National Institute of Geological Sciences Course Offering

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