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=='''GEOLOGY UNDERGRADUATE COURSE OFFERINGS'''<br /><br />==

'''[[Geology 11. PRINCIPLES OF GEOLOGY]]<br />'''
Earth materials, nature and consequences of geologic processes<br />
Credit: 3 units (3 hrs lect,)<br /><br />

'''[[Geology 11.1 LABORATORY IN PRINCIPLES OF GEOLOGY]] <br />'''
Mineral and rock specimens, interpretation of geologic maps and section<br />
Credit: 1 unit (3 hrs. lab.)<br />
Co-requisite: Geology 11<br /><br />

'''[[Geology 40. ELEMENTARY MINERALOGY]] <br />'''
Introduction to crystallography and to the physics and chemistry of minerals<br />
Credit: 4 units (2 hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab.)<br />
Prerequisites: E.S.1, Math 17, Chem. 16 and Geol 11.1<br /><br />

'''[[Geology 50. ELEMENTARY PETROLOGY.]]<br />'''
Megascopic examination and classification of rocks; concepts of rock origin<br />
Credit: 4 units (2 hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab.)<br />
Prerequisite: Geol 40<br /><br />

'''[[Geology 60. HISTORICAL GEOLOGY]]''' <br />
Earth history and ancient life as recorded in rocks.<br />
Credit: 4 units (3 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab.)<br />
Prerequisite: Geol 50<br /><br />

'''[[Geology 70. FIELD METHODS IN GEOLOGY]]<br />'''
Introduction to techniques in geologic mapping, map reading, brunton tape traverse, recognition and recording of geologic features. Writing of geologic reports. Field trips<br />
Credit: 1 unit (3 hrs. lab.)<br />
Prerequisites:  G.E. 11 and Geol 11.1<br /><br />

'''[[Geology 105. INTRODUCTION TO GEOCHEMISTRY]]<br />'''
Chemistry in the study of geological problems<br />
Credit: 3 units (3 hrs. lect.)<br />
Prerequisite: Geol 50 and Chem. 26 and 26.1 or equivalent<br /><br />

'''[[Geology 112. STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY]] <br />'''
Mechanics of rock deformation, nature, origin, types, and field examples of primary and secondary rock structures.<br />
Credit: 4 units (3 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab)<br />
Prerequisites: Physics 71 and 71.1, Geol 50 and Geol 70<br /><br />

'''[[Geology 120.  PRINCIPLES OF STRATIGRAPHY]]<br />'''
Concepts and procedures in the classification and correlation of rock units. Field trips.<br />
Credit: 4 units (3 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab.)<br />
Prerequisites: Geol 60 and Geol 70 <br /><br />

'''[[Geology 122. PRINCIPLES OF GEOMORPHOLOGY]]<br />'''
Land forms, their origin, and modification. Introduction to aerial photo interpretation.<br />
Credit: 4 units (3 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab)<br />
Prerequisite: Geol 11.1<br /><br />

'''[[Geology 130 ELEMENTARY PALEONTOLOGY]] <br />'''
Biology of animal and plant fossils based on living representatives. Stratigraphic distribution.<br />
Credit: 4 units (3 hrs’ lect., 3 hrs. lab.)<br />
Prerequisite: Geol 60<br /><br />

'''Geology 131 MICROPALEONTOLOGY.<br />'''
Introduction to animal and plant microfossils. Emphasis on Foraminifera.<br />
Credit: 4 units (3 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab.)<br />
Prerequisite: Geol 130<br /><br />

'''Geology 140 OPTICAL MINERALOGY. <br />'''
Principles of crystal optics, identification of mineral in grain and thin section<br />
Credit: 4 units (2 hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab.)<br />
Prerequisite: Geol 40<br /><br />

'''Geology 150 PETROGRAPHY AND PETROLOGY. <br />'''
Microscopic examination and classification of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. Genesis.<br />
Credit: 5 units (3 hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab.)<br />
Prerequisite: Geol 50 and Geol 140<br /><br />

'''Geology 170 FIELD GEOLOGY. <br />'''
An introduction to dependent geologic mapping, field research and preparation of a formal geologic report.<br />
Credit: 6 units (4 weeks field, 2 weeks lab.)<br />
Prerequisite: Geol 112 and Geol 120<br /><br />

'''Geology 171 MINERAL DATA ANALYSIS'''. <br />
Statistical techniques in the analysis and interpretation of mineral and geologic data.<br />
Credit: 3 units (3 hrs. lect.)<br />
Prerequisite: Math 101 or consent<br /><br />

'''Geology 172 INTRODUCTION TO GEOSTATISTICS. <br />'''
Principles, concepts and models in Geostatistics. Examination of the bases, implications, uses and limitations of prevailing geostatistical models.<br />
Credit: 3 units (3 hrs. lect.)<br />
Prerequisite: Math 101 or consent<br /><br />

'''Geology 173 INTRODUCTION TO EARTH RESOURCE ECONOMICS.''' <br />
Principles of economics necessary for understanding the behavior and characteristics of earth resource-based industries.<br />
Credit: 3 units (3 hrs. lect.)<br />
Prerequisite: Econ. 11 or junior standing<br /><br />

'''Geology 174 INTRODUCTION TO EARTH RESOURCES PROJECT EVALUATION.<br />'''
Principles of earth resources project evaluation including environmental impact assessment; application to exploration projects. Case studies.<br />
Credit: 3 units (2 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab.)<br />
Prerequisite: Geol 173<br /><br />

'''Geology 175 COMPUTER METHODS IN GEOLOGY.<br />'''
Application of Computer Methods to various fields of Geology<br />
Credit: 3 units (2 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab)<br />
Prerequisite: senior standing<br /><br />

'''Geology 177 GEOLOGY OF THE PHILIPPINES AND SOUTHEAST ASIA.'''<br />
Geologic evaluation of the Philippines and Southeast Asia.<br />
Credit: 3 units (3 hrs. lect.)<br />
Prerequisite: Senior standing<br /><br />

'''Geology 181 ELEMENTARY GEOPHYSICS.<br />'''
Fundamentals of physics of the earth and their application<br />
Credit: 4 units (3 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab.)<br />
Prerequisite: Geol 190, Geol 194, Math 55 and Physics 73 & 73.1)<br /><br />

'''Geology 190 PETROLEUM GEOLOGY.'''<br />
The occurrence, origin, and accumulation of petroleum; exploration methods.<br />
Credit: 3 units (3 hrs. lect.)<br />
Prerequisite: Geol 112 and Geol 120<br /><br />

'''Geology 192 NON-METALLIC ORE DEPOSITS.'''<br />
Nature, occurrences, and origin of coal and certain industrial minerals and rocks.<br />
Credit: 4 units (3 hrs. lect., 3 hrs.  Lab) <br />
Prerequisite: Chem. 26 & 26.1, or equivalent, Geol 122 and Geol 120<br /><br />

'''Geology 194 METALLIFEROUS ORE DEPOSITS.'''<br />
Nature, occurrences, and origin of metalliferous deposits.<br />
Credit: 5 units (3 hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab.)<br />
Prerequisite: Chem. 26 & 26.1, or equivalent, Geol 112 and Geol 150 or consent)<br /><br />

'''Geology 196 SEMINAR.'''<br />
Discussion of important topics in geology from current literature.<br />
Credit: 2 units<br />
Prerequisite: Senior standing<br /><br />

=='''GEOLOGY GRADUATE COURSE OFFERINGS'''<br /><br />==

'''Geology 203. GEOCHEMICAL EXPLORATION'''<br />
Geochemical principles, techniques interpretation, and procedures in geochemical exploration for mineral deposits<br />
Credit: 3 units (2 hrs lect, 6 days field per semester)<br />
Prerequisite: Geol. 182 or consent<br /><br />

'''Geology 205. GEOCHEMISTRY'''<br />
Distribution of chemical elements and isotopes in geologic environments; acquisition and interpretation of geochemical data<br />
Credit: 3 units (5 hrs lect, 3 hrs lab)<br />
Prerequisite: Geol. 105 or consent<br /><br />

'''Geology 207. MINERAL EQUILIBRIA<br />'''
Phase equilibria in multi-component systems<br /> 
Credit: 2 units (2 hrs. lect)<br />
Prerequisite: Geol. 182 or consent<br />

'''Geology 208.  GEOCHEMISTRY OF HYDROCARBONS<br />'''
Geochemistry of coal petroleum, and natural gas in relation to other genesis <br />
Credit: 3 units (3hrs. lect)<br />
Prerequisite: Graduate Standing<br /><br />

'''Geology 212 ADVANCED STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY'''<br /> 
Tectonic elements and their patterns; theories of orogenesis<br />
Credit: 3 units (3 hrs. lect)<br />
Prerequisite: Geol. 112, 120, and 150 or consent<br /><br />

'''Geology 213 PHOTOGEOLOGY AND REMOTE SENSING<br />'''
Concepts of remote sensing and geological interpretation of remote sensing imagery <br />
Credit: (4 hrs. = 1 hr.  lect and 3 hrs. lab)<br />
Prerequisite: Geol. 112 and 122<br /><br />

'''Geology 214 GEOTECTONICS<br />'''
Structural evolution of the crust, continents, island arcs, and oceans using East and Southeast Asian  among the models.<br />
Credit: 3 units ( 3 hrs. lect) <br />
Prerequisite: Graduate Standing<br /><br />

'''Geology 215. ADVANCED FIELD GEOLOGY'''<br />
Mapping in complex geologic terranes <br />
Credit: 3 units ( 3 hrs. lab., 2 wks field per semester)<br />
Prerequisite: Geol. 170<br /><br />

'''Geology 216 GEOLOGY FOR LARGE INFRASTRUCTURES'''<br />
Principles and practice of geology in relation to the construction of large infrastructure projects<br />
Credit: 3 units (2 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab or field)<br />
Prerequisite: Consent<br /><br />

'''Geology 217 HYDROGEOLOGY.'''<br />
Principles and practice of groundwater exploration and development<br />
Credit: 3 units ( 2 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab)<br />
Prerequisite: Consent<br /><br />

'''Geology 218  URBAN GEOLOGY''' <br />
Concepts and techniques of geology as applied to planning development and construction of public and private structure in urban communities.<br />
Credit: 3 units (3 hrs. lect)<br />
Prerequisite: Consent<br /><br />

'''Geology 230  MARINE GEOLOGY<br />'''
Geologic structure of ocean basin and continental margin; geologic processes marine regimes.<br />
Credit: 3 units (2 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab)<br />
Prerequisite: Graduate study<br /><br />

'''Geology 232  SYSTEMATIC INVERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY'''<br />
Selected phyla of fossils<br />
Credit: 4 units ( 2 hrs. lect., 6 hrs lab)<br />
Prerequisite: Geol. 135 or consent<br /><br />

'''Geology 237.  ADVANCED MICROPALEONTOLOGY'''<br /> 
Study of large and small foraminifera with emphasis on Philippine materials.<br />
Credit: 4 units (2 hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab)<br />
Prerequisite: Geol. 162<br /><br />

'''Geology 241 X-RAY CRYSTALLOGRAPHY AND PETROGRAPHY'''<br />
X-ray methods for the characterization of crystal structure and determination of chemical composition<br />
Credit: 4 units ( 2 hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab)<br />
Prerequisite: Consent<br /><br />

'''Geology 243 CRYSTAL CHEMISTRY AND CRYSTAL PHYSICS'''<br />
Physical and chemical properties, structure, types, and stability of common rock-forming minerals <br />
Credit: 2 units (2 hrs. lect)<br />
Prerequisite: Consent<br /><br />

'''Geology 250 IGNEOUS PETROLOGY'''<br />
Igneous rock associations and their origins, with emphasis on Philippine rocks; microscopic study of igneous rocks including mineral examination with the use of universal stage .<br />
Credit: 4 units ( 2 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab., 6 days field per semester)<br />
Prerequisite : Geol. 150 or consent<br /><br />

'''Geology 251 METAMORPHIC PETROLOGY'''<br />
Properties and origin of metamorphic rocks; techniques applied to the study of metamorphic rocks.<br />
Credit: 4 units ( 2 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab., 6 days field per semester)<br />
Prerequisite: Geol. 150 or consent<br /><br />

'''Geology 252 SEDIMENTOLOGY''' <br />
Processes and materials in sedimentary environments; application to selected Philippine examples <br />
Credit: 3 units ( 2 hrs. lect., 6 days field per semester)<br />
Prerequisite: Geol. 120 or consent<br /><br />

'''Geology 253 SEDIMENTARY PETROLOGY''' <br />
Genesis and classification of common sediments and sedimentary rocks, analysis and interpretation of fabric and composition of sedimentary rocks.<br />
Credit: 4 units ( 2 hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab)<br />
Prerequisite: Geol.150 or consent<br /><br />

'''Geology 254 VOLCANISM''' <br />
Causes of volcanic activity; geochemistry and experimental petrology relating to the generation of  lavas <br />
Credit: 3 units ( 3 hrs. lect)<br />
Prerequisite : Geol. 182 or consent<br /><br />

'''Geology 255 GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES''' <br />
Geology, geochemistry, and geophysics of geothermal resources; techniques of exploration, evaluation, and development <br />
Credit: 3 units (2 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab)<br />
Prerequisite : Geol. 181 or consent<br /><br />

'''Geology 260 STRATIGRAPHIC ANALYSIS''' <br />
Application of stratigraphic principles to local and regional problems, techniques in stratigraphic analysis 
Credit: 4 units ( 2hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab., 6 days field per semester)<br />
Prerequisite: Geol. 120 or consent<br /><br />

'''Geology 261 PALEOGEOLOGY''' <br />
Regional studies of geologic history by use of isopach, paleogeologic, and facies maps <br />
Credit: 3 units ( 1 hr.lect., 6 hrs. lab)<br />
Prerequisite:  Consent<br /><br />

'''Geology 270 ORE MICROSCOPY''' <br />
Advanced microscopic techniques in ore mineral identification, interpretation of their textures, and relationships with respect to the origin of a deposit; application to mineral processing <br />
Credit: 4  units ( 2 hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab)<br />
Prerequisite: Geol. 194 or consent<br /><br />

'''Geology 271 MINING GEOLOGY''' <br />
Application of geology to the search for, and the exploration, development, and exploitation of mineral deposits <br />
Credit: 3 units ( 2 hrs. lect. 3 hrs. lab)<br />
Prerequisite : Geodetic Engineering 14 or consent<br />

'''Geology 272. ADVANCED PETROLEUM GEOLOGY''' <br />
Problems in the occurrence and accumulation of petroleum<br />
Credit: 2 units ( 2 hrs. lect.)<br />
Prerequisite : Geol. 190<br />

'''Geology 273 ADVANCED MINERAL DEPOSITS''' <br />
Ore deposit types and origin of mineral deposits with emphasis on Philippine examples <br />
Credit: 3 units (2 hrs. class, 6 days field per semester)<br />
Prerequisite : Geol. 194<br /><br />

'''Geology 274 ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY <br />'''
The application of geologic principles and concepts in environmental and resource assessment and management<br /> 
Credit: 4 units ( 3 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab)<br />
Prerequisite : Geol. 174 or consent<br /><br />

'''Geology 275 MINERAL RESOURCE ECONOMICS''' <br />
Geologic and economic bases of mineral resources, basic issues in resource extraction, analytical models <br />
Credit: 3 units ( 3 hrs. lect)<br />
Prerequisite: Geol. 173 or consent<br /><br />

'''Geology 276.2  METALLIC MINERAL RESOURCES'''<br /> 
Analysis of major metallic mineral resources behavior and implication to Philippine and world economies <br />
Credit: 3 units ( 2 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab or field)<br />
Prerequisite: Geol. 275 or consent <br /><br />

'''Geology 276.3 NONMETALLIC MINERAL RESOURCES'''<br /> 
Analysis of major non-metallic mineral resources, behavior and implication to Philippine and world economies<br /> 
Credit: 3  units ( 2 hrs. lect. 3 hrs. lab or field)<br />
Prerequisite : Geol. 275 or consent<br /><br />

'''Geology 276.4 ENERGY RESOURCES '''<br />
Analysis of major energy resources; behavior and implication to Philippine and world economies <br />
Credit: 3  units ( 3 hrs. lect.)<br />
Prerequisite: Geol. 275 or consent<br /><br />

'''Geology 277.1 QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN MINERAL ECONOMICS I''' <br /> 
Linear stochastic modeling; application to mineral problems <br />
Credit: 3 units ( 2 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab)<br />
Prerequisite: Geol. 171, 275 or consent<br /><br />

'''Geology 277.2 QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN MINERAL ECONOMICS II''' <br />
Principles of linear programming, input-output and related models, application to mineral industry problems<br /> 
Credit: 3 units ( 2 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab)<br />
Prerequisite: Geol. 171, 275 or consent<br /><br />

'''Geology 278 QUANTITATIVE METHODS APPLIED TO EXPLORATION''' <br />
Statistical and computer programming approach to mineral exploration. Problems of optimum search and efficient sampling schemes, ore reserve calculations, and evaluation <br />
Credit: 3 units (3 hrs. lect.)<br />
Prerequisite: Geol. 172, 181, 194 or consent<br /><br />

'''Geology 279 ENERGY AND MINERAL POLICIES'''<br /> 
Concepts, principles and constraints relevant to the formulation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of energy and mineral development policies <br />
Credit: 3  units ( 3 hrs. lect.)<br />
Prerequisite: Consent<br /><br />

'''Geology 281 GEOPHYSICAL EXPLORATION I''' <br />
Theory and application of gravity and magnetic methods of exploration<br />
Credit: 3  units (2 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab)<br />
Prerequisite: Geol. 181 and Math 121<br /><br />

'''Geology 282 GEOPHYSICAL EXPLORATION II'''<br /> 
Theory and application of refraction and reflection seismic methods of exploration <br />
Credit: 3 units ( 2 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab)<br />
Prerequisite: Geol. 181(maybe taken concurrently), Math 121<br /><br />

'''Geology 283 GEOPHYSICAL EXPLORATION III''' <br />
Theory and application of electrical and electromagnetic methods of exploration<br />
Credit: 3 units (2 hrs. lect., 3 hrs.lab)<br />
Prerequisite: Geol. 181 and Math 121<br /><br />

'''Geology 284 SOLID EARTH GEOPHYSICS <br />'''
Seismology; the structure and the composition of the earth's interior <br />
Credit: 3 units ( 3 hrs. lect.,)<br />
Prerequisite: Geol. 181<br /><br />

'''Geology 285 GEOPHYSICAL PROSPECTING''' <br />
Use of geophysical instruments in mineral exploration<br />
Credit:  3 units ( 2 hrs.lect., 6 days field per semester)<br />
Prerequisite: Geol. 181<br /><br />

'''Geology 289 ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT OF MINERAL EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT''' <br />
Models, approaches, and practices commonly used in the mineral industries <br />
Credit:3 units ( 3 hrs. lect.)<br />
Prerequisite: Consent<br /><br />

'''Geology 290 FUNDAMENTAL PROBLEMS IN GEOLOGY''' <br />
Selected fundamental problems in geology, their relationship to each other; integration of the different branches of geology and of other sciences towards the solution of these problems<br />
Credit: 3 units ( 3 hrs.lect.)<br />
Prerequisite:  Consent<br /><br />

'''Geology 296 GRADUATE  SEMINAR.  TITLE<br />'''   
Credit: 2 units (2 hrs.lect.); maybe repeated for a maximum of 4 units provided the titles are different and shall be indicated for a record purposes.<br />
Prerequisite:  Consent<br /><br />

'''Geology 297 SPECIAL TOPICS.  TITLE'''<br />
Credit: 3 units (3 hrs.lect); maybe repeated for a maximum of 6 units, provided the titles are different and shall be indicated for record purposes.<br />
Prerequisite : Consent<br /><br />

'''Geology 298 SEMINAR IN MINERAL ECONOMICS.  TITLE'''<br />
Credit: 2 units<br /><br />

'''Geology 300 MASTER'S THESIS''' <br /><br />  

'''Geology 331 ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY''' <br />
Conservation and management of earth resources and application of geologic data for urban, rural, and regional development projects <br />
Prerequisite:<br />
Class hours:<br />
Credit: 3  units <br /><br />

'''Geology 339 RESEARCH  TITLE'''<br />
(Maybe taken twice, topic to be indicated for record purposes) <br />
Class Hours:<br />
Credit: 3 units<br /><br />

'''Geology 400 Ph.D. DISSERTATION ''' <br />
Prerequisite:<br />
Credit: 12 units<br />

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