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=='''GEOLOGY UNDERGRADUATE COURSE OFFERINGS'''<br /><br />== | |||
'''[[Geology 11. PRINCIPLES OF GEOLOGY]]<br />''' | |||
'''Geology 11. PRINCIPLES OF GEOLOGY | |||
Earth materials, nature and consequences of geologic processes<br /> | Earth materials, nature and consequences of geologic processes<br /> | ||
Credit: 3 units (3 hrs lect,)<br /><br /> | Credit: 3 units (3 hrs lect,)<br /><br /> | ||
'''Geology 11.1 LABORATORY IN PRINCIPLES OF GEOLOGY | '''[[Geology 11.1 LABORATORY IN PRINCIPLES OF GEOLOGY]] <br />''' | ||
Mineral and rock specimens, interpretation of geologic maps and section<br /> | Mineral and rock specimens, interpretation of geologic maps and section<br /> | ||
Credit: 1 unit (3 hrs. lab.)<br /> | Credit: 1 unit (3 hrs. lab.)<br /> | ||
Co-requisite: Geology 11<br /><br /> | Co-requisite: Geology 11<br /><br /> | ||
'''Geology 40. ELEMENTARY MINERALOGY | '''[[Geology 40. ELEMENTARY MINERALOGY]] <br />''' | ||
Introduction to crystallography and to the physics and chemistry of minerals<br /> | Introduction to crystallography and to the physics and chemistry of minerals<br /> | ||
Credit: 4 units (2 hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab.)<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 /> | Prerequisites: E.S.1, Math 17, Chem. 16 and Geol 11.1<br /><br /> | ||
'''Geology 50. ELEMENTARY PETROLOGY. <br />''' | '''[[Geology 50. ELEMENTARY PETROLOGY.]]<br />''' | ||
Megascopic examination and classification of rocks; concepts of rock origin<br /> | Megascopic examination and classification of rocks; concepts of rock origin<br /> | ||
Credit: 4 units (2 hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab.)<br /> | Credit: 4 units (2 hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab.)<br /> | ||
Prerequisite: Geol 40<br /><br /> | Prerequisite: Geol 40<br /><br /> | ||
'''Geology 60. HISTORICAL GEOLOGY | '''[[Geology 60. HISTORICAL GEOLOGY]]''' <br /> | ||
Earth history and ancient life as recorded in rocks.<br /> | Earth history and ancient life as recorded in rocks.<br /> | ||
Credit: 4 units (3 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab.)<br /> | Credit: 4 units (3 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab.)<br /> | ||
Prerequisite: Geol 50<br /><br /> | Prerequisite: Geol 50<br /><br /> | ||
'''Geology 70. FIELD METHODS IN GEOLOGY | '''[[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 /> | 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 /> | Credit: 1 unit (3 hrs. lab.)<br /> | ||
Prerequisites: G.E. 11 and Geol 11.1<br /><br /> | Prerequisites: G.E. 11 and Geol 11.1<br /><br /> | ||
'''Geology 105. INTRODUCTION TO GEOCHEMISTRY | '''[[Geology 105. INTRODUCTION TO GEOCHEMISTRY]]<br />''' | ||
Chemistry in the study of geological problems<br /> | Chemistry in the study of geological problems<br /> | ||
Credit: 3 units (3 hrs. lect.)<br /> | Credit: 3 units (3 hrs. lect.)<br /> | ||
Prerequisite: Geol 50 and Chem. 26 and 26.1 or equivalent<br /><br /> | Prerequisite: Geol 50 and Chem. 26 and 26.1 or equivalent<br /><br /> | ||
'''Geology 112. STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY | '''[[Geology 112. STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY]] <br />''' | ||
Mechanics of rock deformation, nature, origin, types, and field examples of primary and secondary rock structures.<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 /> | Credit: 4 units (3 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab)<br /> | ||
Prerequisites: Physics 71 and 71.1, Geol 50 and Geol 70<br /><br /> | Prerequisites: Physics 71 and 71.1, Geol 50 and Geol 70<br /><br /> | ||
'''Geology 120. PRINCIPLES OF STRATIGRAPHY | '''[[Geology 120. PRINCIPLES OF STRATIGRAPHY]]<br />''' | ||
Concepts and procedures in the classification and correlation of rock units. Field trips.<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 /> | Credit: 4 units (3 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab.)<br /> | ||
Prerequisites: Geol 60 and Geol 70 <br /><br /> | Prerequisites: Geol 60 and Geol 70 <br /><br /> | ||
'''Geology 122. PRINCIPLES OF GEOMORPHOLOGY | '''[[Geology 122. PRINCIPLES OF GEOMORPHOLOGY]]<br />''' | ||
Land forms, their origin, and modification. Introduction to aerial photo interpretation.<br /> | Land forms, their origin, and modification. Introduction to aerial photo interpretation.<br /> | ||
Credit: 4 units (3 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab)<br /> | Credit: 4 units (3 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab)<br /> | ||
Prerequisite: Geol 11.1<br /><br /> | Prerequisite: Geol 11.1<br /><br /> | ||
'''Geology 130 ELEMENTARY PALEONTOLOGY | '''[[Geology 130 ELEMENTARY PALEONTOLOGY]] <br />''' | ||
Biology of animal and plant fossils based on living representatives. Stratigraphic distribution.<br /> | Biology of animal and plant fossils based on living representatives. Stratigraphic distribution.<br /> | ||
Credit: 4 units (3 hrs’ lect., 3 hrs. lab.)<br /> | Credit: 4 units (3 hrs’ lect., 3 hrs. lab.)<br /> | ||
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Microscopic examination and classification of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. Genesis.<br /> | Microscopic examination and classification of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. Genesis.<br /> | ||
Credit: 5 units (3 hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab.)<br /> | Credit: 5 units (3 hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab.)<br /> | ||
Prerequisite: Geol 50 and Geol 140<br /> | Prerequisite: Geol 50 and Geol 140<br /><br /> | ||
'''Geology 170 FIELD GEOLOGY. <br />''' | '''Geology 170 FIELD GEOLOGY. <br />''' | ||
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Prerequisite: Math 101 or consent<br /><br /> | Prerequisite: Math 101 or consent<br /><br /> | ||
Geology 172 INTRODUCTION TO GEOSTATISTICS. Principles, concepts and models in Geostatistics. Examination of the bases, implications, uses and limitations of prevailing geostatistical models. | '''Geology 172 INTRODUCTION TO GEOSTATISTICS. <br />''' | ||
Credit: 3 units (3 hrs. lect.) | Principles, concepts and models in Geostatistics. Examination of the bases, implications, uses and limitations of prevailing geostatistical models.<br /> | ||
Prerequisite: Math 101 or consent | 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 | '''Geology 290 FUNDAMENTAL PROBLEMS IN GEOLOGY''' <br /> | ||
Credit: 3 units (3 hrs. lect.) | 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 /> | ||
Prerequisite: | Credit: 3 units ( 3 hrs.lect.)<br /> | ||
Prerequisite: Consent<br /><br /> | |||
Geology | '''Geology 296 GRADUATE SEMINAR. TITLE<br />''' | ||
Credit: | 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: | Prerequisite: Consent<br /><br /> | ||
Geology | '''Geology 297 SPECIAL TOPICS. TITLE'''<br /> | ||
Credit: 3 units ( | 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: | Prerequisite : Consent<br /><br /> | ||
Geology | '''Geology 298 SEMINAR IN MINERAL ECONOMICS. TITLE'''<br /> | ||
Credit: | Credit: 2 units<br /><br /> | ||
Geology | '''Geology 300 MASTER'S THESIS''' <br /><br /> | ||
Geology | '''Geology 331 ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY''' <br /> | ||
Credit: 3 units | 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 | '''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 | '''Geology 400 Ph.D. DISSERTATION ''' <br /> | ||
Credit: | Prerequisite:<br /> | ||
Credit: 12 units<br /> | |||
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GEOLOGY UNDERGRADUATE COURSE OFFERINGS
Geology 11. PRINCIPLES OF GEOLOGY
Earth materials, nature and consequences of geologic processes
Credit: 3 units (3 hrs lect,)
Geology 11.1 LABORATORY IN PRINCIPLES OF GEOLOGY
Mineral and rock specimens, interpretation of geologic maps and section
Credit: 1 unit (3 hrs. lab.)
Co-requisite: Geology 11
Geology 40. ELEMENTARY MINERALOGY
Introduction to crystallography and to the physics and chemistry of minerals
Credit: 4 units (2 hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab.)
Prerequisites: E.S.1, Math 17, Chem. 16 and Geol 11.1
Geology 50. ELEMENTARY PETROLOGY.
Megascopic examination and classification of rocks; concepts of rock origin
Credit: 4 units (2 hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab.)
Prerequisite: Geol 40
Geology 60. HISTORICAL GEOLOGY
Earth history and ancient life as recorded in rocks.
Credit: 4 units (3 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab.)
Prerequisite: Geol 50
Geology 70. FIELD METHODS IN GEOLOGY
Introduction to techniques in geologic mapping, map reading, brunton tape traverse, recognition and recording of geologic features. Writing of geologic reports. Field trips
Credit: 1 unit (3 hrs. lab.)
Prerequisites: G.E. 11 and Geol 11.1
Geology 105. INTRODUCTION TO GEOCHEMISTRY
Chemistry in the study of geological problems
Credit: 3 units (3 hrs. lect.)
Prerequisite: Geol 50 and Chem. 26 and 26.1 or equivalent
Geology 112. STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY
Mechanics of rock deformation, nature, origin, types, and field examples of primary and secondary rock structures.
Credit: 4 units (3 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab)
Prerequisites: Physics 71 and 71.1, Geol 50 and Geol 70
Geology 120. PRINCIPLES OF STRATIGRAPHY
Concepts and procedures in the classification and correlation of rock units. Field trips.
Credit: 4 units (3 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab.)
Prerequisites: Geol 60 and Geol 70
Geology 122. PRINCIPLES OF GEOMORPHOLOGY
Land forms, their origin, and modification. Introduction to aerial photo interpretation.
Credit: 4 units (3 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab)
Prerequisite: Geol 11.1
Geology 130 ELEMENTARY PALEONTOLOGY
Biology of animal and plant fossils based on living representatives. Stratigraphic distribution.
Credit: 4 units (3 hrs’ lect., 3 hrs. lab.)
Prerequisite: Geol 60
Geology 131 MICROPALEONTOLOGY.
Introduction to animal and plant microfossils. Emphasis on Foraminifera.
Credit: 4 units (3 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab.)
Prerequisite: Geol 130
Geology 140 OPTICAL MINERALOGY.
Principles of crystal optics, identification of mineral in grain and thin section
Credit: 4 units (2 hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab.)
Prerequisite: Geol 40
Geology 150 PETROGRAPHY AND PETROLOGY.
Microscopic examination and classification of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. Genesis.
Credit: 5 units (3 hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab.)
Prerequisite: Geol 50 and Geol 140
Geology 170 FIELD GEOLOGY.
An introduction to dependent geologic mapping, field research and preparation of a formal geologic report.
Credit: 6 units (4 weeks field, 2 weeks lab.)
Prerequisite: Geol 112 and Geol 120
Geology 171 MINERAL DATA ANALYSIS.
Statistical techniques in the analysis and interpretation of mineral and geologic data.
Credit: 3 units (3 hrs. lect.)
Prerequisite: Math 101 or consent
Geology 172 INTRODUCTION TO GEOSTATISTICS.
Principles, concepts and models in Geostatistics. Examination of the bases, implications, uses and limitations of prevailing geostatistical models.
Credit: 3 units (3 hrs. lect.)
Prerequisite: Math 101 or consent
Geology 173 INTRODUCTION TO EARTH RESOURCE ECONOMICS.
Principles of economics necessary for understanding the behavior and characteristics of earth resource-based industries.
Credit: 3 units (3 hrs. lect.)
Prerequisite: Econ. 11 or junior standing
Geology 174 INTRODUCTION TO EARTH RESOURCES PROJECT EVALUATION.
Principles of earth resources project evaluation including environmental impact assessment; application to exploration projects. Case studies.
Credit: 3 units (2 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab.)
Prerequisite: Geol 173
Geology 175 COMPUTER METHODS IN GEOLOGY.
Application of Computer Methods to various fields of Geology
Credit: 3 units (2 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab)
Prerequisite: senior standing
Geology 177 GEOLOGY OF THE PHILIPPINES AND SOUTHEAST ASIA.
Geologic evaluation of the Philippines and Southeast Asia.
Credit: 3 units (3 hrs. lect.)
Prerequisite: Senior standing
Geology 181 ELEMENTARY GEOPHYSICS.
Fundamentals of physics of the earth and their application
Credit: 4 units (3 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab.)
Prerequisite: Geol 190, Geol 194, Math 55 and Physics 73 & 73.1)
Geology 190 PETROLEUM GEOLOGY.
The occurrence, origin, and accumulation of petroleum; exploration methods.
Credit: 3 units (3 hrs. lect.)
Prerequisite: Geol 112 and Geol 120
Geology 192 NON-METALLIC ORE DEPOSITS.
Nature, occurrences, and origin of coal and certain industrial minerals and rocks.
Credit: 4 units (3 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. Lab)
Prerequisite: Chem. 26 & 26.1, or equivalent, Geol 122 and Geol 120
Geology 194 METALLIFEROUS ORE DEPOSITS.
Nature, occurrences, and origin of metalliferous deposits.
Credit: 5 units (3 hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab.)
Prerequisite: Chem. 26 & 26.1, or equivalent, Geol 112 and Geol 150 or consent)
Geology 196 SEMINAR.
Discussion of important topics in geology from current literature.
Credit: 2 units
Prerequisite: Senior standing
GEOLOGY GRADUATE COURSE OFFERINGS
Geology 203. GEOCHEMICAL EXPLORATION
Geochemical principles, techniques interpretation, and procedures in geochemical exploration for mineral deposits
Credit: 3 units (2 hrs lect, 6 days field per semester)
Prerequisite: Geol. 182 or consent
Geology 205. GEOCHEMISTRY
Distribution of chemical elements and isotopes in geologic environments; acquisition and interpretation of geochemical data
Credit: 3 units (5 hrs lect, 3 hrs lab)
Prerequisite: Geol. 105 or consent
Geology 207. MINERAL EQUILIBRIA
Phase equilibria in multi-component systems
Credit: 2 units (2 hrs. lect)
Prerequisite: Geol. 182 or consent
Geology 208. GEOCHEMISTRY OF HYDROCARBONS
Geochemistry of coal petroleum, and natural gas in relation to other genesis
Credit: 3 units (3hrs. lect)
Prerequisite: Graduate Standing
Geology 212 ADVANCED STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY
Tectonic elements and their patterns; theories of orogenesis
Credit: 3 units (3 hrs. lect)
Prerequisite: Geol. 112, 120, and 150 or consent
Geology 213 PHOTOGEOLOGY AND REMOTE SENSING
Concepts of remote sensing and geological interpretation of remote sensing imagery
Credit: (4 hrs. = 1 hr. lect and 3 hrs. lab)
Prerequisite: Geol. 112 and 122
Geology 214 GEOTECTONICS
Structural evolution of the crust, continents, island arcs, and oceans using East and Southeast Asian among the models.
Credit: 3 units ( 3 hrs. lect)
Prerequisite: Graduate Standing
Geology 215. ADVANCED FIELD GEOLOGY
Mapping in complex geologic terranes
Credit: 3 units ( 3 hrs. lab., 2 wks field per semester)
Prerequisite: Geol. 170
Geology 216 GEOLOGY FOR LARGE INFRASTRUCTURES
Principles and practice of geology in relation to the construction of large infrastructure projects
Credit: 3 units (2 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab or field)
Prerequisite: Consent
Geology 217 HYDROGEOLOGY.
Principles and practice of groundwater exploration and development
Credit: 3 units ( 2 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab)
Prerequisite: Consent
Geology 218 URBAN GEOLOGY
Concepts and techniques of geology as applied to planning development and construction of public and private structure in urban communities.
Credit: 3 units (3 hrs. lect)
Prerequisite: Consent
Geology 230 MARINE GEOLOGY
Geologic structure of ocean basin and continental margin; geologic processes marine regimes.
Credit: 3 units (2 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab)
Prerequisite: Graduate study
Geology 232 SYSTEMATIC INVERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY
Selected phyla of fossils
Credit: 4 units ( 2 hrs. lect., 6 hrs lab)
Prerequisite: Geol. 135 or consent
Geology 237. ADVANCED MICROPALEONTOLOGY
Study of large and small foraminifera with emphasis on Philippine materials.
Credit: 4 units (2 hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab)
Prerequisite: Geol. 162
Geology 241 X-RAY CRYSTALLOGRAPHY AND PETROGRAPHY
X-ray methods for the characterization of crystal structure and determination of chemical composition
Credit: 4 units ( 2 hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab)
Prerequisite: Consent
Geology 243 CRYSTAL CHEMISTRY AND CRYSTAL PHYSICS
Physical and chemical properties, structure, types, and stability of common rock-forming minerals
Credit: 2 units (2 hrs. lect)
Prerequisite: Consent
Geology 250 IGNEOUS PETROLOGY
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 .
Credit: 4 units ( 2 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab., 6 days field per semester)
Prerequisite : Geol. 150 or consent
Geology 251 METAMORPHIC PETROLOGY
Properties and origin of metamorphic rocks; techniques applied to the study of metamorphic rocks.
Credit: 4 units ( 2 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab., 6 days field per semester)
Prerequisite: Geol. 150 or consent
Geology 252 SEDIMENTOLOGY
Processes and materials in sedimentary environments; application to selected Philippine examples
Credit: 3 units ( 2 hrs. lect., 6 days field per semester)
Prerequisite: Geol. 120 or consent
Geology 253 SEDIMENTARY PETROLOGY
Genesis and classification of common sediments and sedimentary rocks, analysis and interpretation of fabric and composition of sedimentary rocks.
Credit: 4 units ( 2 hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab)
Prerequisite: Geol.150 or consent
Geology 254 VOLCANISM
Causes of volcanic activity; geochemistry and experimental petrology relating to the generation of lavas
Credit: 3 units ( 3 hrs. lect)
Prerequisite : Geol. 182 or consent
Geology 255 GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES
Geology, geochemistry, and geophysics of geothermal resources; techniques of exploration, evaluation, and development
Credit: 3 units (2 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab)
Prerequisite : Geol. 181 or consent
Geology 260 STRATIGRAPHIC ANALYSIS
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)
Prerequisite: Geol. 120 or consent
Geology 261 PALEOGEOLOGY
Regional studies of geologic history by use of isopach, paleogeologic, and facies maps
Credit: 3 units ( 1 hr.lect., 6 hrs. lab)
Prerequisite: Consent
Geology 270 ORE MICROSCOPY
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
Credit: 4 units ( 2 hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab)
Prerequisite: Geol. 194 or consent
Geology 271 MINING GEOLOGY
Application of geology to the search for, and the exploration, development, and exploitation of mineral deposits
Credit: 3 units ( 2 hrs. lect. 3 hrs. lab)
Prerequisite : Geodetic Engineering 14 or consent
Geology 272. ADVANCED PETROLEUM GEOLOGY
Problems in the occurrence and accumulation of petroleum
Credit: 2 units ( 2 hrs. lect.)
Prerequisite : Geol. 190
Geology 273 ADVANCED MINERAL DEPOSITS
Ore deposit types and origin of mineral deposits with emphasis on Philippine examples
Credit: 3 units (2 hrs. class, 6 days field per semester)
Prerequisite : Geol. 194
Geology 274 ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY
The application of geologic principles and concepts in environmental and resource assessment and management
Credit: 4 units ( 3 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab)
Prerequisite : Geol. 174 or consent
Geology 275 MINERAL RESOURCE ECONOMICS
Geologic and economic bases of mineral resources, basic issues in resource extraction, analytical models
Credit: 3 units ( 3 hrs. lect)
Prerequisite: Geol. 173 or consent
Geology 276.2 METALLIC MINERAL RESOURCES
Analysis of major metallic mineral resources behavior and implication to Philippine and world economies
Credit: 3 units ( 2 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab or field)
Prerequisite: Geol. 275 or consent
Geology 276.3 NONMETALLIC MINERAL RESOURCES
Analysis of major non-metallic mineral resources, behavior and implication to Philippine and world economies
Credit: 3 units ( 2 hrs. lect. 3 hrs. lab or field)
Prerequisite : Geol. 275 or consent
Geology 276.4 ENERGY RESOURCES
Analysis of major energy resources; behavior and implication to Philippine and world economies
Credit: 3 units ( 3 hrs. lect.)
Prerequisite: Geol. 275 or consent
Geology 277.1 QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN MINERAL ECONOMICS I
Linear stochastic modeling; application to mineral problems
Credit: 3 units ( 2 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab)
Prerequisite: Geol. 171, 275 or consent
Geology 277.2 QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN MINERAL ECONOMICS II
Principles of linear programming, input-output and related models, application to mineral industry problems
Credit: 3 units ( 2 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab)
Prerequisite: Geol. 171, 275 or consent
Geology 278 QUANTITATIVE METHODS APPLIED TO EXPLORATION
Statistical and computer programming approach to mineral exploration. Problems of optimum search and efficient sampling schemes, ore reserve calculations, and evaluation
Credit: 3 units (3 hrs. lect.)
Prerequisite: Geol. 172, 181, 194 or consent
Geology 279 ENERGY AND MINERAL POLICIES
Concepts, principles and constraints relevant to the formulation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of energy and mineral development policies
Credit: 3 units ( 3 hrs. lect.)
Prerequisite: Consent
Geology 281 GEOPHYSICAL EXPLORATION I
Theory and application of gravity and magnetic methods of exploration
Credit: 3 units (2 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab)
Prerequisite: Geol. 181 and Math 121
Geology 282 GEOPHYSICAL EXPLORATION II
Theory and application of refraction and reflection seismic methods of exploration
Credit: 3 units ( 2 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab)
Prerequisite: Geol. 181(maybe taken concurrently), Math 121
Geology 283 GEOPHYSICAL EXPLORATION III
Theory and application of electrical and electromagnetic methods of exploration
Credit: 3 units (2 hrs. lect., 3 hrs.lab)
Prerequisite: Geol. 181 and Math 121
Geology 284 SOLID EARTH GEOPHYSICS
Seismology; the structure and the composition of the earth's interior
Credit: 3 units ( 3 hrs. lect.,)
Prerequisite: Geol. 181
Geology 285 GEOPHYSICAL PROSPECTING
Use of geophysical instruments in mineral exploration
Credit: 3 units ( 2 hrs.lect., 6 days field per semester)
Prerequisite: Geol. 181
Geology 289 ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT OF MINERAL EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT
Models, approaches, and practices commonly used in the mineral industries
Credit:3 units ( 3 hrs. lect.)
Prerequisite: Consent
Geology 290 FUNDAMENTAL PROBLEMS IN GEOLOGY
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
Credit: 3 units ( 3 hrs.lect.)
Prerequisite: Consent
Geology 296 GRADUATE SEMINAR. TITLE
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.
Prerequisite: Consent
Geology 297 SPECIAL TOPICS. TITLE
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.
Prerequisite : Consent
Geology 298 SEMINAR IN MINERAL ECONOMICS. TITLE
Credit: 2 units
Geology 300 MASTER'S THESIS
Geology 331 ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY
Conservation and management of earth resources and application of geologic data for urban, rural, and regional development projects
Prerequisite:
Class hours:
Credit: 3 units
Geology 339 RESEARCH TITLE
(Maybe taken twice, topic to be indicated for record purposes)
Class Hours:
Credit: 3 units
Geology 400 Ph.D. DISSERTATION
Prerequisite:
Credit: 12 units