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Sophomore Year
Geology 223, 296, 350 ...................12
Biology 111 + 4 hrs. ............ ........ 8
Bible 201, 202 .............................. .....6
English (Sophomore) .......................6
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Senior Year
Geology 450 ..........................................1
Foreign Language (or equivalent)......8
English 567 ............................................3
Advanced Electives ...........................11
Communications S-111 ......................3
Physical Education ..............................2
28Geology 475 (Summer Field Camp)...5 Total Hours ...................................128
ENGINEERING GEOLOGY
This degree combines engineering courses with basic science and
mathematics courses. The core of geology courses is intended to
provide a rigorous background in geology sufficient for further study at
the advanced level and the technical support training is designed to
provide a background for those wishing to enter the petroleum industry.
The term "engineering geology" is intended to mean a degree with
engineering concepts in support of a geological foundation. The degree
is not intended at this time to.be an engineering degree. Accreditation
and registration of engineers is an engineering function. This is a
scientific degree under the cooperative guidance of an engineering
advisory committee with some courses taught by people trained in the
engineering areas. Engineering geology applies all branches of geology
knowledge to the interpretation of geology conditions that affect the
safety, efficiency, and economy of engineering works.
45 hrs. Geology:
Geo. 121 Physical Geology
122 Historical Geology
223 Crystallography & Mineralogy
296 Paleontology
350 Sedimentary Petrology
370 Stratigraphy & Sedimentation
360 Structural Geology
480 Petroleum Geology
490 Well Logging
492 Ground Water Geology
475 Field Geology
450 Senior Geological Seminar
3 hrs. upper division geology courses
8 hrs. Physics:
Phy. 120 Engineering Physics I
120 Lab I
122 Engineering Physics II
122 Lab II
12 hrs. Mathematics:
Math. 185 Calculus I
186 Calculus II
325 Linear Algebra
561 Ordinary Differential Equations
4 hrs. Approval Computer Science
8 hrs. Chemistry:
Che. 133 General Chemistry
131 Lab I
134 General Chemistry
132 Lab II
3 hrs. Industrial Education:
I.E. 117 Engineering Drawing
9 hrs. Advanced ElectivesCourse Descriptions
Numbers following a course title (e.g. 3-3) indicate hours
of lecture and laboratory each week. Lecture hours are
given first.
Geology/Engineering Geology
Course appropriate for students who are NOT geology or engineering
geology majors:
101. Elementary Geoscience
Study of physical processes involved in earth's development. Survey of
plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanism, glaciation, and the earth's resources.
Designed for liberal arts majors without previous science background. No
laboratory requirement. CREDIT 3 S.H.
Courses appropriate for students who are geology, engineering
geology, and other science majors:
121. Physical Geology (3-3)
Physical processes involved in earth's development. Identification of minerals
and rocks, and introduction to structural features. Required course for
geology majors. CREDIT 4 S.H.
122. Historical Geology (3-3)
Development of earth's rock units through time and the preservation and
documentation of fossil evidence. Prerequisite: Geology 121. Required
course for geology majors. (Field trips required) CREDIT 4 S.H.
223. Crystallography & Mineralogy (3-3)
Visual recognition of crystal forms and common minerals. Required course
for geology majors. Prerequisite: Geology 121, 122, Chemistry 133 or
concurrent enrollment. (Field trips required) CREDIT 4 S.H.
225. Introduction to Field Work (1-6)
Geologic study of selected area, involving stratigraphic measurements,
study of topographic maps, and rock and fossil collections. Prerequisite:
Geology 121, 122. Consent of instructor. CREDIT 3 S.H.
230. Economic Geology (3-0)
The study of earth resources formed by geologic processes and of value to
humans. Occurrence of land and water resources, their utilization, and
profitability of extraction. Prerequisite: Geology 121, 122. fieldd trips required)
CREDIT 3 S.H.
235. Geology of Texas (3-0)
Survey of the structure and stratigraphy of the state. Its geological resources
and economic utilization. Prerequisite: Geology 121, 122. CREDIT
3 S.H.
240. Regional Geology (3-0)
A survey of regional stratigraphic, structural, physiographic, petrographic,
and mineralogic provinces of the United States. Library research and
report writing required. Prerequisite: Geology 121, 122. CREDIT 3 S.H.
261. Geomorphology (3-0)
Study of the earth's form, the general configuration of its surface, and the
changes of landforms. Prerequisite: Geology 223. CREDIT 3 S.H.
296. Paleontology (3-3)
Introduction to fossils. Historical background. Survey of animal and plant
remains and their stratigraphic utility and use in correlation and describing
ancient environments. Prerequisite: Geology 121,122. Required course for
geology majors. (Field trips rquired) CREDIT 4 S.H.
324. Optical Mineralogy (3-3)
Utilization of petrographic microscopes in studying optical characteristics of
crystals and minerals. Identification of rock forming minerals by optical
methods. Prerequisite: Geology 223. CREDIT 4 S.H.
340. Well Site Geology (3-0)
Study of the methods used to evaluate a hydrocarbon test. The various
methods of subsurface prospecting for hydrocarbons will be covered.
Prerequisite: Geology 480, 490 or consent of instructor. (Field trips required)
CREDIT 3 S.H.
350. Sedimentary Petrology (3-3)
Origin, identification, and classification of sedimentary rocks. Study of
genesis processes inferred from laboratory and field observations. Required
course for geology majors. Prerequisite: Geology 223 and 370 or
consent of instructor. (Field trips required) CREDIT 4 S.H.
351. Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology (3-3)
Origin, identification and classification of igneous and metamorphic rocks.
Study of genesis processes inferred from laboratory and field observations.
Prerequisite: Geology 223. Offered in alternate years and may fulfill requirements
for Geology 350. CREDIT 4 S.H.
360. Structural Geology (2-3)Interpretation of rock structures and their relationship to stratigraphic,
physical, and economic problems. Required course for geology majors.
Prerequisite: Geology 121, 122, Junior standing. CREDIT 3 S.H.76
Suggested Schedule of Courses
B.S. In GeologyFreshman Year
Geology 121, 122 .................................8
Mathematics 124 ............................ .....3
Bible 101, 102 ............................... .....6
English 111, 112 ..................................6
Chemistry 131, 132, 133, 134 ..........8
Physical Education ..............................2
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Junior Year
Geology 360, 370 .................................7
Physics 111, 112 ..................................8
Bible (Upper Level) ...............................3
H istory ....................................................6
Social or Behavioral Science .............3
F ine A rts ................................................3
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