INGEOL 110 EARTH SYSTEMS SCIENCE
An overview of earth’s systems (geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere) and their interactions. Includes a survey of earth materials, internal and external processes, global cycles (carbon, water), and feedback loops between humans and earth’s systems. Environmental and resource issues are addressed. Includes an integrated laboratory component. Fall, Spring, Summer.

INGEOL151 PHYSICAL GEOLOGY
An overview of the earth. Includes description and origin of minerals and rocks, internal and external processes and recognition of the landforms they produce, global cycles (carbon, water), and feedback loops between humans’ and earth’s systems. Environmental and resource issues are addressed. Three-hour lecture, two-hour lab. Required field trips. Fall, Spring.

INGEOL 300 GEOSCIENCE ISSUES AND SOCIETY
A course focusing on the cause and effect of geologic processes that impact society. Content may vary, but includes earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, volcanic activity, resource issues, and the geologic record of climate change. Students are expected to closely monitor popular media to document current geologic events and their effects. Prerequisites: 24 credits in ISP, including ITW-101, IQL-101, and one course from the IS category. Occasionally.

GEOL 100 PERSPECTIVES OF THE EARTH
An overview of earth’s systems (geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere) and their interactions. Includes a survey of earth materials, internal and external processes, global cycles (carbon, water), and feedback loops between humans’ and earth’s systems. Environmental and resource issues are addressed. Fall, Spring.

GEOL 152 EVOLUTION OF THE EARTH
Introduction to Earth History and the processes that have shaped the Earth since its formation. Topics include absolute and relative correlations, plate tectonics, and the origin and evolution of the lithosphere, biosphere, and atmosphere. Three-hour lecture, two-hour lab. Required weekend field trip(s). Prerequisite: INGEOL 151. Spring.

GEOL 206 OCEANOGRAPHY
Introduction to ocean science emphasizing waves, tides, coastal marginal processes, marine sediments and resources, the importance of technology in ocean studies, and the origin of the ocean basins through plate tectonics. Some coverage of ocean chemistry and biota. Fall.

GEOL 290 TOPICS
1-4 credits
Exploration and analysis of topics of geology, such as plate tectonics, environmental geology, and geologic history of particular terrains. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Occasionally.

GEOL 298 INDEPENDENT STUDY
1-4 credits
An opportunity for a qualified student to explore work in an area of individual interest, selected and pursued in consultation with a faculty member. Consent required of the instructor who will supervise the independent study. May be repeated for a total of 8 credits.

GEOL 301 MINERALOGY
Introduction to crystallography, physical and chemical nature of minerals, and description and hand-specimen recognition of important economic and rock-forming minerals and mineral associations. Introduction to the petrographic microscope. Three-hour lecture, three-hour lab. Required weekend field trips. Prerequisite: INGEOL 151 or permission of instructor. Fall, odd years.

GEOL 302 IGNEOUS AND METAMORPHIC PETROLOGY
The origin, occurrence, and classification of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Hand-specimen and thin section techniques are emphasized. Three-hour lecture, three-hour lab. Required weekend field trips. Prerequisite: GEOL 301 and CHEM 111. Spring, even years.

GEOL 305 PALEONTOLOGY
The description, classification, and uses of invertebrate fossils, including their spatial and stratigraphic distribution, evolution, and paleoecology. Three-hour lecture, three-hour lab. Prerequisite: GEOL 152 or permission of instructor. Spring, even years.

GEOL 306 SEDIMENTATION AND STRATIGRAPHY
Principles of sedimentation and stratigraphy, properties and classification of modern sediments and sedimentary rocks, sedimentary processes and environmental analysis, stratigraphic procedures and correlations, and stratigraphic relationships of North America. Three-hour lecture, three-hour lab. Required weekend field trips. Prerequisite: GEOL 152 or permission of instructor. Fall, odd years.

GEOL 309 GEOMORPHOLOGY
Nonglacial surface processes. The evolution of landforms and the influence of lithology, tectonics, and climate on landforms. Surface processes related to land use and environmental planning. Labs involve interpreting topographic and geologic maps, field projects. Three-hour lecture, three-hour lab. Prerequisite: INGEOL 151 or permission of instructor. Fall, even years.

GEOL 310 GLACIAL GEOLOGY
Study of the mechanics of glacial origin and movement, characteristics of existing glaciers, and an interpretation of Pleistocene glacial features. Emphasizes the glacial topography of northeastern North America, with special attention to New Hampshire examples of alpine and continental glaciation. Three-hour lecture, three-hour lab. Required weekend field trips. Prerequisite: GEOL 309 or permission of instructor. Spring, odd years.

GEOL 315 ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY
Relationships between humans and our geological environment, including resources, hazards, and human impacts. Field methods in obtaining geologic information for resource evaluation and protection, risk reduction, and environmental remediation. Three-hour lecture, two-hour lab. Required field trips. Prerequisites: INGEOL 151. Fall.

GEOL 403 STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY
Study of the structural features of rock bodies and the interpretation of these features in terms of the forces that caused them, methods of geological field work, graphic representation of geological field data, interpretation of geological maps, and preparation of field reports. Three-hour lecture, three-hour lab. Required weekend field trips. Prerequisites: GEOL 152 and 4 credits in Geology at the 300-level or higher, or permission of instructor. Spring, odd years.

GEOL 412 ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY
Examination of the principles and mechanisms governing distribution of the chemical elements and their isotopes in natural environments, with application to selected problems and geochemical analysis research projects. Three-hour lecture, three-hour lab. Required field trips. Prerequisites: INGEOL 151, CHEM 112, and PHYS 142 or PHYS 242, or permission of instructor. Spring, even years.

GEOL 460 HYDROGEOLOGY
Occurrence and movement of groundwater as it relates to the hydrologic cycle, water resource evaluation (well hydraulics), and transport and fate of contaminants. Theoretical and practical aspects, including computer modeling. Three-hour lecture, twohour lab. Field trips may be required. Prerequisites: INGEOL 151, MATH 151, and PHYS 141 or PHYS 241, or permission of instructor. Spring, odd years.

GEOL 490 ADVANCED SPECIAL TOPICS
1-4 credits
Study of a selected topic in Geology at an advanced level. May be repeated for a total of 8 credits as topics change. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Frequently.

GEOL 498 INDEPENDENT STUDY
1-4 credits
Advanced study of various fields of Geology through individual reading, writing, laboratory work and/or field investigation; involves a research project and submission of a written report. May be repeated for a total of 8 credits. Fall, Spring.