recommended: GEL 280.
Credits
4(2-5)
Prerequisites
GEL 101, GEL 102; or GEL 100; or GEL 130QR
Corequisites
None.
Interpretation and identification of natural materials including minerals, rocks, and various energy resources, their geological origin, extraction, and environmental impact of their usage. For nongeology majors. This course may be offered in a hybrid format with 33% or more of the class time being online rather than face-to-face. Prerequisites: One of:
GEL 100; or
GEL 101, 102; or
GEL 105, 102; or GEL 130QR. Pre/Co- requisites:
GEL 201 or 230.
Credits
3(2-3)
Prerequisites
One of: GEL 100; or GEL 101, GEL 102; or GEL 105, GEL 102; or GEL 130QR
Corequisites
None.
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
4(3-3)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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. Pre/Co-requisites: GEL 277, 340.
Credits
3(2-3)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Students learn about geophysical techniques used to study physical properties and structure of the Earth. Field trip fee required. Prerequisites:
GEL 280 or ENS 401;
PHY 145QR. Recommended:
PHY 146.
Credits
3(2-3)
Prerequisites
GEL 280 or ENS 401; PHY 145QR
Corequisites
None.
Various special topics in geology that are not included in existing courses. Specific topic will be listed on student’s transcript. Repeatable up to 6 credits when content previously studied is not duplicated. Prerequisite: See course search and registration.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
See course search and registration
Corequisites
None.
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 130; or ENS 101; MTH 132 with a C- or better. Recommended: GEL 280.
Credits
4(3-3)
Prerequisites
One of: GEL 100; or GEL 101, GEL 102; or GEL 130; or ENS 101; MTH 132 with a C- or better
Corequisites
None.
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. Pre/Co-requisites:
GEL 340 or 380WI.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Subsurface investigation and analytical methods applied to geological and environmental problems such as water and energy resources or environmental contamination and remediation. This course may be offered in a hybrid format. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing with 12 credit hours in GEL, EGR, and/or ENS courses. Recommended: GEL 340, EGR 408, or ENS 307; GEL 380WI.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
Junior or Senior standing with 12 credit hours in GEL, EGR, and/or ENS courses.
Corequisites
None.
Protocols for design and construction of groundwater monitoring and production wells in accordance with ASTM standards and national guidelines. Identical to ENS 389. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisite: GEL 380WI.
Credits
1(1-0)
Prerequisites
GEL 380WI
Corequisites
None.
Cross Listed Courses
ENS 389
Self-directed students explore special topics and/or conduct a research project with instructor’s guidance. Laboratory and/or field safety training may be required. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisites:
GEL 277 and permission of instructor.
Credits
1-3(Spec)
Prerequisites
GEL 277 and permission of instructor
Corequisites
None.