Academic
Catalog August 2007 - August 2008 Undergraduate
and Graduate
Some courses may not be offered every year. Check with the college or department office for current information about when specific courses are offered.
For course syllabi, see the departmental website.
GLG 100 INTRODUCTORY GEOLOGY (3)
Fundamental physical and historical concepts in geology, including dynamics of the earth. You may take either GLG 100 and 100L or GLG 101 and 103 or GLG 110 and 110L or GLG 112 and 112L for credit. Corequisite: GLG 100L SAS
GLG 100L INTRODUCTORY GEOLOGY LAB (1)
Must be taken concurrently with GLG 100. 2 hrs. lab plus field trips. You may take either GLG 100 and 100L or GLG 101 and 103 for credit. Corequisite: GLG 100 LAB
GLG 101 PHYSICAL GEOLOGY (3)
Fundamental physical aspects of the earth's crust; rocks and minerals, structures, landforms and their origin. Letter grade only. Corequisite: GLG 103 SAS
GLG 101H PHYSICAL GEOLOGY - HONORS (3)
Fundamental physical aspects of the earth's crust; rocks and minerals, structures, landforms and their origin. Letter grade only. Corequisite: GLG 103 and Honors Student Group SAS
GLG 102 HISTORICAL GEOLOGY (3)
Chronological sequence of events in the history of the earth and its inhabitants. Corequisite: GLG 104 SAS
GLG 103 PHYSICAL GEOLOGY LAB (1)
3 hrs. lab plus field trips. Letter grade only. Corequisite: GLG 101 or GLG 101H LAB
GLG 104 HISTORICAL GEOLOGY LAB (1)
Must be taken concurrently with GLG 102. 3 hrs. lab plus field trips. Prerequisite: (GLG 101 and GLG 103) or GLG 110 or GLG 112 LAB
GLG 107 OCEANOGRAPHY (3)
Geologic, chemical, physical, and biologic properties of the marine environment and the description and origin of ocean basins. Letter grade only. SAS
GLG 110 ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY (3)
Relationship between humans and the Earth, including geological processes, pollution, natural hazards, and earth systems science. You may take either GLG 100 and GLG100L or GLG 101 and 103 or GLG 110 and 110L or GLG 112 and 112L for credit. Corequisite: GLG 110L SAS
GLG 110L ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY LAB (1)
Must be taken concurrently with GLG 110. LAB
GLG 112 GEOLOGIC DISASTERS (3)
Geologic processes and hazards affecting humans. Topics include earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, landslides, floods, subsidence, meteorite impacts, and climate changes. You may take either GLG 100 and GLG100L or GLG 101 and 103 or GLG 110 and 110L or GLG 112 and 112L for credit. Corequisite: GLG 112L SAS
GLG 112H GEOLOGIC DISASTERS - HONORS (3)
Geologic processes and hazards affecting humans. Topics include earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, landslides, floods, subsidence, meteorite impacts, and climate changes. You may take either GLG 100 and GLG100L or GLG 101 and 103 or GLG 110 and 110L or GLG 112 and 112L for credit. Prerequisite: Honors Student Group and Corequisite: GLG 112L SAS
GLG 112L GEOLOGIC DISASTERS LAB (1)
Must be taken concurrently with GLG 112. LAB
GLG 190 THE PLANETS (3)
Outline of the current understanding of the planets, emphasizing their geology and the processes involved in their formation and evolution. Corequisite: GLG 190L SAS
GLG 190H THE PLANETS-HONORS (3)
Outline of the current understanding of the planets, emphasizing their geology and the processes involved in their formation and evolution. Prerequisite: MAT 110 and Honors Student Group Corequisite: GLG 190L LAB
GLG 190L THE PLANETS LAB (1)
Must be taken concurrently with GLG 190. 3 hrs. lab plus field trips. Prerequisite: MAT 110 LAB
GLG 198 MODULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE (1-3)
Foundations of intellectual inquiry. In-depth study of a substantive problem. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.
GLG 199 MODULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE (1-3)
Foundations of intellectual inquiry. In-depth study of a substantive problem. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.
GLG 201 ANCIENT LIFE (4)
Changing environments and the development of life through past ages as revealed by the study of fossil remains of the animal and plant kingdoms. 3 hrs. lecture plus lab experience, which includes field investigations and observation of fossils. LAB
GLG 225 PALEONTOLOGY (4)
Principles and methods of invertebrate paleontology including classification, morphology, evolution, and distribution in time and space of fossil organisms. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab, plus field trips. Prerequisite: GLG 100 or GLG 101 or GLG 110 or GLG 112 or BIO 100
GLG 240 INTRODUCTION TO FIELD METHODS AND REPORT WRITING (2)
Introduces geological field methods; emphasis on sedimentary and volcanic rocks, faults, and folds through lectures, labs, and field trips. Prerequisite: (GLG 100 or GLG 110 or GLG 112 with grade greater than or equal to B) or GLG 101
GLG 265 EARTHQUAKES (3)
Introductory survey of the development of thought about earthquakes. Includes early ideas as well as modern scientific techniques applied to study earthquakes. SAS
GLG 298 MODULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE (1-4)
In-depth study of an aspect, concept, or problem. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.
GLG 303 GRAND CANYON NATURAL SCIENCE (3)
This class is an introduction to the geology, paleontology, climate, climatic history, and living biota of the Grand Canyon region - the natural sciences of the Colorado Plateau.
GLG 304 GEOLOGY OF ARIZONA (4)
Geologic evolution of Arizona is interpreted from its rocks, structural features, fossils, and landforms, including natural resources and environmental geology. 3 hrs. lecture plus lab/field trips. Prerequisite: GLG 100 or GLG 101 or GLG 101H or GLG 201 LAB
GLG 304H GEOLOGY OF ARIZONA - HONORS (4)
Geologic evolution of Arizona is interpreted from its rocks, structural features, fossils, and landforms, including natural resources and environmental geology. 3 hrs. lecture plus lab/field trips. Prerequisite: Honors Student Group LAB
GLG 306 MARINE GEOLOGY AND THE EVOLUTION OF OCEAN BASINS (3)
Plate tectonic origin and history of the ocean basins. Formation and distribution of sediments in response to biologic, chemical, and geologic processes. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: [(GLG 101 and 103) or (GLG 100 and 102)] andMAT 125 and (CHM 130 or 151) and CHM 151L
GLG 309 MINERALOGY: INTRODUCTION TO EARTH MATERIALS (4)
Overview of the origin, occurrence, and chemical and physical properties of common rock-forming minerals; mineral determination using hand specimen, microscopic, and other analytical methods. Prerequisite: GLG 101 or (a grade greater than or equal to B in GLG 100 or GLG 110 or GLG 112) and GLG 103 or (a grade greater than or equal to B in GLG 100L or GLG 110L or GLG 112L ) and CHM 151 and CHM 151L and MAT 125 and a CUM GPA of 2.5 or higher
GLG 315 PETROLOGY (4)
Origins of igneous and metamorphic rocks; analysis in hand specimen and thin section. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab, plus field trips. Prerequisite: GLG 309 with grade greater than or equal to C
GLG 324 SEDIMENTOLOGY AND STRATIGRAPHY (4)
Macroscopic study of sediments and sedimentary rocks, including origin, facies analysis, and basic stratigraphic principles and practices. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab, plus field trips. Prerequisite: GLG 240 and GLG 309
GLG 350W GEOLOGIC COMMUNICATION AND TOPICS (3)
Scientific writing, critical reading, and effective oral communication centered around a topic of broad interest in earth science. Emphasizes conveying scientific data proficiently in writing and orally, with effective visuals. This course fulfills NAU's junior-level writing requirement. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisites: ENG 105, admission to the geology program, and completion of 17 hours of geology coursework, or instructor's consent. Prerequisite: GLG 309 JWRT
GLG 360 APPLIED GEOLOGY (4)
An application of the theory of geologic materials, methods, and processes to understand the interactions of humans with Earth systems. Prerequisite: (GLG 100 or GLG 110 or GLG 112 with grade greater than or equal to B) or GLG 101) and GLG 100L or GLG 110L or or GLG 112L with grade greater than or equal to B) or GLG 103) and CHM 151 and CHM 151L and (MAT 125 or MAT 136)
GLG 389 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION (1-12)
Individualized preplanned cooperative employment experience related to your field of study or career objectives. Pass-fail only. Fee required. No repeat limit.
GLG 398 MODULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE (1-3)
In-depth study of an aspect, concept, or problem. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.
GLG 399 MODULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE (1-3)
In-depth study of an aspect, concept, or problem within a program of study. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.
GLG 408 FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE (1-12)
Individualized supervised field experience in an appropriate agency or organization. Pass-fail only. Department consent required.
GLG 430 GEOMORPHOLOGY (4)
Interpretation of the development, history, and significance of landforms. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab, plus field trips. Prerequisite: (GLG 100 or GLG 110 or GLG 112 with grade greater than or equal to B) or GLG 101) and (GLG 100L or GLG 110L or GLG 112L with grade greater than or equal to B) or GLG 103)
GLG 435 STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY (4)
Principles of deformation of solids; recognition, interpretation, and representation of geologic structures. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab, plus field trips. Prerequisite: GLG 240 and GLG 309 and ((PHY 111 and 111L) or (PHY 161 and 161L))
GLG 440C ADVANCED GEOLOGIC FIELD METHODS (6)
Gathering and interpreting geologic data in the field in complex sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks and in surficial deposits. Explores relationship between bedrock structure and hydrogeology. 3 hrs. lecture, 6 hrs. lab. Prerequisite: GLG 315 and GLG 324 and GLG 435 CAP
GLG 441 GRAND CANYON FIELD GEOLOGY (1)
One-week field course on structure, metamorphic petrology, geochemistry, and geomorphology of Grand Canyon rocks and the Colorado River, from Diamond Creek to Pearce's Ferry. Letter grade or pass-fail. Prerequisite: GLG 440C
GLG 451 HYDROGEOLOGY (4)
Aquifer types and hydrologic properties; physical laws and mathematical equations of subsurface flow; recharge and discharge; analyses of groundwater flow systems. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab, plus field trips. Prerequisite: (GLG 100 or GLG 110 or GLG 112 with grade greater than or equal to B) or GLG 101) and MAT 137
GLG 470 PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF EARTH (3)
Global synthesis of the physics and chemistry of Earth in the context of modern principles and methods. Prerequisite: Admission to Eng-Geology (BS) or Envn-Geology (BS) or Gen-Geology (BS) or Geochm-Geology (BS) or Geophysics-Geology (BS) or Hydrogeology- Geology (BS) or Paleontology-Geology (BS) or Geology-GeoInfoSys (BS) and Senior Status or higher
GLG 485 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH (1-6)
Original research under the supervision of a research adviser. Pass-fail only. May be repeated for up to 6 units of credit. Department consent required.
GLG 490 SENIOR THESIS (3-6)
Research project and thesis done in senior year under supervision of a faculty member. By permission of faculty member only. Department consent required. Prerequisite: GLG 451 and CS 123
GLG 497 INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-6)
Individualized approach to selected topics by guided reading and critical evaluation. Pass-fail only. Department consent required.
GLG 498 SENIOR SEMINAR (1-3)
Integrates theory and practice, with emphasis on historical, contemporary, and future issues.
GLG 499 CONTEMPORARY DEVELOPMENTS (1-3)
Examines recent trends and investigations in a selected area. Letter grade only. No repeat limit.